THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD,THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD,ENGLANDENGLAND

PETE GRAHAMRIKKI GREEN

Scooby Doo HUSSAINDAVID KIRBY

HistoryHistory• 1896

– Salford Working Men’s College merged with Pendleton Mechanics Institute.

– This formed the Salford Technical Institute.

HistoryHistory• 1921

– Renamed to Royal Technical Institute, Salford.• 1958

– 2 parts: Royal College of Advanced Technology and Peel Park Technical College.

HistoryHistory• 1961

– Peel Park Technical College became Salford Technical Institute.• Salford College of Technology (in 1970).• Then University College of Salford (in 1992).

• 1967– Royal College of Advanced Technology changed its name to

University of Salford.

HistoryHistory• 1996.

– Both institutes joined together and became the University of Salford as it is today!

AchievementsAchievements

• Top rated teaching.• 6* RAE rating for research.

AchievementsAchievements• Invested in IT infrastructure for students.• Salford Innovation forum (completion in

Dec 06).

Why Study at Salford?Why Study at Salford?• 16 Subject Areas

– Including:– Art/Design– Languages– Engineering– Media

• 300 Courses– Including:

– Accounting– Animation– Housing Studies– Robotics and Automation– Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology

Why Study at Salford?Why Study at Salford?• 18,000 Students

• 2,500 Lecturers

• Different:– Ages– Nationalities– Cultures

Why Study at Salford?Why Study at Salford?• Value for Money• Employability• Location and Convenience• Supportive Environment• Investment and Commitment

Finding Your way Finding Your way Around the CampusAround the Campus

Information ServicesInformation ServicesLibrary’s and Computer SuitesLibrary’s and Computer Suites

• Wide-range of literature

• Computing facilities to support research and studies

• ID Cards

• Blackboard vle.salford.ac.uk

• ISD Training & Enquiry Service

Health CentresHealth Centres• Multiple On Campus Health

Centres

• Staffed by NHS

• Variety of Healthcare Services

• Emergency Doctor’s

• NHS Direct

Sport and Leisure CentreSport and Leisure Centre• Tom Husband Sports & Leisure

Centre- in-door swimming pool- climbing wall- four gymnasiums- sauna - spa- plus many more facilities

Faith FacilitiesFaith Facilities• Mixed array of Faiths

• Place of worship

• Catholic and Anglican Chaplaincy

Shops & BanksShops & Banks• 3 Student Union Shops

• Print Shop

• Salford Shopping Precinct

• Manchester City Centre

• 2 On-Site Banks

TransportTransport• Public Services

- Bus, Train, Taxi’s- Free University Bus Service

• Car Parks on campus- Permits

ChildcareChildcare• Opened in 2001

• Located on Allerton Campus

• Managed alongside Busy Bees Childcare

• For children between 6 months and upto 4 years old

Entertainment VenuesEntertainment Venues• Robert Powell theatre

• Lowry Bar

• The Pavillion

THROUGHOUT THROUGHOUT THE DAYTHE DAY

KEEPING ENTERTAINED!!!KEEPING ENTERTAINED!!!

Getting AroundGetting Around

METRO LINK, TRAINS…

…BUSES AND TAXI’S

Central LibraryCentral Library

THE SIGHTSTHE SIGHTS

THE WHEEL OF THE WHEEL OF MANCHESTERMANCHESTER

VARIOUS MUSEUMSVARIOUS MUSEUMS

City Centre ShoppingCity Centre Shopping

WALK THE CITY CENTRE STREETS

FILLED WITH…

…HIGH STREET AND DESIGNER

SHOPS

Trafford Centre ShoppingTrafford Centre Shopping

INDOOR SHOPPING MALL

SOON TO BE THE LARGEST IN THE UK, AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST IN

EUROPE!

Light Sports EntertainmentLight Sports Entertainment

RealReal Sports EntertainmentSports Entertainment

Enjoy City CultureEnjoy City Culture

SPEND AN AFTERNOON AT

THE PUB, BRITISH STYLE!

THEN JUMP ON THE METRO LINK AND GO

TO CHINA!

Night Life in Night Life in Manchester and Manchester and

SalfordSalford

Salford University Student Salford University Student Union The LowryUnion The Lowry

• This student union is situated on the main campus

• It opens 11.30am till late

• Place to drink during the day

• Starting venue for 15 hours at end of term

Salford University Student Salford University Student UnionUnion

The PavThe Pavillion (Pav)illion (Pav)• The Pav is situated

on Castle Irrwell student Village

• Open 3 times a week till 3am

• Otherwise shuts at 11pm

15 hours15 hours •The 15 hours is usually on the last Thursday of term. – good as finished university

•Operates in both the Lowry and the Pav

•Buy bags which gives vouchers and T-shirts.

•Fun games during the day and disco at night

Manchester Night LifeManchester Night Life• Manchester has the

second biggest night life scene after London in the UK and it pioneered the concept of the 24-hour city

• Offers nights out for all parties Students, professionals, foreign visitors, elderly, retro-Ritz

Canal Street (the gay scene)Canal Street (the gay scene)• Manchester has the

biggest gay scene in the UK

• It hosts gay shops, restaurants, bars and clubs

• Manchester Pride Festival

Theatres in ManchesterTheatres in Manchester• Opera House Largest• Palace Theatre• Royal Exchange Theatre• Library Theatre is a

small producing theatre in the basement of the town hall

• Lowry• Green Room• The Dance House• Contact Theatre• Abraham Moss Theatre

Wythenshawe Forum Theatre

Talent in ManchesterTalent in Manchester• Karaoke / band nights• Many bands have

formed in Manchester such as:

• Oasis, The Bee Gees, The Hollies, 10cc, Buzzcocks, Magazine, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, The Chemical Brothers, The Fall, M People, the Chameleons, Elbow, Simply Red, Take That, the Happy Mondays, The Inspiral Carpets, James, The Stone Roses.

Different venuesDifferent venues• Manchester has

many different venues where bands play

• MEN Arena, biggest of its type in Europe with over 21,000 seats

• Academy• Many different

smaller venues

The comedy storeThe comedy store• Live stand up

comedy most nights

• One in both London and Manchester

• Manchester comedy store – situated in the fashionable Deansgate Locks

CinemasCinemas • Manchester and

Salford offer a number of Cinemas

• Corner house • Filmworks 20

screens• Red Cinema

Thank you!!Thank you!!

Any questions?Any questions?

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