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“This lockdown won’t do anything” – 64.9% of people think universities should close In lockdown II

In a recent social media poll, 64.9% of people believe that universities should close during this second lockdown. Currently, universities […]

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16-year-old Salford youth councillor sets up charity to support home schooling

Eccles charity, The Home Education Opportunities Group, are providing support to families that are home-educating over lockdown. The group, who […]

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“That fight for equality is everyone’s fight” – Black to the Future poetry event celebrates Black History Month

Salford-based poet ‘J’ Ahmed hosted a three-part series of virtual events in October titled ‘Black to the Future’ to mark Black History Month.

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Salford nursery appeals for seedling kits from M&S shoppers

A Salford children’s nursery is appealing for shoppers to help them collect seedling kits from Marks and Spencers. As part […]

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“I’ve learnt to give myself more credit for what I can do” Digital workshop comes to Media City

Last week DEVA Hack (Digital Entrepreneurs and Video Artists Hackathon), came to Media City to develop college student’s digital skills. […]

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Researcher to teach parents to deal with kids affected by alcoholic pregnancies

A researcher from the University is developing a training programme for parents and carers of people with alcohol foetal spectrum […]

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“Our CEO refuses to agree with national wage for sixth form teachers” – Salford City College strikes continue

Salford City College employees have continued striking in protest of wages outside the Future Skills building on Langworthy Road. After […]

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Salford City College staff strike following cuts to 16-19 education

Salford City College staff have been on strike this week to protest against further funding cuts to 16-19 education. The […]