USx
University of Salford, Manchester University of Salford, Manchester
University of Salford student opportunities

Experience beyond the curriculum

USx connects University of Salford students and recent graduates (within 12 months of graduating) with real events: international congresses, science festivals, innovation nights and award shows. Volunteer, create content, meet industry and build experience that helps your career.

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VolunteeringContent creationEvent productionStudent ambassadorsNetworking

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Coordinated by

Prof Andy Miah

Professor and Chair of Science Communication & Future Media, University of Salford

Emaila.miah@salford.ac.uk
Mobile07932 605788
LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/andymiah
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Open opportunities

Open now · Tue 10 Nov

BRILLIANT Festival

10 Nov, 8am to around 4pmExhibition Centre LiverpoolOwn travel

Join the Salford content team at the UK's largest STEAM education festival. Capture the day, edit it fast and get it out across social channels.

CaptureCreateDistribute
See the call-out →
Every Thursday

Venture Café Manchester

Thursdays from 5pmManchesterFree

Weekly gatherings of Manchester's innovation community: founders, investors, researchers and corporate teams. Come along to listen and build your network, or apply to their ambassador programme.

AttendWelcome deskFloor connectorSocial media
Register for a Thursday → Become an ambassador
Call live

BEYOND Conference

23–25 Nov 2026Details to follow

Register your interest now and we'll contact you with the details as they're confirmed.

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Call live · closes 22 Oct

Green Careers Mission

Wed 11 Nov, 9am to 5pmUniversity of SalfordFree lunch

Work with students from across Greater Manchester's universities on sustainability challenges set by regional organisations, linked to the GM Environment Plan. Open to students on any course and at any level, with networking with employers seeking green-minded graduates.

Tackle real issuesNetwork with employersEmployability
Express interest by 22 Oct →
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Coming up

11 Nov2026 · 9am to 5pm

Green Careers Mission

A Greater Manchester student challenge at the University of Salford: work with students from across the region's universities on sustainability problems set by regional organisations, linked to the GM Environment Plan. Open to students on any course and at any level. Includes a free lunch and networking with employers seeking green-minded graduates. Express interest by 22 October. A more detailed application follows closer to the date. Express interest on the organiser's form →
Call live · closes 22 Oct
Open
Thursdaysfrom 22 Oct 2026

Venture Café Manchester Thursdays

Details to follow. Register interest →
Open
10 Nov2026

BRILLIANT Festival

Details to follow. Register interest →
Open
23–25 Nov2026

BEYOND Conference

Details to follow. Register interest →
Open
13 May2027

Business of Science Conference

Details to follow. Register interest →
Open
July2027

UK Streamer and Creator Awards

Date to be confirmed. Register interest →
Open
How it works

From sign-up to standing out

1

Join USx

Follow the WhatsApp channel and register with USx, so you hear about every opportunity as soon as it opens.

2

Apply for what suits you

Each opportunity has its own call-out and a short sign-up form. Pick the roles and days that fit around your studies.

3

Take part and build your record

Work real events, meet professionals and create content for your portfolio. Your involvement is recorded, so we can recognise it and invite you to more.

For University of Salford students and recent graduates

Don't miss the next one

Opportunities fill quickly. Follow the channel for alerts, and register once so we can contact you directly when something matches your interests.

Register with USx →
Use your Salford email, even after you graduate. Recent graduates can register for up to 12 months after finishing. You can ask to be removed at any time by emailing a.miah@salford.ac.uk.