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GRADUATION 2021: SALFORD STUDENT REALISES DREAM JOB ON ZOO PLACEMENT
‘Monkeying around’ usually wouldn’t help to achieve a degree, but in the case of Zoology student, Emma Ridgway working with and studying primates was the key to a remarkable university experience.
In her four years studying a BSc in Zoology at the University of Salford, Emma completed a placement at Jersey Zoo working in the small mammal department and wrote her dissertation on the subject of dental topography in primates with the opportunity for her research to be published.
GRADUATION 2021: STUDENT OVERCOMES HEALTH CHALLENGES AND BAGS A FIRST
We have collectively learnt many things throughout the pandemic. Life is unpredictable and there are some circumstances that you can never plan for.
Oliver Ryder, a Biomedical student at The University of Salford, faced health issues whilst studying for his degree. But undeterred and with a determination to continue and succeed, he has now been awarded a First-class degree.
GRADUATION 2021: SALFORD STUDENT PROVES YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL
Emma Roberts is one of our First-class Biomedical Science graduates and a role model for anyone who says, ‘I don’t have time’ or ‘it is not right for me yet’.
When Emma started her undergraduate degree, she was a busy mother of three balancing full-time study at the University of Salford with other life commitments. While studying, she found out she was expecting her fourth child, decided to move to a new house, and on top of that was planning her wedding.
SALFORD DATA SCIENCE STUDENT SECURES TOP ROLE AT NHS
As we evolve into an increasingly data driven world, The University of Salford’s Master’s in Data Science has proven to be incredibly popular. Having experienced a 250 per cent increase in student intake numbers this January, it is now one of the fastest growing courses at the University.
Gemma McKay is the latest in a line of Data Science graduates from the University to land an impressive role and will be joining the NHS as a Principal Insight Analyst.