The University of Salford is a public research university in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, 1 mile west of Manchester city centre. The Royal Technical Institute, Salford, which opened in 1896, became a College of Advanced Technology in 1956 and gained university status in 1967, following the Robbins Report into higher education.
The oldest surviving building, housing the Royal Technical Institute upon its foundation, is now known as the Peel Building.
University of Salford Building MediaCity UK
The Old Fire Station, used for conference events
Clifford Whitworth Library
Salford is a city in Greater Manchester, England. The city is situated in a meander on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester and its city centre. Landmarks in the city include the old town hall, cathedral and St Philips Church. It is the main settlement of the wider City of Salford metropolitan borough.
Image: Manchester Ship Canal and Salford Quays (geograph 4555343)
Image: The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, Salford geograph.org.uk 3027257
Image: Former Salford Town Hall, Bexley Square geograph.org.uk 3886646
Image: Lowry Square, Salford Quays geograph.org.uk 2617684
