University News

Landmark digital and media college to open at MediaCityUK

The University of Salford building at MediaCityUK
Tuesday 29 May 2012

The Department for Education announced on Tuesday that they will be supporting the development of a new University Technical College at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays. This landmark UTC will work directly with some of the most prestigious names in the digital and media industry to revolutionise the way young people develop crucial skills and pathways to jobs.

Graphic novel draws a line through homelessness

Still from homeless graphic novel
Tuesday 29 May 2012 11.49am

A team of researchers from the University of Salford has published some of its findings from a major study on homelessness in an independent graphic novel.

Salford and The Christie deliver groundbreaking psycho-oncology degree

Wednesday 23 May 2012 11.02am

The University of Salford and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust are combining their expertise to jointly deliver a master’s degree in psycho-oncology which explores the psychological consequences of cancer and its treatment.

Colin McCallum appointed as Executive Director, University Advancement

Collin McCallum, Director of Development, University of Salford
Monday 21 May 2012

Today the University of Salford is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin McCallum to the role of Executive Director, University Advancement, responsible for managing and developing the fundraising, alumni relations and events management teams.

Students bring Ordsall Hall gossip to life

Ordsall Hall
Friday 18 May 2012 4.41pm

The livelier side of Ordsall Hall is being brought to life by University of Salford students over the coming two weeks.

Students bring Ordsall Hall gossip to life

Ordsall Hall
Friday 18 May 2012 4.41pm

The livelier side of Ordsall Hall is being brought to life by University of Salford students over the coming two weeks.

Researchers making homelessness everyone’s business

Thursday 17 May 2012

Researchers at the University of Salford are teaming up with homelessness services and businesses in Stoke-on-Trent to forge new partnerships that will create opportunities for homeless people in the city.

Hidden worlds revealed at student photography exhibition

W640 digital photography exhibition image
Tuesday 15 May 2012 3.44pm

Hidden worlds and objects of desire are just two of the subjects which have been under the lens for a student digital photography exhibition and awards event taking place at the University of Salford this week.

Student media festival brings world to MediaCityUK

One World Media Student Festival
Monday 14 May 2012 12.31pm

The world will come to MediaCityUK this week when students, academics and media professionals will learn more about how journalism and media production can bring nations closer together at a special one-day event.

Student media festival brings world to MediaCityUK

One World Media Student Festival
Monday 14 May 2012 12.31pm

The world will come to MediaCityUK this week when students, academics and media professionals will learn more about how journalism and media production can bring nations closer together at a special one-day event.

Minister visits Salford’s Energy Hub as first students graduate

Minister Charles Hendry (right) with student Mike Hughes
Friday 11 May 2012

Energy Minister, Charles Hendry, visited Salford yesterday to see how the University is combining training and cutting-edge technology to meet the UK’s carbon emissions targets and reduce fuel poverty.

New festival fuses sounds in Salford

John Cage
Thursday 5 April 2012 7.01am

A four-day festival will showcase international experimental music at venues across the city later this month.

‘South African Guernica’ artist bequest for University

Self Portrait - Albert Adams, 1958
Thursday 5 April 2012 1.01am

The University of Salford is to exhibit works by one of South Africa’s most celebrated artists following the bequest of nearly 100 paintings, drawings and prints.

Energy efficiency course to benefit Welsh housing provider

Melin Homes
Tuesday 3 April 2012

One of the first students to complete the Carbon in Homes Driving Licence jointly run by the University of Salford and Property Tectonics Ltd will be using his new-found skills to reduce fuel poverty in around 3,000 Welsh homes.

Lord Heseltine gets competitive at public lecture series

Lord Heseltine
Wednesday 25 April 2012 3.36pm

Lord Heseltine will be reflecting on his experiences in a political career spanning almost half a century when he gives the fourth of the University of Salford Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series for the year on Thursday 3 May.