Your guide to starting at Salford

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

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  How to prepare for ‘Operation: W.e.l.c.o.m.e Week’August 28, 2019
  The thought process associated with Welcome Week for some new students might be ‘Move in, stock up on drinks, meet… Read more: How to prepare for ‘Operation: W.e.l.c.o.m.e Week’
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  Wondering how to make friends? You need UmiiAugust 19, 2021
  I think we can all agree that one of the main concerns we can have about moving to university is… Read more: Wondering how to make friends? You need Umii
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  Expectations vs reality as an international studentSeptember 7, 2021
  We asked Logan, an international student from the United States, to let us know what she found helpful when she… Read more: Expectations vs reality as an international student
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  Hacks for living away from homeSeptember 22, 2021
  So, you’ve moved into your glossy new accommodation and waved goodbye (temporarily) to your loved ones. This could be the… Read more: Hacks for living away from home
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  Ways to keep safe on and around campusSeptember 22, 2021
  Whilst Salford is a safe place to live and study, there can be times – as there are in all… Read more: Ways to keep safe on and around campus
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  Disability support at universitySeptember 24, 2021
  At Salford we want to help all our students as best we can. We recognise that students with a disability,… Read more: Disability support at university
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  Affordable Ways to Travel around Salford and ManchesterNovember 15, 2021
  Travelling around Salford and Manchester couldn’t be easier thanks to its excellent transport links! From tram services to cycle paths, outstanding rail… Read more: Affordable Ways to Travel around Salford and Manchester
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  Blog: Introducing… NiamhMay 5, 2022
  This is Me Hiya, I’m Niamh and I study Broadcast Journalism at the University of Salford. I’m from ‘the coolest… Read more: Blog: Introducing… Niamh
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  How to get involved as an international studentSeptember 28, 2022
  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.
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  Things you should know as a commuter studentOctober 18, 2022
  Do you commute to campus? Being a commuter student might make you use campus differently to some of your peers… Read more: Things you should know as a commuter student
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  Your postgrad bucket listOctober 25, 2022
  Congratulations, you made it to uni! This is a really exciting time but – take our word for it –… Read more: Your postgrad bucket list
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  Parenting while studying? This is what you need to knowNovember 16, 2022
  Being a student as well as a parent can feel overwhelming and tough at times. We understand that juggling parenting… Read more: Parenting while studying? This is what you need to know
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  Top 5 things to do when you move to university as an International StudentJuly 27, 2023
  Moving to an entirely new country to study is a relatively huge leap in your life, and there are a… Read more: Top 5 things to do when you move to university as an International Student
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  Unlocking northern slangSeptember 11, 2023
  Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV,… Read more: Unlocking northern slang
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  Letter to you: Advice for this new, exciting stageSeptember 20, 2023
  Best for: on-campus students, first in the family to go to university, making friends and general tips for success

Taking care of yourself and each other

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  Top tips to manage your moneySeptember 7, 2021
  For many students, heading to university is your first taste of financial independence, which can make managing your money feel… Read more: Top tips to manage your money
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  Different ways to look after your mental healthSeptember 7, 2021
  Your mental health is important. Sometimes your experience at university isn’t always what you might have expected, or you might… Read more: Different ways to look after your mental health
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  Ways to keep safe on and around campusSeptember 22, 2021
  Whilst Salford is a safe place to live and study, there can be times – as there are in all… Read more: Ways to keep safe on and around campus
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  Q&A About Countering Hateful ExtremismMay 31, 2022
  We know conversations around extremism can be challenging and confusing at times, but it’s important that we all understand what… Read more: Q&A About Countering Hateful Extremism
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  Surviving Winter in Salford November 8, 2023
  Where has the daylight gone? What’s with all the fireworks? Do I need all my clothes to be waterproof now?… Read more: Surviving Winter in Salford 
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  Campus quiet spaces and where to find themJanuary 15, 2024
  Student life can be very hectic especially when you’re going to lectures through a very active and loud campus. The… Read more: Campus quiet spaces and where to find them

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