We had the privilege of joining the University of Salford at a special event, the milestone celebration for MGF and Temporary Works Forum. Held at the Old Fire Station, it was an event full of heartfelt stories, proud reflections, and inspiring moments that reminded us why we do what we do.
2025 marked a major milestone for us at MGF, 10 years of supporting University of Salford students, and over £100,000 pledged to help the next generation of engineers thrive. It’s a partnership we’re incredibly proud of.
Since launching the MGF Scholarship in2014/15, we’ve been committed to giving students a real chance to succeed. These non-repayable awards have helped both undergraduate and postgraduate students focus on their studies, build confidence, and take their first steps into the industry.
As Director, Steve Hesketh, shared at the event:
We also celebrated 5 years of support for the Temporary Works Forum, who have contributed £50,000 to Salford students through their own scholarship programme. Their work in raising awareness of temporary works and embedding it into the engineering curriculum is helping shape a more informed, better prepared workforce.
Robin James, Operations Director at the Temporary Works Forum, summed it up as:
The event featured a visual timeline of our journey with University of Salford, highlighting the impact of these scholarships over the years. Professor Simon Green spoke about the importance of access of access to education and how these awards are helping drive social mobility, with Salford ranking fifth in the HEPI Social Mobility Index in 2024.
Former MGF Scholar, Alawi Abdalla, shared:
We are proud of what we have achieved together over the last 10 years, we are excited to see what is to come.
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