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University words, phrases and terms

We've put together guidance to help you make sense of the unfamiliar words, phrases and terms used at University.

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University-funded short film on South African art and writing selected for UK film festival

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A University of Salford-funded film which explores the lasting impacts of colonialism and apartheid in and on South African art forms is set to screen at a major UK film festival.

Poster of All That is Buried
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University-led £4.9 million initiative to turbocharge North West England’s cyber ambitions

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The University of Salford is a partner in a major new project that will fuel the potential of the North West cyber sector to keep the UK at the forefront of cutting-edge cyber security. The £4.9m CyberFocus project combines the strength and expertise...

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University’s Acoustic Testing lab reopens to help test essential equipment for Covid patients

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The Salford Acoustic Testing team have helped GCE Healthcare to rapidly test the acoustic performance of their portable oxygen concentrator units as they step up production in the fight against Covid-19.

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University's MediaCity campus enters the Metaverse through digital twin

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The University of Salford’s MediaCity campus is now available to visit as a 3D virtual environment thanks to a new partnership with an award-winning interactive software company.

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Unlocking the commercial potential of our research with Innovate UK ICURe SURfACE

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The University of Salford has taken its first strategic step into structured, institution-wide commercialisation through the ICURe SURfACE pilot programme - demonstrating that universities of smaller size and structure can engage in world-class...

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Unseen photos of U2 and The Smiths released as Maxwell Hall Digital Archive is unveiled

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Unseen photos and other nostalgic memorabilia from some of Salford’s most famous concerts have been revealed in a new digital archive for an iconic Greater Manchester music venue.

Photo of U2 during their concert on 3rd October 1981
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Unsuccessful benefit claimants during Covid-19 are often struggling with their mental health and finances, says new research

School of Health and Society

A new report shows that 290,000 people unsuccessfully tried to claim benefits during the Covid-19 pandemic, mostly because they were not eligible for benefits. Many had seen sharp falls in income, were struggling financially, and had poor mental...

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UOS x Harvey Nichols

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Harvey Nichols, Manchester and The University of Salford MA & BA (hons) Fashion Design courses are pleased to announce the launch of a new collaboration coming this September.

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Up-and-coming designer Brendan Arekhi wins prestigious British Fashion Council X Burberry competition

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

21-year-old Brendan Arekhi has beaten off tough competition to become a childrenswear designer at iconic British fashion house Burberry.

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