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Fashion Design student wins top prize in national competition held by Pandora
Journalism student shares personal battle with eating disorder as she graduates
Emma Nelson, 21, walked across the stage at The Lowry today, having graduated with First Class honours in BA Journalism (Broadcast).
During her three years at Salford, Emma presented flagship shows for the University’s studio television network Quays TV, and is often the face lighting up a screen at our MediaCity campus building.
She is a confident, articulate and highly talented presenter and producer who is set to go into the industry as a leading light within the talent pool.
However, this ve...
During her three years at Salford, Emma presented flagship shows for the University’s studio television network Quays TV, and is often the face lighting up a screen at our MediaCity campus building.
She is a confident, articulate and highly talented presenter and producer who is set to go into the industry as a leading light within the talent pool.
However, this ve...
Star graduate calls for more awareness and funding for transplant athletes
Although the British Transplant Games largely aim to display the positives of transplantation, they also help to increase public awareness of the need for more people to join the NHS Organ Donation Register and discuss their wishes with their families.
Lucy, a recent graduate of our BA Theatre and Performance Practice programme and the winner of the Dean's Award at the 2025 Create Student Awards, has participated in the British Transplant Games since 1994, just two years after undergoing open h...
Lucy, a recent graduate of our BA Theatre and Performance Practice programme and the winner of the Dean's Award at the 2025 Create Student Awards, has participated in the British Transplant Games since 1994, just two years after undergoing open h...
Winners of 2025 Create Student Awards announced
Alongside a fabulous dinner, nine awards were up for grabs at the renowned Lowry Hotel, and the lucky winners were recognised for their hard work at Salford and beyond.
The awards ceremony was hosted by Welsh comedian and alumna Kiri Pritchard McLean. With appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You, Kiri is now the host of her own Radio 4 show Best Medicine and graduated from the University of Salford’s BA Contemporary Theatre Practices programme back in 2009.
In his speech to m...
The awards ceremony was hosted by Welsh comedian and alumna Kiri Pritchard McLean. With appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You, Kiri is now the host of her own Radio 4 show Best Medicine and graduated from the University of Salford’s BA Contemporary Theatre Practices programme back in 2009.
In his speech to m...
University partners with MACFEST for return of Muslim Arts Awards
MACFEST have created a national contest for all Muslim artists over the age of 18. Eligible artists can submit up to two pieces of artwork for any of the following categories - painting, calligraphy, drawing and photography. Artists can submit up to two pieces of work.
Shortlisted artists will be able to see their art on display, as part of an exhibition at our New Adelphi building on Tuesday 20 November.
Last year's winners included Mohamad Aaqib Anvarmia for Drawing, Mahvish Javed for Calligra...
Shortlisted artists will be able to see their art on display, as part of an exhibition at our New Adelphi building on Tuesday 20 November.
Last year's winners included Mohamad Aaqib Anvarmia for Drawing, Mahvish Javed for Calligra...
New music journalism website launched by Salford alumnus
Soledad, a site designed to foster a new funding pathway for music journalists in Manchester, is the brainchild of BA Journalism (Multimedia) alumnus James Young, Charlie Stanley and Oli Wilson, the founder of Manchester's Beyond the Music conference and festival.
The website intends to provide a new way to pay music journalists for their skills in article writing, gig photography, and much more. By doing so, the creators plan to restore a support system for writers and photographers who follow...
The website intends to provide a new way to pay music journalists for their skills in article writing, gig photography, and much more. By doing so, the creators plan to restore a support system for writers and photographers who follow...
Student film wins two gongs at prestigious national awards
Trapped! (2024), a feature film that exposes the harsh realities of a working-class neighbourhood, was produced and directed by BA Film Production alumni Kuba Glodi and Conor Gallagher as part of their third-year project.
It won Best Overall National Student Film and Best Sound at the National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image (NAHEMI) National Student Awards. Salford came out victorious from the shortlist, against notable contributions from Bristol Film School and the London...
It won Best Overall National Student Film and Best Sound at the National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image (NAHEMI) National Student Awards. Salford came out victorious from the shortlist, against notable contributions from Bristol Film School and the London...
Maxwell Hall: Digital archive reveals unseen photos from venue's most historic concerts
Unseen photographs, posters and other concert memorabilia have been revealed in the new Maxwell Hall Digital Archive.
New photos of the likes of U2 and The Smiths have been put in the public domain for the first time with the archive unearthing a treasure trove of items from Salford's musical past.
Jessica Blissitt meets with the University's Archivist Alexandra Mitchell and Salford alumnus Evan Hurst who pulled the archive together following a public callout for donations in April 2024.
The University of Salford would like to thank the Students Union as they were a valuable contributor to the development of the archive by allowing the team to have access to archived student newspapers and relevant gig ephemera.
We would also like to thank the following who donated photographs to the collection which are featured in this video:
The University of Salford Students' Union, Jim Mooney, Nick Barber, Sounds From The Other City, Ian Evans and Adrian Francis.
Explore the Maxwell Hall Digital Archive: https://www.salford.ac.uk/library/archives-and-special-collections/maxwell-hall-archive
New photos of the likes of U2 and The Smiths have been put in the public domain for the first time with the archive unearthing a treasure trove of items from Salford's musical past.
Jessica Blissitt meets with the University's Archivist Alexandra Mitchell and Salford alumnus Evan Hurst who pulled the archive together following a public callout for donations in April 2024.
The University of Salford would like to thank the Students Union as they were a valuable contributor to the development of the archive by allowing the team to have access to archived student newspapers and relevant gig ephemera.
We would also like to thank the following who donated photographs to the collection which are featured in this video:
The University of Salford Students' Union, Jim Mooney, Nick Barber, Sounds From The Other City, Ian Evans and Adrian Francis.
Explore the Maxwell Hall Digital Archive: https://www.salford.ac.uk/library/archives-and-special-collections/maxwell-hall-archive
Salford alumni trio shortlisted at 2025 Commercial Radio Awards
BA Journalism: Broadcast alumna Sophie Green has been shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year. Sophie graduated in 2023 and has since freelanced for Global, BBC Tees, and now works as a Reporter for Hits Radio North East.
Last year, fellow Salford alumna Olivia Celina Davies, won the Newcomer of the Year award for her work with Bauer Media's North West news team.
Sophie said: "I am absolutely delighted to have been nominated as newcomer of the year at the commercial radio awards. It still feels ver...
Last year, fellow Salford alumna Olivia Celina Davies, won the Newcomer of the Year award for her work with Bauer Media's North West news team.
Sophie said: "I am absolutely delighted to have been nominated as newcomer of the year at the commercial radio awards. It still feels ver...
Master's PR student shares industry insights in new podcast for students
With six episodes published, Nuances of PR, creates a platform for Salford students to understand more about the technical operations of the industry, alongside the theory they might learn on their course.
Originally from India, Deekshima brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the international market. After working for eight years in various public relations agencies, she worked for high-profile clients like Dominos, Popeyes and Malaysian Airlines. With this vast education, Deekshima moved...
Originally from India, Deekshima brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the international market. After working for eight years in various public relations agencies, she worked for high-profile clients like Dominos, Popeyes and Malaysian Airlines. With this vast education, Deekshima moved...
✦ ✧ ∗ Glastonbury Interview ❥ Violeta Vicci – The New Age Magazine
My journey has been a fun one, full of exciting performances, collaborations and lots of trial and error along the way. I started playing the violin when I was four years old, born and raised between Barcelona and Switzerland by bilingual parents; At 18 I moved to London to train as a classical violinist at the Royal Academy of Music. The first time I played Glastonbury, I was still a student and a member of a klezmer, d&b band and we played an afternoon slot at The Green Fields. I don’t think I...
Beyond The Music 2024 Ones To Watch – The New Age Magazine
Led by guitarist and songwriter Cat Harrison with bassist Tyler Damara Kelly, the london-based band are known for their mix of upbeat and blended vocals that seem to hold inspiration from bands like the Kinks, with the acoustic lightness that ‘Girl in Red’ fans would appreciate.After their debut ‘Desire Paths’ landed in 2022, they released a follow up EP in 2023 which has received praise from The Sunday Times. Signed to the same label as mercury award-winner English Teacher, Human Interest have...
Meet the Christmas Day heroes helping people to feel less alone
People across the region are giving up their Christmas Day to give back to others
'Beautiful' postbox where people can send 'a letter to heaven'
One family who lost their 'Nanny Moe' said it is a beautiful way for her grandkids to reach out to her
Liverpool students offer haircuts and meals to city's homeless
Young people at City of Liverpool College aim to make Christmas a little more bearable for those living on the streets
Council addresses early years education concerns after national nursery funding inflation
Annual Early Year outcomes have declined in Salford since 2023, whereas nationally they have improved.According to early data from the Department of Education, 60.7%* of Salford children achieved a Good Level of Development (GLD) in 2024, in comparison to 61.5%* in 2023 and the national average of 67.7%*.This comes just weeks after the government announced a £2 billion increase in Early Years funding next year, to support government-funded childcare.However, the National Day Nurseries Associatio...
Salford academic's book sheds new light on infamous terrorist informers
In recent years, many of the UK’s intelligence services have been opting for technical intervention instead of human intervention, after a surge of investigations and inquiries.
In her new book, Dr Samantha Newbery, a Reader in International Security at The University of Salford, examines the ethical conundrums of these informers through a series of case studies, court reports and testimonies.
This book, titled Terrorist Informers in Northern Ireland, released on Thursday 21 November, examine...
In her new book, Dr Samantha Newbery, a Reader in International Security at The University of Salford, examines the ethical conundrums of these informers through a series of case studies, court reports and testimonies.
This book, titled Terrorist Informers in Northern Ireland, released on Thursday 21 November, examine...
Animation graduate's stylistic short wins at film festival
The short animation The Drowning, which took nearly 900 hours to create, focuses on addiction and the subsequent mental health issues that envelop those in our support system.
Inspired by Alberto Mielgo’s paint-like graphics that were recently popularised in franchises like Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (2018) and Love, Death and Robots (2019), Shaun focused on utilising motion capture technology to enact his final major project which looked at whether the technology could provide emotional su...
Inspired by Alberto Mielgo’s paint-like graphics that were recently popularised in franchises like Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (2018) and Love, Death and Robots (2019), Shaun focused on utilising motion capture technology to enact his final major project which looked at whether the technology could provide emotional su...
The Northern Quarter festival coming to five iconic venues this weekend
Manchester’s own independent festival will take place in five incredible venues across the Northern Quarter this weekend.
Fair Play will make a successful return on Saturday (April 6) for the third year running. Spanning over several genres, the impressive line-up will feature Marie Davidson and Denzel Himself, alongside local talent like punk quartet Loose Articles, the sibling duo Slap Rash, and Prangers; the trio from Rochdale.
The all-day festival will take centre stage at Band on The Wall
Fair Play will make a successful return on Saturday (April 6) for the third year running. Spanning over several genres, the impressive line-up will feature Marie Davidson and Denzel Himself, alongside local talent like punk quartet Loose Articles, the sibling duo Slap Rash, and Prangers; the trio from Rochdale.
The all-day festival will take centre stage at Band on The Wall
'Hopper fares' to come to Bee Network if Andy Burnham wins election
Hopper fares will be introducted on Greater Manchester’s buses if Andy Burnham is re-elected, the mayor has promised.
Launching his campaign for a third term as Greater Manchester’s top politician at Salford Lads’ Club, Mr Burnham unveiled new transport measures plus ‘three big ideas’.
One of those is the introduction of hopper fares, which means passengers can pay for a £2 single and take as many buses as they need to within an hour. The scheme, already available in London, would be available
Launching his campaign for a third term as Greater Manchester’s top politician at Salford Lads’ Club, Mr Burnham unveiled new transport measures plus ‘three big ideas’.
One of those is the introduction of hopper fares, which means passengers can pay for a £2 single and take as many buses as they need to within an hour. The scheme, already available in London, would be available
AA-rated restaurant in a stunning manor once owned by a prime minister
Elegant final touches and getting to watch chefs in action all add to the theatrical atmosphere of eating out at one of the area's best restaurants. Located within Hampton Manor, Grace & Savour opened in 2022.
The exterior naturally showcases its rich heritage as a grade II listed building. The estate is described by many as resplendent with gothic turrets and a clock tower, surrounded by 45 acres of parkland. Previously owned by former prime minister Sir Robert Peel, Hampton Manor is impressiv
The exterior naturally showcases its rich heritage as a grade II listed building. The estate is described by many as resplendent with gothic turrets and a clock tower, surrounded by 45 acres of parkland. Previously owned by former prime minister Sir Robert Peel, Hampton Manor is impressiv
Fitness fundraisers raise almost £10k for poorly babies with 24 hour challenge
Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inboxOur free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inboxThe organisers of a 24-hour fitness fundraiser in aid of poorly babies and their families have said they were 'overwhelmed' by the support from the community. The event at FIT 365 on Kingsfield Road raised an incredible £9,500. Rich Leach, who owns the gym with his partner Emily, said as many as 60 people visited over 24 hours to take part. "It...
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