Meet Corrine Deadman – BSc Business Management with Sport

We caught up with BSc Business Management with Sport student Corrine Deadman who talks us through her experience studying at […]

Alternative Study Spaces in Salford

Sometimes campus doesn’t feel like the right environment to study in after a day of lectures. There are also times […]

Meet Nicole Swatts – BA Fashion Business and Promotion

Nicole decided to make a slight switch in her course choice from BA (Hons) Fashion Design to BA (Hons) Fashion […]

Blog: Introducing Yewande 

Hello there!  My name is Yewande, I am a 26-year-old international master’s student currently studying Digital Marketing. I’m not the typical […]

Blog: Introducing Tia

Who Am I? Hello everyone, my name is Tia. I’m 20 years old and I’m a second-year undergraduate student at […]

Guide to studying

Studying as a student can be difficult especially with plenty of distractions around you on campus. Here is my guide […]

Micah Williams – from Salford graduate to Coldplay world tour

BSc Media Technology graduate Micah Williams has gone from strength to strength in his career since leaving Salford. We caught […]

Ellie’s journey to studying MA Fashion Business and Marketing

Meet Ellie a BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion graduate, who furthered her learning and enrolled onto the MA Fashion […]

Ben’s experience at Salford studying BA Film Studies

Ben Vincent, spoke to us about his time studying BA (Hons) Film Studies and how it has prepared him for […]

Kabiru’s experience at Salford studying MSC Public Health

Salford can be a place where you unlock your potential, and where you can use your studies to enact change […]

Breaking Myths About Studying In The UK As An International Undergraduate Student

Moving abroad can be scary and trust me most international students all worry about the same things before arriving in […]

Top 5 Photo Spots in Manchester

Photography has been a huge part of my life since my childhood, but in recent years I found myself unmotivated […]

Save money on the go

As a student, it’s common to feel strapped for cash, especially as the cost of living rises. We’ve put together our top tips and student-specific hacks that will help...

Discover the Best Spots for Art Lovers in Salford and Manchester

Salford and Manchester, are cities that boasts a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant art scene. If you’re an art […]

Transport for Greater Manchester: A Guide

Moving to a new city and country can be scary, especially trying to learn how to navigate the transport system […]

MEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies student experience – Nataniel’s Story

Hear from Nataniel Hewelt, currently studying an integrated MEng in Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies. He has completed his three […]

Unlocking northern slang

Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV, […]

Top 5 things to do when you move to university as an International Student

Moving to an entirely new country to study is a relatively huge leap in your life, and there are a […]

Celebrating your proudest achievements

We asked you what you’re proud of achieving this year – no matter how big or small – and we […]

Discover Salford’s History 

You may have spent a lot of time in Salford; whether you’ve been studying on campus or exploring everything the […]

Interview with Occupational Therapy student, Peter Saville 

For many people, studying a postgraduate qualification can be the starting point of a brand-new career. At the University of […]

Earth Day: Creating a more sustainable campus

Saturday 22 April is the annual celebration of Earth Day! Earth Day is all about taking time to reflect on […]

Explore the city for free

Manchester and Salford are famous for many things: the architecture, the culture, the music, and most famously of all…the University […]

Our top 5 tips to save money at home

For many of you, not only could this be your first time away from home, but also the first time […]

Making the most of winter in Manchester

Winter is such a magical season, but the cold weather and shorter days can make it feel a tad draining, […]

The Best Music Venues in Salford

So, the week is coming to a close, and you’re looking for some live music to end the week in […]

Blog: Why I Chose Salford

From MediaCity and industry connections, to a cheap night out. Here’s a comprehensive list of why I chose to study […]

Gaining transferable skills studying BSc Biomedical Science 

At Salford, our focus is on teaching our students the industry-standard skills and transferable skills they need to succeed in […]

Studying MSc Biomedical Science: Sana’s story

Sana from Pakistan dreams of developing novel cancer drugs in future. Read on to find out how her course is […]

Blog: Why I chose Salford

Choosing Salford was quite an easy decision to be honest. Although it was nearly four years ago since I first […]

Starting a master’s after 8 years in the industry: Q&A with Ye Qiao

We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September […]

Physiotherapy graduate opens his own clinic in Hong Kong.

Man Ho Calvin Kwan, from Hong Kong, graduated in 2016 and set up his own physiotherapy clinic in Hong Kong […]

Former Hack Manchester winner secures job at the University of Salford’s Energy House: meet Anestis.

We caught up with Greek student, Anestis Sitmalidis, who’s been offered a job at Salford Energy House testing facility just […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

There are many reasons why I chose to study at the University of Salford, from the location, to the accommodation, module […]

Top 5 days out from Salford Crescent Train Station

Salford Crescent train station is based just a 2 minute walk from our Peel Park campus, and you can get […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

When it came down to it there were many reasons as to why I chose to come to Salford, but […]

Ways to unleash your creativity whilst living in Manchester and Salford

Don’t be fooled by the idea that university is meant to be a time where you have everything set in […]

TOP 10: Celebration time

Got a birthday coming up? Got those results you wanted? Bored and just want to get out of the house? […]

Places in Manchester and Salford to kickstart your 2019 fitness routine

I think we can all say we’ve had those New Year resolutions where we are determined to be more active […]

Get your nerd on: Top 10 places to visit in Manchester for comic, film and game fans

Manchester is known for many things: music, fashion, landmarks, museums and football teams. When you come to the University of […]

Educational Entertainment: How to make the most of your free time

Have you ever considered taking learning beyond the same four walls of the lecture halls? Learning new things can be […]

Top 10: Cheapest places to wine and dine in Salford and Manchester

Let’s face it, us students have a popular reputation of not being the richest of people out there – apart […]

India’s top picks: the best music venues in Manchester and Salford

One of the big plus points of studying at the University of Salford is being right at the centre of […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

Moving to university is a massive step as a young adult. Often you’re alone moving to an entirely different city, […]

I slept rough in Manchester

Whilst I always understood that my days as a student were never going to be the most affluent of my […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

My journey to university didn’t involve much travel but that didn’t stop it from being one of the best choices […]

Things to do: outdoor swimming

So apparently, outdoor swimming is the newest trend to take Salford by storm. Naturally I had to throw myself in […]

6 arty places to visit in Manchester and Salford

Blessed with tons of culture and creativity, Manchester and Salford are bursting with contemporary art galleries and spaces. Here are […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

As someone who is indecisive by nature, choosing which university I was going to attend was the single most challenging […]

Quirky study spaces in Manchester and Salford: part 2

Although studying in the same place every day can be useful to achieve a routine, it can also get quite […]

5 TV shows which feature Manchester

We all know that Coronation Street is based on the terraced Northern streets, but did you know that Manchester and […]

Making the most of the sun in Manchester and Salford

There’s no denying that Manchester is known for grey skies and rainy days, so when the sun does shine, it’s […]

BLOG: My favourite places on campus

Everyone has their own favourite spots on campus where they like to hang out. Here, I’m going to run through my […]

Ways to keep fit while studying

Keeping fit and exercising is an important part of university. It’s great to have some time to de-stress and collect […]

BLOG: Making time for myself during final year

The final year of university can be tough. Dissertations and part-time employment paired with graduate job hunting and exams are enough […]

Brunch spots in Manchester and Salford

Everyone loves a good brunch, and amongst students it’s (probably) favoured more than breakfast, because, who’s really up in time […]

Celebrity spotting in Manchester and Salford

Manchester is fast becoming one of the swankiest places to be. With two football teams, a soap series and a […]

Top 6 cultural venues in Manchester and Salford

Greater Manchester is known for its galleries, music scene and fast-expanding range of hotels and restaurants. There’s always something going on in […]

6 unique coffee shops in Manchester and Salford

Whether you’re planning on taking your laptop and study notes, or just fancy spending a chilled out afternoon with friends, a […]

The best running routes in Salford – Rebecca’s pick

Going for a run can be the perfect way to let off steam after a long day, the ideal revision […]

Manchester and Salford festival guide

So where springs to mind when you think of festivals: Glastonbury, Reading, Coachella, Salford? Yes that’s right, I said Salford. Salford and […]

Affordable ideas for Valentine’s Day

When you’re a student, learning how to budget your money is a very important skill. With special occasions like Valentine’s […]

Claire George – A Summer in Uganda

Claire George is a BSc Physiotherapy student at the University of Salford who spent time in Uganda this summer working with […]

10 quirky study spaces in Manchester and Salford

If the library spaces and other communal areas around university are getting a bit too crowded or you’re just sick […]

10 date night spots in Manchester and Salford

Whether you and your partner are in a long term relationship, you’ve just started seeing somebody new, or you’re wanting […]