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University of Salford
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| Motto: | Altiora Petamus "Let us seek higher things" |
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| Established | 1896 as Royal Technical Institute, Salford 1967 became The University of Salford |
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| Type: | Public | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chancellor: | Professor Sir Martin Harris | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vice-Chancellor: | Professor Michael Harloe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Staff: | 2,781 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Students: | 20,185 [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Undergraduates: | 16,150 [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postgraduates: | 4,035 [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Salford, Manchester, England, UK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Campus: | Urban, parks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colours: | Navy, Black, White and Gold
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| Mascot: | Lion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Affiliations: | University Alliance Association of Commonwealth Universities Northern Consortium United Kingdom North West Universities Association |
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| Website: | http://www.salford.ac.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The University of Salford (informally Salford University) is a university located in Salford, Manchester, England, UK. The University was founded in 1896 as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford and gained its Royal Charter giving it full university status in 1967 making it one of the newest "traditional" universities in the United Kingdom.
The University is the self-styled university of limitless possibilities, and has given equal priority to enterprise alongside teaching and research for the past decade, such is its commitment to making the learning here relevant to the outside world. Which has lead to Salford being rated in the top ten for teaching out of all UK universities – and top in the North West - by a report in the journal Quality in Higher Education. The University is situated in 60 acres of parkland on the banks of the River Irwell and is less than 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) from Manchester City Centre.
The University has over 20,000 students and is based on a green campus which includes sites such as Peel Park, Frederick Road, Adelphi and Irwell Valley. The University is a popular destination with international students - at present there are over 3,000 international students studying at the University, with significant numbers from China, India, Pakistan, Cyprus, Greece, Nigeria and Malaysia. The University has recently established a presence in Chengdu, China.
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The University of Salford dates back to 1896, when Salford Working Men's College merged with the Pendleton Mechanics Institute to form the Salford Technical Institute – which quickly became the Royal Technical Institute, Salford. The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Mary) officiated at the opening ceremony.
At the turn of the century, mechanical engineering, chemical works, textiles and construction dominated the industrial scene in Salford and led the choice of subjects on offer. Initially, students became part of one of nine departments: Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering & Applied Physics, Building, Dyeing, Spinning & Weaving, Domestic, and Art. 1,240 students registered for the first session, and there were only 19 members of staff. In 1921 the Institute was renamed the Royal Technical College, Salford, and again in 1958 to Royal College of Advanced Technology.
In 1963, the government completed an inquiry into the state of higher education in the United Kingdom. This was known as the Robbins Committee report. It was this report that paved the way for the college (along with a number of other institutions) to assume university status.
The Royal College of Advanced Technology, went on to become the University of Salford on 10 February 1967 when Her Majesty The Queen handed over the Royal Charter. HRH Prince Philip was the first Chancellor and Clifford Whitworth was the first Vice-Chancellor (who the main University's library is named after).
The University of Salford - now with a student population of over 20,000 and a staff of over 2,700 - is on the leading edge of research innovation in many fields, including virtual reality, magnetics and optics, genetic algorithms, building design and prosthetics. Nearly 3,000 international students from over 100 different countries are enrolled in the University's 14 schools and 13 research institutes.
The University is separated into four faculties each sub-divided into schools:
- Faculty of Arts, Media & Social Sciences
- School of Art & Design
- School of English, Sociology, Politics & Contemporary History
- School of Languages
- School of Media, Music & Performance
- Faculty of Business, Law & the Built Environment
- School of the Built Environment
- Salford Business School
- Salford Law School
- Faculty of Health & Social Care
- School of Community, Health Sciences & Social Care
- School of Health Care Professions
- School of Nursing
- NB - The University's Faculty of Health & Social Care has strong links with teaching NHS hospitals in the north west of England and maintains a presence at Salford's Hope Hospital.
- Faculty of Science, Engineering & Environment
- School of Computing, Science & Engineering
- School of Environment & Life Sciences
The Main Campus, Peel Park campus is less than 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) from Manchester City Centre on the banks of the River Irwell. The campus is adjacent to a large green and leafy public park - Peel Park, which is said to be possibly the first public park in the world.[2] According to the The Sunday Times is "a relaxed campus close to Manchester, but cheaper and greener."[3] The campus also has Railway Station on its campus. In addition there are a number of other university buildings located throughout the city namely the Frederick Road Campus, Adelphi Campus and Irwell Valley.
The University embarked on a £150 million programme of investment, to deliver new buildings and carry out major refurbishment projects. These include:
- £22m Mary Seacole Building the purpose-built five storey facility for the Faculty of Health & Social Care.
- £10m Lady Hale Building for the Salford Law School. The whole building acts as its own night storage heating and cooling system thanks to a "Termodeck" system.
- £10m Innovation Forum Building
- Joule Physics Teaching Laboratory provides a purpose-built single laboratory space.
- Due to be completed in 2011 - A new building for our Faculty of Arts, Media & Social Sciences on the Mediacity:uk site in Salford Quays - which will be home to five BBC departments and some of the world’s biggest companies in broadcasting and new media.
- Significant investment in IT facilities, with the setting up of wireless networks in many buildings across campus.
- Improvements/refurbishment of facilities for the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Environment.
With seating for nearly 400 people and two grand pianos, Peel Hall hosts many musical performances and is the main venue for the Midday Recitals. The hall is housed in the Peel Building a grand Victorian structure located on the Peel Park Campus.
The University's Robert Powell Theatre mostly stages live performances of modern works and participatory work for younger audiences. The theatre, situated on the Fredrick Road Campus, has come to be associated with a programme of first rate small scale theatre and dance productions.
Situated at the front of Peel Park Campus the Maxwell Building plays host to concerts and recitals. The building contains an upper hall and a lower hall which together can seat up to 1200.
Situated in the heart of the Peel Park campus, the Chapman Galley hosts a wide range of modern and contemporary art exhibitions which showcase the work of up and coming artists, University staff, students and the community of Salford.
Situated on the Peel Park Campus and adjacent to the Students' Union, the Leisure Centre boasts a gym, swimming pool, sauna and spa, squash courts, climbing wall, snooker room and a multi-use sports hall.
The Adelphi Studio Theatre is an intimate venue based in the school of Music, Media and Performances Adelphi Building.
The Castle Irwell Student Village, situated less than a mile from the main university campus (Peel Park), is the largest of the university's residential campuses comprises several houses of residence. Among these houses of residences is the Pavilion (fondly known as "'the Pav") which lies at the centre of it, with its 3 bars, dance floors, pool tables and large sports plasma screens is a favourite haunt of many of the 1600 plus residents of the student village. The campus also houses grass rugby and football pitches and several floodlit AstroTurf pitches.
Horlock and Constantine Courts are situated right in the heart of the Peel Park Campus, next to the campus' bank, bookshop and Student Union shop.
Matthias and Bramhall Courts comprising two halls of residence situated 5 and 10 minutes walk from the Adelphi and Peel Park Campuses respectively.
Eddie Colman and John Lester Courts comprising another two halls of residence situated a mere five minutes walk from Frederick Road and Peel Park campuses, and a few mintues walk from the Salford City Shopping Centre[1].
The University's Students' Union, (USSU), is based on the Peel Park Campus in University House. The union operates several commercial service. The revenue generated is invested in the Union to enhance the lives of the student body. Some of these activities are:-
- Shops. Sited on each campus is a student shop, the largest being on the Peel Park campus (next to which is a bank and bookstore).
- Print shops. Sited within University House and the Allerton building. Offering an assortment of print services.
- Bars/Club. The union runs two bars/club. They are:
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- Café/Bar Yours
Located in University House, Yours comprises a coffee shop and café, lounge bar and sports bar. The coffee shop and cafe form an alcohol free space and serves an array of food and drinks from breakfast until early evening.
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- The Pav
Located on Castle Irwell Student Village, comprises amongst other things 3 bars, dance floors, pool tables and large sports plasma screens is a favourite haunt of many of the 1600 plus residents of the student village. The Pav also host two club night a week with extended opening hours with various themed nights and various DJ sets such as "Flirt!"
- Student Direct
Is the official student newspaper of the Student Union and is believed to be one of the widest circulating student publication in Europe. It serves the University of Salford, the University of Manchester and the University of Bolton. The University of Salford edition aims to represent the views and interests of students and communicate the work of the Union, as well as informing members about local, national and international issues that effect them as students. It differs from the Manchester edition in 12 pages (cover, inside cover and an eight page centre spread). The paper goes out every week of term-time. A large team of volunteers writes the paper with the editor being held by the Student Union Officer for Communications, namely the Vice-President of Communications, elected in the Student Union Elections annually. The current VP of Communication/Editor is Estefania Aguirre. The paper has a print-run of 22,000 and goes out every week of term-time.
- Shock Radio
The union also has a student radio society called Shock Radio. Formed in 2000 following the break up of Storm FM (a co-project between the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford). The first FM Restricted Service Licence (valid for 28 days) broadcast was in 2002 and the sixth broadcast will take place in November 2007.
The union clubs participate in many competitions, mostly within the BUSA organised leagues. The clubs within the union are:
Badminton, Basketball, Cricket[1], Diving, Football (Men), Football (Women), Hiking, Hockey, Horseriding, Judo, Mountaineering, Netball, Ninjutsu, Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union (Men), Rugby Union (Women), Canoe and Kayak, Ski and Snowboard, Snooker, Trampolining.
In addition to the Clubs, there is a large society base within the union, comprising of activities, political groups, religious groups and other interest groups. They are:
Arabic, African Caribbean, Airsoft, Rifle, Almost Famous, Breakdancing, Campaign For Real Ale Society, Cheerleading, Christian Union, Circus and Juggling, Conservative Future, High Rollers, Islamic, Jewish, Labour Students, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans, Liberal Democrat, UKIP, Linux, Literary, Manchester United Appreciation, PhysSoc, RAG, Rock, Socialist Workers Students, United Against Communism, Wargames and Roleplay.
The Two Cities Boat Race
The Two Cities Boat Race is an annual boat race which has been running since 1972. It is now an established highlight in the sporting and social calendar of many staff and students at both universities as well as local people in Salford and Manchester.
The event is also significant for the amount of work put in by volunteers from both universities, to help with stewarding, programme selling and event set-up. Each year the event raises money for many different chairties. This year (2007) the recipient of all the hard work was SPARKS, a charity which supports medical research for children.
- Andy Bond: current Chief Executive of Asda
- Dato Paduka Dr Hj Ismail bin Hj Duraman, Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
- Rasshied Din: designer of the Princess Diana memorial at Althorp
- John Norafizan (Norafizan Mustaffa): Malaysian Author of two books - Tunjukkan Aku Satu Bintang, Sempadan Tanpa Seri - The latter depicting the life of Malaysian students at the University
- Emma Atkins: former actress on Emmerdale who played Charity Dingle/Tate.
- Wes Butters: radio DJ
- Christopher Eccleston: Actor - the 9th Doctor Who
- Steve Edge: Comedian and actor
- John Hammond: BBC weather presenter
- Stephen Fretwell: British musician (studied at the University, but didn't complete)
- Shobna Gulati: Actress and former Coronation Street Star
- Peter Kay: comedian from Bolton
- Sir Ben Kingsley: Actor
- James Hamilton: Comedian
- L. S. Lowry. Awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters in 1975 - also studied at the University.
- Jason Manford: Manchester Comedian and Perrier Nominee
- Maxine Peake: Actress from Bolton, one of the stars of Shameless
- Kaye Wragg: British actress
- Long-view: British band formed here
- Faithless, Doves, Elbow, Oceansize and Fingathing members also studied on the Popular Music and Recording course
- Jim Sturgess, Actor
- Qassim Afzal: Liberal Democrat politician
- Anwar Choudhury: British diplomat, current British High Commissioner to Bangladesh
- Stuart Drummond: twice elected Mayor of Hartlepool
- Andrew Gwynne : Labour Member of Parliament for Denton and Reddish
- Barbara Keeley : Labour Member of Parliament for Worsley
- Paul Richards: Labour politician and author
- Ruth Turner: Labour political advisor; co-founder of The Big Issue in the North
- Ieuan Evans: former International rugby union player
- Su Maozhen: assistant coach of the Chinese Olympic football team
- Norman Whiteside: former Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer
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- ^ a b c Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2005/06. Higher Education Statistics Agency online statistics. Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
- ^ City of Salford's Parks. Date of page creation:6 August, 2007. Retrieval Date: 1 October, 2007.
- ^ The Times Online, Review of the University of Salford. Date of page creation:21 September, 2007. Retrieval Date: 1 Novemeber, 2007.
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- University of Salford – official website
- University of Salford Students' Union – official website
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