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Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) announces a new three-year partnership with the University of Salford
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This exciting alliance aims to stimulate innovation, enhance the student experience, and fortify industry relationships.
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The collaboration, running until 2027, provides opportunities for staff and students, fostering a vibrant animation community at Salford.
Drum roll, please, as I announce the plot twist you never saw coming! Ladies, gentlemen, 3D animated dogs that happen to be reading this, the ever-hip Manchester Animation Festival is officially headed off to ‘uni’ – that’s British for college, my American friends! They’ve pencil-sketched a three-year contract with the good folks over at the University of Salford, giving both the MAF regulars and the Salford alumni an animation alliance worth buzzing about.
The goal isn’t just to party with the new college buddies, though I’m sure that’s on the agenda. This partnership aims to churn out some real, industry-shaking innovation, give students a top-notch experience and foster industry relationships that are stronger than super-glue.
I’m all for it, folks! If it results in more magical, vibrantly-coloured 3D wonders floating across our screens, count me in! Watch out world, with MAF packing up its paint and pixels for this off-to-college adventure, we’re about to enter a new era of animation! Let’s just hope our good, ol’ MAF remembers to call us once in a while.
Oh, and while we’re on the subject, does this mean I can finally get a 3D animated degree? Asking, uh… for a friend.
Announcing a Trio of Years Partnership Between Manchester Animation Festival and University of Salford: Innovating Student Experience and Strengthening Connections with Animation Industry
Unlocking New Horizons: University of Salford and MAF Open the Door to Unique Opportunities for Staff and Students
Enriching Student Experience: How MAF Team Contributes to University of Salford Through Guest Lectures and Valuable Industry Insights
“Fostering Future Animation Talent: Exciting Collaboration between University of Salford and MAF,” states Steve Henderson, MAF Festival Director
Sam Ingleson of University of Salford Reiterates Commitment to Providing Students with Real-life Experience and Access to UK Animation Sector through Collaboration with MAF
Save the Date: Manchester Animation Festival Returns 9-13 November 2025
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/manchester-animation-festival-and-university-of-salford-sign-3-year-higher-education-partnership/