University News

Celeb scoop for pupils at MediaCityUK summer schools

Nick Freeman
Thursday 28 June 2012 10.22am

Ninety local school pupils are getting the chance to interview celebrities, and find out more about reporting the news, at journalism summer schools launched at the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK building last week.

University and Diane Modahl coach young Salford swimmers

Thursday 28 June 2012 9.54am

The University of Salford has teamed up with former Olympic athlete and Commonwealth Games medallist, Diane Modahl, to coach local children in swimming and water polo skills.

Local people needed to dig historic centre of Radcliffe

Archaeologists working in the community
Monday 18 June 2012

The University of Salford is looking for volunteers to help them excavate the historic centre of Radcliffe as part of Greater Manchester’s biggest ever archaeological project.

University wins award for engineering teaching

Monday 18 June 2012 1.34pm

Six years’ worth of improvements to the way in which structural engineering is taught at the University of Salford have won a prestigious industry education award.

Law student has that "SPARC"

Chrissy Patman
Friday 15 June 2012

Salford Law School PhD student Chrissy Patman won first prize in the poster competition at this year’s Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC).

Students showcase fashion collections at MediaCityUK

Fashion Design Graduate Show 2012
Friday 1 June 2012 4.08am

A taste of Paris and Milan came to the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK building last night when it was transformed into a catwalk auditorium to host the Fashion Design graduate degree show.

North West Regional Construction Award winners announced

Friday 1 June 2012

The North West construction sector celebrated the achievements of the region’s best and most innovative projects and organisations at last night’s annual awards ceremony, which was held at The Palace Hotel, Manchester.

University archaeologists uncover Newton Hall history

Thursday 7 June 2012

Archaeologists from the University of Salford have acted as supervisors to a group of volunteers involved in the excavation of one of Tameside’s most historic sites.

Award granted for midwifery arts project

Wednesday 9 May 2012 1.09am

The University of Salford has won a Tricia Anderson Iolanthe Midwifery Trust Award to develop an arts project which promotes normal childbirth.

‘Invisible’ lives of homeless people revealed at MediaCityUK

I LIVE TEMPORARY
Tuesday 8 May 2012 12.07am

The often unheard stories of homeless people in Manchester will be given a voice this month thanks to a collaborative art installation going on display at the University of Salford’s building at MediaCityUK.

Call for more midwives backed by the WI

Thursday 31 May 2012 2.39pm

A Salford expert’s call for more midwives has received overwhelming support from the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI).

University of Salford searches for memories of Worsley New Hall

Worsley New Hall
Thursday 31 May 2012

A researcher at the University of Salford is looking for people to share their memories of Worsley New Hall, the Victorian mansion built for the Earls of Ellesmere and demolished after the Second World War at the end of the 1940s.

Research shows early intervention is critical to prevent child neglect

Wednesday 30 May 2012 11.36am

Research carried out by the University of Salford on behalf of Action for Children has shown that early and effective interventions can stop child neglect in its tracks and successfully improve outcomes for children and their families.

Bernie Clifton launches unique University comedy archive

Mike Craig
Wednesday 30 May 2012 9.44am

Comedian and entertainer Bernie Clifton will be happily recalling his work and friendship with late BBC producer and scriptwriter Mike Craig when he launches a unique comedy archive held by the University of Salford later this week.

Salford launches new international nursing and healthcare management courses

Thursday 3 May 2012 1.03am

The University of Salford has extended its range of courses to include postgraduate nursing and healthcare management programmes specifically designed for international students.