Salford Speaks

[Transcription]: I'm Sue and I'm part of the University of Salford. We know society doesn't benefit everyone the same and often this is what divides us. Education has such a key role. A space to increase understanding of the mixed experience of others. I passionately believe that by respecting our differences we have a chance to create a fairer society. Take 5 minutes to research the world around you. Have conversations with people from different backgrounds. It's possible to disagree but learn from each other as well. Imagine a place that has tolerance and inclusivity at its core. That's somewhere I'd like to live, work and study.

[Transcription]: Hi, I'm Phil, part of the University of Salford. It's hard to visualise what health and wellbeing will be like in the future. We've seen big changes in the last 100 years but none more so than in the last couple of years with the advent of the pandemic, where we have had to better understand and check in with our emotions and our feelings and have more of an awareness of the environment around us. We have had to learn to be kinder to ourselves and more compassionate both individually and as a wider community.

[Transcription of audio]: Hello. I'm Linda and I am part of the University of Salford. This park was one of the first public parks to be opened in the UK in 1851. The park is very much a part of the local community and is used by students, staff and residents. The University takes great pride in the green spaces in and around our campus. It is important that we take care of our health, especially our mental health, and walks around the park are a great way to do this. Enjoy your walk today.

[Transcription of audio]: Hey there, I'm Kate and I'm part of the University of Salford community and would like to tell you about why I support a future of flexible working. The pandemic has illustrated that the traditional one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work and folks should be given the agency to work in a way that suits them. Remote working isn't just about wearing PJs all day: it's good for the environment; can positively impact our physical, mental, and financial health; it can allow individuals to be present in the lives of their friends and family. Our work output will benefit if we're comfortable and able to be our whole self at work too. Technological advances have given us the opportunity to become a global community while increasing the diversity and inclusivity of workplaces by breaking down systemic barriers of traditional working. After all, work is a thing we do, not a place we go.

[Transcription]: My name is Emma, and I am part of the University of Salford. For me, a vital area for society to focus on is inclusivity. I believe people excel when they feel comfortable, when they feel supported and when they feel a part of something that's bigger than themselves. We can learn such a lot from looking at the world from other people's perspective, through sharing ideas and having open and frank discussions. Salford University has done such a lot of work in this area and I look forward to our work in developing this in the coming years.

[Transcription]: Hello. My name is Arijit and I'm part of the University of Salford. In my view, the most important future development is in the area of mental health and kindness. And, by that I not only mean kindness to other humans, but also to all species sharing this planet. We're to focus on the fact that we all live in a healthier planet if we all look after each other and humans can play the most important part in that.

[Transcription]: Hello, my name is Stephen Ling and I work at the University of Salford. I love Peel Park, it's a green space in the centre of urban sprawl. I love to take my lunch there and reflect on how my day is going. As one of the first public parks in the country it's always been a place where the environment is important. A green space where people could take a break from their working day. In recent years the park has been rejuvenated and regenerated. As we look to the future we need to think about how we preserve and expand our green spaces, and how we create a better environment for all.

[Transcription]: My name's Aroob and I'm part of the University of Salford. I think that a lot of monumental changes have taken place over the past 100 years, as you've said, and it feels kind of difficult – almost impossible, if you will – to imagine what could happen in the future. But if I were allowed to choose what specifically is ours to do, I think I would really appreciate us finding a way to end global warming, to truly take care of our planet and to find a way to improve everyone's quality of life, not just those with money and power. To imagine a future, I think that we have to prepare for one, and to me, this is the most important way to do so.

Living Library Podcast - Emma Brookes in conversation with Rebecca Coles by University of Salford

The second in our series of podcasts to mark Refugee Week 2021. Sue Clark chats to Salford alumni Mohamed Ali Salah on a range of topics centred around being a refugee, their experiences and also refugee contributions in the UK.

The first in a series of podcasts to mark Refugee Week 2021. Roohi Hussain chats to recent Business and Management graduate, Briselda Llsehi. Brisilda shares her thoughts on a range of topics centred around understandings of refugees, their experiences and discuss refugee contributions to the UK.

Listen in to find out more about our latest project with Salford Museum and Art Gallery, the "You Belong Here" exhibition, which looks at rediscovering Salford's green spaces. To find out more about the exhibition, you can find their website here: https://you-belong-here.salford.ac.uk/ You can also find the museum and University of Salford's Art Collection on twitter @SalfordMuseum and @UosArts respectively.

Living Library Podcast: Debbie Delargy in conversation with Rebecca Coles by University of Salford

Living Library Podcast: Jade Perry in conversation with Rebecca Coles by University of Salford

Sara Biscaya, Women's Voice Network Chair, talks to Professor Helen Marshall, University of Salford Vice-Chancellor, for International Women's Week.

Sara Biscaya, Women's Voice Network Chair, talks to Temi Adebayo, University of Salford Students' Union President, for International Women's Week.

Part 3 of 3 - Dr Sam Hayes, Researcher in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, is joined by representatives from each of our colleague networks to discuss their experiences at Salford and the work of our networks.

Sara Biscaya, Women's Voice Network Chair, talks to Leyonie Higgins, Lecturer in Nursing, for International Women's Week.

This week, the University of Salford is celebrating International Women’s Week(IWW), and in a special episode of the Life Under Lockdown podcast, we are joined by Dr Alex Culvin. This year’s theme for IWW is #ChooseToChallenge – the idea of challenging situations and experiences that go against gender equality. Dr Alex Culvin currently teaches Business Management in Sport at the Salford Business School, and has had a successful footballing career playing for Liverpool, Everton, Leeds, Bristol Academy and AZ Alkmaar at fullback. In this episode, Alex will be discussing what IWW means to her, what role models she had in both her careers as an academic and as a sports personality and how she has taken on gender inequality. If you wish to be part of the Life Under Lockdown Podcast, please contact Charlie Mulholland at: c.t.mulholland@salford.ac.uk Alexs Socials: Twitter: @alexculvin LinkedIn: Alex Culvin

Sara Biscaya, Women's Voice Network Chair, talks to Lorna Brooke, Travel Manager, for International Women's Week.

Part 2 of 3 - Dr Sam Hayes, Researcher in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, is joined by representatives from each of our colleague networks to discuss their experiences at Salford and the work of our networks.

Sara Biscaya, Women's Voice Network Chair, talks to Dr Sana Belguith, Lecturer in Cyber Security, for International Women's Week.

Sara Biscaya, Women's Voice Network Chair, talks to Lexie Saffer, Library Services Manager, for International Women's Week.

Part 1 of 3 - Dr Sam Hayes, Researcher in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, is joined by representatives from each of our colleague networks to discuss their experiences at Salford and the work of our networks.

Sara Biscaya, Women's Voice Network Chair, talks to Professor Haifa Takruri-Rizk for International Women's Week.

Across the month of February, we here at the University of Salford are celebrating LGBT History Month. And on the latest episode on the Life Under Lockdown podcast, special guest Stephen Hornby takes us through his experience with the LGBT community. Stephen is a multi-award-winning playwright, with some of his best work being the Burnley Buggers Ball and The Adhesion of Love. He currently works at the University of Salford as the Module Leader for Introduction to Directing and currently also teach on: Gender, Sexuality & Performance, Working the Text (Introduction to Playwriting), Introduction to Drama, Critical & Textual Studies, Post-1950 British Theatre, Research Portfolio, Performance Research Project, Performance in Context and Theatre Projects. During the podcast, Stephen opens up about some of the most fascinating stories he has faced during his recent work, what projects he has coming after the lockdown, and how the global pandemic has affected the LGBT community, especially with major events such as pride being cancelled in 2020. Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenmhornby Email: S.Hornby2@salford.ac.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8LwRELwxgpvSbWkOjVl3pA Website: https://www.outingthepast.com/theatre

Living Library Podcast: Anne Jackson in conversation with Rebecca Coles by University of Salford

Ever since the lockdown, the performing arts industry has had to face a number of challenges, with many casting agents changing the way they perform auditions, to theatres being out of use due to Covid-19 restrictions. The New Adelphi theatre is the heart of the University of Salford’s Performing Arts division, and many great shows have been performed there. Ashlee Cox, the Front of House and Audience Development Coordinator at the New Adelphi Theatre, has sat down with me to discuss the what she feels is in store this year for the theatre and arts sector, upcoming virtual events and how the theatre has adapted to online events. New Adelphi Website: https://www.newadelphitheatre.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAdelphiTheatre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NA_Theatre YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSEKcJk0kShT6MEW3LDk5g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newadelphitheatre/

To mark Blue Monday, Life Under Lockdown returns for its second episode with our special guest, Dr Joy Probyn, Lecturer in Social Policy at the School of Health and Society. ‘Blue Monday’ (the third Monday of January) is often considered to be the most depressing day of the year – the weather is often cold and gloomy, people may be facing Christmas bills with payday still some way off and some new year’s resolutions may have been broken. This year, the day falls at an already challenging time for many, as we remain under national lockdown. Since the pandemic began back in the spring of 2020, Joy has developed ‘Wellness Wednesdays’ to support colleagues and students in the School of Health and Society. In this podcast, we chat with Joy about the background to the project, where she gets her inspiration, and how she has maintained her own wellbeing during these testing times. Wellness Wednesday Website: drjoyprobyn.blogspot.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/JoyProbyn Instagram: joy_yoga_wellness University of Salford Wellbeing Page: testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/Hu…64917268 Recomendations from Joy: www.headspace.com/ www.calm.com/ www.headspace.com/netflix www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR…&feature=youtu.be uk.bookshop.org/books/mindfulness…rld/9780749953089 drjoyprobyn.blogspot.com/2020/07/mindfulness.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=5itkfGLcb5E&t=85s Yoga www.youtube.com/channel/UCWN2FPlvg9r-LnUyepH9IaQ bohobeautiful.life/freeyoga/?fbcli…&v=79cba1185463 drjoyprobyn.blogspot.com/2020/07/yoga…-080720.html Self-care drjoyprobyn.blogspot.com/2020/07/self-care.html

Welcome to the first episode of the University of Salford's new podcast series: Life Under Lockdown. In this audio series, we speak to our staff here at the University and discuss how they adapted to the changes made in these unprecedented time. Our first ever guest on the pod is Andy Miah, Chair in Science Communication and Future Media. During our conversation, Andy and I discuss his time adjusting to lockdown, the future of esports and potencial for meeting via virtual reality. Andys Socials: Website: https://andymiah.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfessorAndyMiah Twitter: https://twitter.com/andymiah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andymiah/ Tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/andymiah/

Living Library Podcast: Daley O'Neal in conversation with Rebecca Coles by University of Salford

Living Library Podcast: Inez Summers in conversation with Rebecca Coles by University of Salford

Living Library Podcast: Tara Leach in conversation with Rebecca Coles by University of Salford

University of Salford & AquaUoS Podcast series. Discussion about Upland Management Farming Operations and Communities. Thanks to Environment Agency for facilitation, the farming community panel members and the BBC for soundbites

Discussion about ways to manage flood risk in an ever changing climate , with a focus on the Ullswater and River Eden valleys, but with relevance to anyone in the UK dealing with flooding within their own communities.

Spooky season is here and to mark the occasion we met up with Professor of Film Studies Andy Willis who'll be sharing his top horror movies with us.

Academics from the University of Salford’s Acoustical Engineering Department have constructed a 1:12 scale model of Stonehenge, to determine how sound would have carried across all of the original 157 carefully placed stones in 2200 BC.

The Hub - your first impressions by University of Salford

Professor Helen Marshall on BBC Radio 4 by University of Salford

We caught up with our Associate Director of External Affairs Andrew Snowden and Public Affairs Manager Charlotte Morris a few days before the launch of our revealing new Social and Economic Impact Report. In this episode the pair chat to us about civic responsibility, what gives Salford a drive to be different and why our impact on the region and beyond is no longer untold.

In this episode Mark Fox and Ashlee Cox fill us in on all things New Adelphi Theatre; from how the arts hub is nurturing the emerging talent of our students and graduates to how it's fostering partnerships with regional, national and international artists. They also tell us what's coming up in the theatre, as well as the dream acts they'd personally love to see perform there.

In this special Welcome Week edition of Salford Speaks student blogger Rhys Blanchard speaks to Professor Helen Marshall about her time as a student, how she became Vice-Chancellor and her vision for the future. Oh and you won't want to miss his quick-fire questions - go on, treat your ears!

In this month’s podcast we turn our attention to student support and the services we offer here at Salford. Guests include Nicole Holt and Polly Smith from Student Support and our Director of Legal and Governance Andrew Hartley.

Dr Kirsty Fairclough and Tahira Majothi pop into the studio talk about the Women's Voice staff network, plus their high-spirited awards ceremony on International Women's Day earlier this month.

Vicki Hennessy and Jen Birdsall from our Recruitment Support Team pop down to the studio to give us the lowdown on everything recruitment!

The Sports Centre’s Daley O'Neal and Matt Monks chat to us about getting fit in 2018.

Our resident film buff on campus Professor Andy Willis chats to us about what he feels make the perfect festive flick, as well as revealing his top five Christmas films ever.