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The University of Salford

Motto: Altiora Petamus
"Let us seek higher things"
Established 1896 as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford
1967 as the University of Salford
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 City of Salford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Campus: Urban, parks
Colours: Navy, Black, White and Gold
                                                 
Mascot: Lion
Affiliations: University Alliance
Association of Commonwealth Universities
Northern Consortium United Kingdom
North West Universities Association
Website: http://www.salford.ac.uk

The University of Salford is a university located in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. 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. Image File history File links Salford_University. ... For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... A Chancellor is the head of a university. ... Professor Sir Martin Harris KBE MA PhD LLD is a British academic and Professor of Linguistics. ... A Vice-Chancellor (commonly called the VC) of a university in the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong, is the de facto head of the university. ... This article is about work. ... For other uses, see Student (disambiguation). ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... The City of Salford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. ... Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England which has a population of 2. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Cities with at least a million inhabitants in 2006 An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... For other uses, see Lion (disambiguation). ... The University Alliance is a mission group of British universities established in 2007. ... The Association of Commonwealth Universities represents over 480 universities from Commonwealth countries. ... The North West Universities Association is a representative body in the North West of England, intended to advance the development of the fifteen higher education establishments. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... For the community in Florida, see University, Florida. ... The City of Salford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. ... Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England which has a population of 2. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The River Irwell is a river in the counties of Lancashire and Greater Manchester in England. ... City of Manchester. ...


The University was founded in 1896 as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford and gained its Royal Charter and full university status in 1967. The University has almost 19,000 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. For the ship of the same name, see Royal Charter (ship). ... Not to be confused with Chengde. ...

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History

The City of Salford coat of arms
The City of Salford coat of arms

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. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Pendleton is the name of many places and people Places in the United States: Pendleton, Indiana Pendleton County, Kentucky Pendleton, New York Pendleton, Oregon Pendleton, South Carolina Pendleton County, West Virginia Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, named after Major General Joseph Henry Pendleton (1860-1942) Places in the... George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was the first British monarch belonging to the House of Windsor, which he created from the British branch of the German House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. ...


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, but in 1958 it split into two separate parts. One part, 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 other part, Peel Park Technical College, changed its name first to Salford Technical Institute (in 1961), then to Salford College of Technology (in 1970), and finally to University College Salford (in 1992). is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ... For the ship of the same name, see Royal Charter (ship). ... Prince Philip redirects here. ... A Vice-Chancellor (commonly called the VC) of a university in the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong, is the de facto head of the university. ...


Finally, in 1996, simplicity won through with the University College Salford being merged back to formed the University of Salford as it is today.


Faculties

The Maxwell Building as seen from the Crescent.

The University of Salford - now with a student population of over 18,000 and a staff of over 2,500 - 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. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...


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

Hope Hospital is a large hospital in Salford, England, managed by the Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust. ...

Campus and Facilities

The Peel Building on the Peel Park Campus.

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. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The River Irwell is a river in the counties of Lancashire and Greater Manchester in England. ... The Sunday Times is a Sunday broadsheet newspaper distributed in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, published by Times Newspapers Ltd, a subsidiary of News International which is in turn owned by News Corporation. ... Salford Crescent is one of two railway stations serving the city of Salford, in the county of Greater Manchester. ...


Major Investment Projects

The new Lady Hale Building home of the Salford Law School.

The University embarked on a £150 million programme of investment, to deliver new buildings and carry out major refurbishment projects. These include: Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

  • £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.

, Salford Quays is an area of Salford, in Greater Manchester, England, near the end of the Manchester Ship Canal. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ...

Peel Hall

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.


Robert Powell Theatre

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.


Maxwell Hall

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.


Chapman Gallery

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.


Tom Husband Leisure Centre

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.


Adelphi Studio Theatre

The Adelphi Studio Theatre is an intimate venue based in the school of Music, Media and Performances Adelphi Building.


Residential Campuses

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. This article is about artificial grass. ...


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 of Salford Students' Union (USSU)

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:- The University of Salford Students Union (abbreviated USSU) is the representative body of students at the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, England The Union is based within University House on the Peel Park Campus and represents the interests of the 18,722 full and part time members. ...

  • 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:
    • 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.

    • 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!" Flirt! is the name of a nightclub brand that has been developed by National Union of Students of the United Kingdom services for the purpose of providing a recognisable night for University students across the United Kingdom. ...


Student Media

  • 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. Affiliations Russell Group, EUA, N8 Group, NWUA, Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Website http://www. ... The University of Bolton (formerly Bolton Institute of Higher Education) is a university in Bolton in the United Kingdom. ...

  • 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. Affiliations Russell Group, EUA, N8 Group, NWUA, Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Website http://www. ... Manchester Metropolitan University is a new English university based in the city of Manchester. ... A UK Restricted Service Licence (often called an RSL), is typically granted to radio stations and television stations broadcasting within the UK to serve a local community or a special event. ...


Clubs and Societies

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.


Notable Academic Staff and Alumni

See also Category:Alumni of the University of Salford

Business

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Design

  • 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

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Media and Entertainment

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Politics

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Sports

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References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ City of Salford's Parks. Date of page creation:6 August, 2007. Retrieval Date: 1 October, 2007.
  3. ^ The Times Online, Review of the University of Salford. Date of page creation:21 September, 2007. Retrieval Date: 1 Novemeber, 2007.

Reel North http://www.rts.org.uk/awards.asp?sec_id=841&from=section The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) was established in 1993 by the UK higher education institutions as the central source for the collection and publication of higher education statistics in the United Kingdom. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


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