In this special episode to mark Women In STEM Day on Sunday 11 February we bring you two unique stories from one of our leading scientists, Professor Chloe James and one of our STEM graduates Paz Aranega-Bou, who is now working at the UK Health Security Agency.

Chloe talks through her experience as an academic in microbiology, how the experience for a woman in STEM differs in different countries and what more can be done to encourage young women and girls to pursue a career in STEM subjects.

Next, former Erasmus student and PhD graduate Paz chats through her experience of studying from Salford after coming from Spain, the integral work she did during the COVID-19 pandemic and what her advice would be for current microbiology students ahead of entering the industry.

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford.

All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms with the video version available to watch on YouTube.

CREDITS

Produced by Samuel Wood

Directed by Elizabeth Theaker

Audio producer – Akelia Hewitt

Filmed by Adam Cowell

Podcast edit by Loughlan Campbell

Film edit by Tom Walters

Sound Assistant and Camera Operator – Femi Olayiwola

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

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We welcome one of the new leading faces at BBC Radio 1, our BA Radio and Television Production graduate Vicky Hawkesworth.

In July 2022, Vicky made history when she was announced as the co-host for the station's coveted afternoon slot, replacing the legendary British broadcaster Scott Mills. The show would also be the first daytime show recorded by the station outside of London - with Vicky presenting from the BBC's studios in MediaCity.

Vicky joined us in Radio Studio C, a stone's throw away from her presenting chair to talk about her journey in radio, being thrown into the spotlight and is the first guest to play our new game show - Salfact!

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford.

All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms with the video version available to watch on YouTube.

CREDITS

Directed by Elizabeth Theaker

Produced by Katie-Louise Buxton

Podcast edit by Akelia Hewitt and Femi Olayiwola

Sound Assistant - Femi Olayiwola

Researcher - Tom Kitchin

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

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Jeanette Gamble kicks off Season 2 of Talking Salford by sharing her inspirational story of making it as a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley in New York City.

The Business Information Systems graduate talks through growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, her emotions at leaving home and moving to Salford and how her life could have been so different when she was presented with job opportunities at MTV and Morgan Stanley as a new graduate.

Jeanette's candid and in-depth interview headlines an action-packed Season 2 for the podcast with stellar guests from across the world of entertainment, business and culture to come over the course of the next six months.

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford.

All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms with the video version available to watch on YouTube.

CREDITS

Produced by Akelia Hewitt

Directed and filmed by Tom Walters

Podcast edit by Femi Olayiwola

Film edit by Akelia Hewitt

Sound Assistant - Polly Riggs

Researcher - Tom Kitchin

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

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In this short Series 2 teaser, we reveal that Talking Salford will return to your feeds in January 2024 and give a small tease of what you can expect from the next series.

We hope you have a wonderful festive break and a very happy new year!

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We bring Series 1 of Talking Salford to an end in style with a best-of special as we go through the 10 interviews and pick out some of the best clips from each one.

Joining host Loughlan Campbell in the studio is Series Producer Elizabeth Theaker as they take it in turns to talk you through each episode and why you should listen back to them.

Talking Salford will return in 2024 with Series 2!

CREDITS

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell and Elizabeth Theaker

Produced by Akelia Hewitt

Co-Produced by Jessica Millington

Filmed by Tom Walters and Katie-Louise Buxton

Edited by Tom Walters

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Many dream of working in the film and television industry but how many have considered a career in finance production?

To explain why budding financers should be queuing up to break into this industry, we asked Netflix's UK/EMEA Head of Studio Finance & Strategy Kelly Phillips to come on the podcast and explain her career journey.

From arriving in Salford in 1996 to study Accounting, Kelly was always going to do her utmost to work in the industry and after taking her first job within days of her last exams here, she's gone on to become a Financial Controller on huge TV shows such as Black Mirror.

A move to Los Angeles in 2017 was a once in a lifetime experience and now Kelly is in charge of setting Netflix's studio finance strategy across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia!

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms.

CREDITS

Episode 10 was recorded on Riverside FM.

Hosted, produced and podcast edit by Loughlan Campbell

Film edit by Tom Walters

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In a very special episode of Talking Salford, we returned to Radio Studio A to sit down with MA Media Production graduate Luke Davies who is now a Creative Producer at his own production company, Polari.

But the focus of this episode is Luke's immensely personal story of his search for his birth father that has been captured in the lauded Stranger in My Family documentary for BBC Three.

With the documentary now released, we dive deeper into more of Luke's story, how he told his parents about his DNA test, how it felt to have his first meeting with his birth father on a film set and how he and his family are planning for the future.

Buckle in for an emotional listen!

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms.

CREDITS

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

Produced by Elizabeth Theaker

Podcast edit by Elizabeth Theaker

Filmed and edited by Tom Walters

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From Peel Park to St George's Park, Dr Matt Cuthbert finally finished his nine year journey at the University of Salford earlier this summer and the PhD graduate has had a summer to remember.

A physical performance coach at the Football Association (FA), Matt works exclusively with the U17 and U19 England Lionesses, molding the future stars of England's Women's Football Team.

Stay tuned for a chat about why our Strength and Conditioning programme is one of the best in the country, how Sabrina Wiegman has completely changed the Lionesses setup and who Matt's pick is for the future Lionesses captain!

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms.

CREDITS

Filmed on Riverside FM

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

Produced by Elizabeth Theaker

Podcast edit by Loughlan Campbell

Film edit by Tom Walters

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When Kai Ojo graduated from the University of Salford in 2000, he made a promise to himself that he would be a Managing Director by the age of 40.

Having achieved his dream many years ago, Kai, who is now CEO of software solutions company Planisware UK, reflects on his journey at Salford, why he approaches management differently then others, why diversity is so important to him and what he thinks are going to be the priorities for Gen Z when they enter the work place.

Kai is determined to give back to the next generation and also talks through why he's decided to chair the Salford Business School Advisory Board.

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms.

CREDITS

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

Produced by Tom Walters

Podcast edit by Loughlan Campbell

Filmed and edited by Tom Walters

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Months before Zoey King graduated, the COVID-19 pandemic struck and her career as a TV runner was thrown into jeopardy.

However, after snatching an opportunity to work on a Channel 4 production, she has not looked back since, working on big productions like the BBC's Race Across The World and Netflix's upcoming Squid Game: The Challenge.

The BA Theatre and Performance graduate has also had a whirlwind 2023 after working as a Production Secretary on King Charles' Coronation.

Listen in for a snapshot of her amazing three years in the TV industry, her top tips for budding runners and why she thinks Ant & Dec are the nicest guys in TV.

Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms.

CREDITS

Hosted by Loughlan Campbell

Produced by Maria Dickinson

Podcast edited by Loughlan Campbell

Filmed and edited by Tom Walters

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