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Female Salford Scientist inspiring the future

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

As part of International Women’s Day (March 8) celebrations, The University of Salford has taken the opportunity to tackle the stigmas surrounding gender imbalance in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects by highlighting...

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Festival of Research: Ruby Wax OBE, 'flipping failure', therapeutic gardening and celebrating mums in lockdown

Research

Taking place from Wednesday 30 June to Friday 9 July, there’s something for everyone at the University of Salford’s Festival of Research - from inspirational talks from comedy legend, bestselling author and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax OBE, to...

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Festival of Short Film returns to MediaCity with viral stars and film festival lineup

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The Festival of Short Film, the highly-anticipated three-day festival which includes camera workshops, demonstrations, film screenings and talks about the film industry with professionals returned to our MediaCity campus last week.

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Festival of Short Film to take over MediaCity campus

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Students will have access to a range of film screenings, masterclasses and networking events as the Festival of Short Film takes over The University of Salford's MediaCity campus.

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Festival of Social Science: COP26 Universities LIVE, Climate Change Conspiracies and Covid, and Pirates and Exploding Man!

University Campus

As part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science , the University of Salford is hosting a programme of virtual and in-person events throughout November to celebrate all things social sciences.

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Field trips and placements

Fieldwork and practical placements encourage and prepare you for the application of scientific method and technique in the real world. They are pivotal to our courses and to the development of the skills you will need after graduation. Field trips...

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Fifth Pan-African Congress 75th Anniversary Celebrations PAC@75 (15-18 October 2020)

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The 75th anniversary of the 5th Pan African Congress –a crucial event in the African independence movement held in Manchester that brought together key figures who later led successful anticolonial campaigns –is being marked by the region’s...

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Figen Murray OBE awarded honorary degree by University of Salford

School of Health and Society

Figen Murray OBE has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Salford in recognition of her work to improve safety and security at venues, and her support for students studying counselling and psychotherapy courses.

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Figen Murray OBE reflects on the journey to Martyn’s Law at Annual Law Lecture

Salford Business School

Salford Business School hosted its Annual Law Lecture on Thursday 26 February 2026, welcoming Figen Murray OBE to the University of Salford for an evening of reflection and legal insight on matters of national significance.

Dr Emma Roberts, Dr Sally Penni MBE, Figen Murray OBE, Prof Francine Morris
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