We hope you’re as excited as we are about you joining us at Salford! We’ve written a series of blogs to help you prepare for uni life and guide you on your way to becoming unstoppable this year. There’s something for everyone, so grab your favourite drink and have a read.
Need some help? Always remember to askUS. askUS is your one-stop shop for student enquiries and support to help you settle in.
Settling in and making connections
- Wondering how to make friends? You need Umii
I think we can all agree that one of the main concerns we can have about moving to university is […] - Expectations vs reality as an international student
We asked Logan, an international student from the United States, to let us know what she found helpful when she […] - Hacks for living away from home
So, you’ve moved into your glossy new accommodation and waved goodbye (temporarily) to your loved ones. For most of you, […] - Disability support at university
At Salford we want to help all our students as best we can. We recognise that students with a disability, […] - Affordable Ways to Travel around Salford and Manchester
Travelling around Salford and Manchester couldn’t be easier thanks to its excellent transport links! From tram services to cycle paths, outstanding rail […] - Blog: Introducing… Niamh
This is Me Hiya, I’m Niamh and I study Broadcast Journalism at the University of Salford. I’m from ‘the coolest […] - How to get involved as an international student
Coming to university is a huge step for anyone. But it can seem even more daunting if you’ve travelled to another country to study. Fortunately, we have lots of international students in our community, so you are most definitely not alone. Read on to find out just some of the ways you can get involved with campus life. - Things you should know as a commuter student
Do you commute to campus? Being a commuter student might make you use campus differently to some of your peers […] - Your postgrad bucket list
Congratulations, you made it to uni! This is a really exciting time but – take our word for it – […] - Parenting while studying? This is what you need to know
Being a student as well as a parent can feel overwhelming and tough at times. We understand that juggling parenting […]
Taking care of yourself and each other
- Top tips to manage your money
For many students, heading to university is the first taste of financial independence, which can make managing your money feel […] - Different ways to look after your mental health
Your mental health is important. Sometimes your experience at university isn’t always what you might have expected, or you might […] - Ways to keep safe on and around campus
Whilst Salford is a safe place to live and study, there can be times – as there are in all […] - Q&A About Countering Hateful Extremism
We know conversations around extremism can be challenging and confusing at times, but it’s important that we all understand what […]
Academic skills and careers support
- Student Spaces on campus
Spending a bit of time at uni but your accommodation is a little far away to go home for a […] - How To Develop Your Employability Skills
Thinking about future career prospects can sometimes bring a mixture of excitement and nerves. There’s a world of opportunities waiting […] - How To Prepare For Exams
We know you might be feeling a little nervous about upcoming exams, especially if you’ve not sat an exam in […] - How To Plan For Your Future
It’s completely normal to find planning for your future daunting. That’s why we’re here to make sure you have everything you […] - Addressing your top study challengesAttending lectures, asking questions and taking notes are all important parts of going to university. But knowing how and when […]
- Five ways to improve your study skills
Turning up to your lectures and seminars isn’t where the studying stops. Improving your study skills is the key to […]
