Alumni Celebration
Date - Thu 12 Dec 2019
Time - 6.30 pm
Duration - 2 hours
Cost - Free
Disabled access? - Yes
Venue - Media City Campus, University of Salford
Summary
A festive evening celebrating the talent and achievements of our alumni community. Join us for music, entertainment and the Alumni Achievement Awards
Event details
It’s celebration time! Join our host, actor and alumnus Dean Fagan (Coronation Street, Vera), as he takes us through an evening of music, entertainment and a celebration of our alumni communities incredible achievements.
Event schedule:
18:00 - Registration & Drinks
18:30 - Performances & Awards
20:00 - Drinks reception
20:30 - Event close
We’ll be enjoying performances from alumna Alice Gasson (Music, 2014), a festive choir and hearing the amazing stories of our Alumni Achievement Award winners*. We’ll also be celebrating the work of our alumni volunteers and learning how their support is changing the lives of students. To finish the evening off we'll be serving mulled wine and festive treats and giving you the opportunity to enjoy the amazing Lightwaves installations currently displayed at our Media City campus. This event is perfect for giving you that warm, festive feeling, so make sure you don’t miss out, register for your free ticket below.
*Alumni Achievement Awards are presented to former students of the University of Salford who have achieved distinction; in their profession, through exemplary service to the University or the wider community, through service of a personal or humanitarian nature, or through contributions to the arts, charities or business. This year, for the first time, we also have a Rising Star Award for each School, celebrating our upcoming alumni talent
Alumni Achievement Award Winners 2019
Ria Munshi (Performing Arts, 2010) - Founder, Ri Ri’s Dance Academy
Craig Easton (Physics, 1989) - Photographer
Alexandra Hoskyn (Social Worker, 2015) - Founder, Chatty Cafe Scheme
Tricia Williams (Geography, 1991) - Chief Operating Officer, Manchester Airport
Jim Sumner (Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 1989) - Executive Chairman, Connexas
Temitope Ogunsemo (MA Management Information Systems, 2015) - MD, Krystal Digital Network Solutions Limited
Health Sciences - Ben Andrews (Exercise & Health, 2015) - Founder, Empower You
Arts & Media - Greg Walker (Film Studies, 2014) - Founder, Pilot Light TV Festival
Business School - Lanfia Cisse (Business Information Technology, 2011) - CEO of Etacell
Science, Engineering & Environment - Tom Taylor (Wildlife Conservation,2015) - Project Director, Wildlife Friends Foundation
How to book
Use the booking link to register for your free tickets for you and your guests
Book now...Contact
Alumni Engagement Team
alumni@salford.ac.uk