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How a Media and Performance graduate landed a dream role working with sports superstars
Norwegian-born documentary maker, media consultant and actor Mads Leirvik has found himself starting his own production company and working with champion athletes, but it was in Salford that he got his start.
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How a Salford student is supporting young people at risk of homelessness during Covid-19
Owen Pamphilion (pictured below), second year Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice) student at the University of Salford, has recently been on placement with DePaul UK, a charity which works alongside young people who...
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How Ahmed made the switch from Animal Science to Mental Health Nursing
Ahmed from Nigeria decided to switch careers to mental health nursing from a background in animal science. After being inspired by a Salford-qualified nurse, Ahmed decided to take the leap of faith and study our MA Mental Health Nursing . Read about...
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How award-winning Egyptian filmmaker Hanan Youssef learned her craft at Salford
“I joined university as a student and graduated as a recognised award winner documentary film producer and director,” said Hanan Youssef when asked what she took away from her degree.
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How can psychology help explain the way that politicians behave?
Dr Ashley Weinberg, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Salford, has published a new book that considers how political behaviours and the structure of democracy are shaped by psychology and are constantly under pressure.
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How can the new PM deal with the cost-of-living crisis?
As Liz Truss gets the keys to Downing Street, what do our experts think should be first on her to do list?
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How do we make sustainable and equitable ecosystems for social prescribing?
The University of Salford’s Social Prescribing Hub is hosting a conference this Thursday – titled 'Social Prescribing and Inequalities: Critical Conversations and Practical Approaches'.
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How food deprivation in childhood may be linked to obesity
As energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer households who have limited or uncertain access to healthy food.
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How Humoud is Making the Most out of his Time at Salford
Humoud arrived in Salford from Kuwait in September 2022 to study BSc Business Management . Throughout his first year, Humoud has thrown himself into every opportunity he has been given. Read on to find out about his first year at Salford.
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How I made myself at home in a new city
As much as I loved being in Essex around everyone I knew, there wasn’t much left for me there. I had this feeling inside of me that felt like it was time to get out there and get on with my life. I listened to that feeling and now here I am in...
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