For Women’s History Month we’re doing a deep dive into some of the content you can find in the Library’s new resource: Bloomsbury Global Encyclopedia of Women in Architecture. Shut out and hidden Architecture first became a recognised profession in the UK in 1834 with the founding of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). […]
Are you frustrated with your typing skills or lack of? Fed up with how long it takes to type a short paragraph of text? Learning to type accurately… at speed… without looking at the keyboard is known as touch typing. It’s a great skill to acquire. Touch typing saves you a lot of time, and […]
It’s easy to take our familiar settings for granted – especially when we are commuting onto campus every day. We think about getting to class or work on time and about getting home to beat the traffic. Being right on campus, we might often pass by Peel Park, but we don’t always spend time there […]
Welcome to the University of Salford Library. This is the ultimate guide to help you access all the services you’ll need in the Library and help you survive your degree! Whether you’re here to study, print, borrow, or just find a quiet corner, we’ve got you covered. Where to find us We’ve got four library […]
Earlier this year an inspirational team of library and archives professionals held an event for people from Black, Asian, mixed and minoritised ethnic backgrounds at the University of Salford. ‘Curious about a career in libraries and archives?’ sought to offer career insights to an audience that is under-represented in the information world. This blog post […]
Master’s student Rachel has spent 20 days working in the Library as part of her placement on the Revans Collection for Action Learning. Reginald Revans, a key figure in the development of action learning, left behind a wealth of materials, including hand-drawn graphs and tables. During his lectures, he frequently used flip charts to present […]
We’re thrilled to share an exclusive blog post from the winner of the 2024 Walter Greenwood Essay Prize! The Library reinstated the prize in 2023. It recognises and rewards students on the MA English programme who have used the University’s literary archive collections. Elizabeth Campbell In this post, this year’s winner, Elizabeth Campbell, delves […]
If you are set an assessment where you have only two, five or ten minutes to deliver a presentation, that’s a micro-presentation! If you have delivered a presentation at university you’ll know that academic presentations typically require you to explain a problem or a research question in a compelling way, offering recommendations or results, and […]
We are delighted to announce the creation of the University of Salford Campus Heritage Trail, an exciting initiative designed to bring the rich history of our University to life. This permanent feature on our campus invites students, staff and visitors to explore and connect with our heritage in a new and interactive way. The Campus […]
A new era of academic publishing We’re excited to announce the launch of Salford Open Journals, an innovative platform dedicated to showcasing the exceptional academic work produced by students. This new initiative represents a significant step forward in our commitment to fostering academic excellence and providing a prestigious outlet for research, creative works, and scholarly […]