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Category: Education

Adrian Morley gives Swinton schoolchildren lessons in rugby

Grosvenor Road Primary School in Swinton has recently had a new building constructed on site to accommodate an additional 6 classrooms and 180 children. To help us...

Local opticians donate high-vis vests to help keep Salford children ‘safe and seen’

To celebrate Road Safety Week (23-29 November), opticians in Eccles, Salford and Swinton are helping to ensure that children are ‘seen and safe’ on the roads by...

Professor Richard Stephenson appointed as University of Salford’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

The University of Salford has announced the appointment of Professor Richard Stephenson as the University’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Professor Stephenson is...

Salford female apprentice honoured at construction awards

A female apprentice from Salford campaigning for more women to take up careers in construction has been given a top award for her work. Shelby Knight scooped Apprentice...

Manchester University staff vote to strike over jobs row

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) at the University of Manchester have voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute over job security and proposed...

Salford City Academy turns pupils into young scientists

On Wednesday 11th November, Salford City Academy invited Year 5 pupils from local primary schools for a day of ‘Exciting Explosions’, as part of its Science Festival...

Eccles student Riley makes TV history with EastEnders role

A former Salford City College student has made UK soap history after becoming the first transgender actor to be cast to play a transgender character. 21-year-old Riley...

Swinton High students have a business lesson to remember

Pupils from The Swinton High School talked business this week with Manchester United Managing Director Richard Arnold and British fashion designer Beatrix Ong MBE for a...

Seddon creates a space for the community at Lark Hill Primary School Salford

Families living near Lark Hill Primary School in Salford have a new space to meet up and learn skills thanks to builder and developer Seddon. Both pupils and parents can...

Salford Girl Guides treated to pamper session at college salon

A lucky group of Salford Girl Guides were treated to a special pamper session last week, courtesy of the Hair & Beauty students at Salford City College’s City...