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

Calling industry trainers and professionals…

The Pipeline is seeking more trainers to deliver outstanding industry lead programmes, if you are interested in becoming a training or already have some experience of delivery and would like to work with us, please contact our Creative Director Chris Pyke; c.pyke@salford.ac.uk.

“I have never considered delivering professional courses before, but the training I received from The Pipeline enabled me to deliver a 10 day UK wide course, for Production Coordinators. It was an amazing experience and I look forward to delivering the next course”

Helen Stamford, Production Executive, Red Productions.
(Lead trainer for ScreenSkills funded High End TV Step Up to Production Manager training programme)

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.

Meet the team @ The Pipeline

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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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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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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