About Us
The Pipeline training hub delivers industry-led short courses and Masterclasses to meet the demands of the burgeoning TV, Film and content creation markets across the UK. We work with ScreenSkills, the Department for Education (DfE) and international colleagues across the international screen industries. Our studios and specialist spaces are equipped with industry standard hardware and software and play a central role in the delivery of our courses in Audio, Vision, Craft and Career Development.
Based alongside the BBC, ITV and over 250 digital and media businesses, our inclusivity and diversity aims are to offer training to as many underrepresented groups as possible within the UK Screen and Creative Technology Industries.
Our specialist team of experts and trainers from the screen industry along with academics from University of Salford place us in the unique position to develop course content that is fit-for-purpose to build skills and expertise to take straight back into the workplace.
Our courses are run throughout the year. We also offer bespoke training to individuals and organisations to specifically suit your needs. Contact The Pipeline team for a chat. Email: hello-pipelinemedia@salford.ac.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At The Pipeline we are committed to supporting and developing talent for the screen industries, upskilling and providing CPD opportunities for a hugely diverse range of individuals.
We are committed to all forms of diversity and the creation of equal opportunity for everyone, including further areas of inclusivity such as individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds, diverse geographic locations, those with caring responsibilities.
Working with industry experts and partners to develop inclusive training solutions, always seeking feedback to continually improve ourselves and the courses we offer.
As part of the University of Salford we work together to continually strive for equal opportunities for staff, students and those who work with us.
Further information on this can be found here.
Governance
Governance is the means by which the University is formally organised and directed. It ensures transparency and accountability.
The University Charter, Statutes and Ordinances set out the principal roles and responsibilities of governance and management, supporting the effectiveness of decision-making processes. The Charter, approved by the Privy Council, establishes Council as the university’s supreme governing body. The Statutes and Ordinances provide the constitutional framework that allows the University to govern its affairs. The Charter also establishes Senate as the “academic authority” of the University, with responsibility for overseeing teaching, learning and research.
Further information on this can be found here
Meet the team @ The Pipeline

Creative Director
Christine has been involved in the media industries for over 30 years as a writer, reporter and producer in newspapers, radio and television and continues to develop and deliver training courses to industry professionals. This is combined with 20 years part-time lecturing (PGCE, M.Ed. FHEA) at the University of Salford on under and post-graduate programmes.
Christine is committed to developing training to raise skills across all levels and is a ScreenSkills accredited trainer via their Train the Trainer programme.
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Director of Operations
Sam Ingleson has worked in the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology since 2000 as a senior lecturer in the visual arts, working in community engagement and industry-based knowledge exchange. In her current role she is responsible for the development of external relationships with Industry and the generation of new commercial income streams into the school.
The Pipeline training hub combines the pedagogical expertise within the school with the latest industry knowledge with the benefit of enabling access to our facilities and student community.
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Project Administrator
Lesley started her career within the art and design sector, undertaking a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design followed by an MSc Design Management. Combining working, along with being a part-time practising artist and family life led to Lesley working in a variety of sectors, developing additional skills in administration and customer service. With The Pipeline Lesley has returned to the creative sector where her passion lies, using her acquired skills in a small but highly skilled team providing industry led, specialised courses for the screen industries.
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