UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
19 - 22 May
WELCOME
to our International Agent Conference 2025
Thank you for confirming your attendance at the University of Salford’s International Agent Conference 2025. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our campus to celebrate our partnership and to showcase key areas of the University. In this document, you will find everything you need to know about the conference.
MEET THE TEAM
Elena Nikoulina Head of International Recruitment
Quentin Albert Senior International Officer (Africa and UK International)
Mark Knight International Recruitment Assistant
Jordan Aird Regional Manager (South Asia)
Senior Recruitment Advisor (Nigeria)
Kitty Collingwood International Recruitment Assistant
Madhu Sharma Senior Recruitment Advisor (India, Sri Lanka and Nepal)
Nick Croft Senior International Officer (East and South East Asia, the Americas and the Middle East)
Sophia Aiello Marketing Manager (International Recruitment)
Nancy Cooke Associate Director IRD
Jawad Malik Senior Recruitment Advisor (Pakistan)
International Conversions Officer (Europe)
Isabelle Peters Marketing Officer (International Recruitment)
Nina Rothacker
Adedayo Durojaiye
During the conference, you will be staying at Roomzzz Manchester Victoria, 37 Hanging Ditch, Exchange Sq, Manchester M4 3TR. You can check in from 15:00 on Monday 19th May and must check out by 11:00 on Thursday 22nd May.
ARRIVAL IN SALFORD ARRIVING AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
You can either take a taxi or the train to get from Manchester Airport to Roomzzz Manchester Victoria.
Taxis are located outside of all airport terminals.
To take the train, walk to the airport train station and board a train to Manchester Victoria station. The hotel is around a 5 minute walk from Manchester Victoria station.
ARRIVING FROM WITHIN THE UK
If you are travelling from any other part of the UK, we would suggest taking the train to either Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria train stations. From here you can either take a taxi or walk to Roomzzz Manchester Victoria.
There is a taxi rank located at the back of Manchester Piccadilly station.
Walking from Manchester Piccadilly will take approximately 30 minutes.
If you arrive at Manchester Victoria, Roomzzz Manchester Victoria is only a 5 minute walk away.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Monday 19 May
Time
15:00 Arrive in Manchester and check in at Roomzzz Manchester Victoria from 15:00 17:30 Dinner
Tuesday 20 May
Time
09.00 - 10.00 Meet in the hotel reception and travel to campus
10:00 – 10.30 Welcome session
10.30 – 11:30 Peel Park campus tour
11:30 - 11:45 Coffee break
11:45 - 13:00 International marketing session
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:30 - 16:30 School of Health and Society session
16:30 Return to hotel
18:30 Dinner
Wednesday 21 May
Time
9:00 - 10:00 Meet in the hotel reception and travel to campus
10:00 - 12:00 University Mini Fair
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13.00 - 14:00 Salford Business School session
14:30 - 16:30 School of Science, Engineering and Environment session
16:30 - 18:00 Return to hotel and get ready for evening activity
18:00 Acitivity and dinner
Thursday 22 May
Time
09:00 - 10:00 Meet in hotel reception and get tram to MediaCity
10:00 - 12:00 School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology session
12:00 - 12:30 Certificate presentation
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
14:00 Conference closure
NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM
PRINTWORKS
MANCHESTER ARENA
NORTHERN QUARTER
MANCHESTER PICCADILLY
MANCHESTER TOWN HALL
ARNDALE SHOPPING CENTRE
PEEL PARK QUARTER
SPORTS CENTRE UNIVERSITY HOUSE
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENT BUILDING
PEEL PARK ATMOSPHERE
DEANSGATE
SPINNINGFIELDS
BEETHAM TOWER
CASTLEFIELD
CLIFFORD WHITWORTH LIBRARY
LADY HALE BUILDING
MAXWELL BUILDING
PEEL BUILDING
NEWTON BUILDING
SALFORD CRESCENT TRAIN STATION
NEW ADELPHI BUILDING
FAITH CENTRE CHAPMAN BUILDING
SEACOLE BUILDING
BRIAN BLATCHFORD
ALLERTON BUILDING
MARY
Lunch and dinner for each day of the conference will be provided by the University. If you haven’t informed us of your dietary requirements yet, please contact a member of the International Recruitment team.
FOOD AND DRINK WHAT TO PACK
May in the UK is generally warm with average temperatures of between 9°C and 15°C, however, rain is very common. Most events will be held indoors but there will be some travel outdoors on foot throughout the week. We suggest bringing a waterproof layer, sufficient warm clothing and suitable footwear.
USEFUL CONTACTS
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Ahead of your arrival, we recommend downloading the SafeZone app . The University uses this app to allow all visitors to campus access to emergency or urgent assistance, first aid as well as the ability to report emergency incidents and concerns.
Alternatively, if you need to contact our campus security team, you can do so using the following numbers:
For emergencies, available 24/7: +44 (0)161 295 3333
For all non-emergencies: +44 (0)161 295 4773 / +44 (0)161 295 4107
If you find yourself in a life-threatening situation and need to contact the emergency services during the conference, please call 999 .
OTHER CONTACTS
Throughout the week we will be posting updates on our Agent Conference 2025 Whatsapp group. You can join the group ahead of your arrival here .
Dinner locations, pick up points and times and activity details will be shared daily via WhatsApp, so please keep an eye on the group for updates.
If you need to contact the International Team at any point during the conference, please use the following numbers:
Regional Manager, Jordan Aird: +44 (0)790 993 7562
Senior International Officer, Quentin Albert: +44(0)7977 396 352
Senior International Officer, Nick Croft: +44 (0)7815 029 221
Email: salford-international@salford.ac.uk www.salford.ac.uk/international