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Helena

Hi I'm Helena and I'm currently studying English Language and Creative Writing. Lived in Manchester all my life. My favourite things include bookshops, poetry and hot chocolates with excessive amounts of cream and marshmallows. ☕?
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How to prepare for ‘Operation: W.e.l.c.o.m.e Week’

The thought process associated with Welcome Week for some new students might be ‘Move in, stock up on drinks, meet your flatmates, flat night out, party all of freshers week’ and then inevitably spend the last weekend of freshers’ week curled up in your new bed, Netflix on, ‘dying’ from too many late nights. Now […]

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BLOG: What I learned from my university experience

One of the most peculiar feelings about coming to the end of my time at university has been that it feels like the past three years have been an absolute blur but also a period of such exciting change in my life. One minute I was plopping my suitcase down on my bed in a […]

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New Adelphi Reviews: Concerto

It’s not everyday you walk into the theatre to be welcomed with a sheet of music, a pencil, and an apple. But the night of “Concerto” was no typical piece of theatre. The production of ‘Concerto’, by Michael Pinchbeck, was created to ‘take you on a journey, and bring you back home again’: and boy, […]

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New Adelphi Reviews: Emergence

Here at Salford, many of our courses involve hands-on experience within your desired industry, or can even fast-track you straight into an industry role. Studying at Salford is never just sky-high piles of textbooks and exams, and the MA Dance: Performance and Professional Practices course is a prime example of the exciting and interactive learning […]

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Studying Social Policy: Matthew Torbitt

Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying here. At the University of Salford we take pride in our School of Health and Society – a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a vast range of opportunities for our students and clients. Matthew Torbitt is […]

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Sustainable student style: 5 tips for eco-friendly fashion

One of the benefits of moving to Salford and Manchester is that our city is ready and waiting for any high street shopping venture once the student loan hits. With the Manchester Arndale being one of the UK’s biggest shopping centres, the Trafford Centre only a bus ride away from our university as well as […]

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New Adelphi Reviews: The Band

As our first trimester has rolled in, New Adelphi Theatre’s autumn and winter season has premiered, promising some incredible shows, cosy film screenings, and cheap comedy nights. The first show I had the pleasure of watching for our New Adelphi reviews was ‘The Band’, a quirky, contemporary dance show by the award-winning Levantes Dance Theatre. […]

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Celebrating Christmas in Salford & Manchester 2019

Have you already got the itch to put those Christmas decorations up? Desperate to be sipping hot toddy under glittering street lights in the bustle of high street shoppers? It happens to the best of us, and if it’s your very first time experiencing the run up to Christmas in Manchester then you are in […]

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New Adelphi Theatre Preview: Autumn/Winter 2019

With a new academic trimester brings other new things – including a brand new, incredible theatre season at the New Adelphi Theatre! Located right on our main campus, inside the New Adelphi building, the theatre is a fantastic spot for anyone to come and catch a high-quality show. Students and staff are even eligible for […]

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Studying Social Policy: Artiana Blaize

Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying here. At the University of Salford we take pride in our School of Health and Society – a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a vast range of opportunities for our students. Our BSc (Hons) Social Policy […]

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Studying Social Policy: Megan Rowlands-Mckie

Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying here. At the University of Salford we take pride in our School of Health and Society – a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a vast range of opportunities for our students. Our BSc (Hons) Social Policy […]

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Finally moving to Salford? 6 places that will be essential to your student life

It’s finally here – the day you move out. Your parent or guardian has you up and awake at an ungodly hour. They’re double-checking you’ve packed everything; toothbrush, chargers, passport – “have you definitely packed the cutlery set we bought you from B&M darling?” Your stomach is twisted with knots of excitement and nervousness and […]

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Recent Reads: Helena’s Round-up

It’s no surprise to anyone that being a creative writing student and being a bookworm go hand in hand. My course, English Language and Creative Writing, involves a lot of reading both non-fiction and fiction but I am extremely grateful for it as sometimes it gives me a good reason to spend a Friday night […]

10 tips for being a sustainable student

Student life can be quite hectic sometimes – juggling your workload, social life, commuting and any part time jobs or volunteering you might do on the side. Trying to watch your carbon footprint or worrying about the environment on top of that might seem quite daunting. But now, as the discussion of climate change, plastic […]

Barcelona Business Trip: Interview with Cemre

We promise that Manchester isn’t always raining! But luckily, if you’re a student at the University of Salford, you might have a chance to travel and visit other places all over the country and sometimes even visit some gorgeous, sunny cities like Barcelona! These wonderful experiences could be all part of your course! MSc International […]

What is Enactus?: An interview with Andreea C. Mois

When you’re balancing your university work, a part-time job and family commitments, your spare time can seem all too sparse. Whether you fancy blowing off steam, trying new hobbies or doing your bit for the community, Salford’s Students’ Union provides a variety of ways to spend your time away from the lecture theatre. We met […]

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Mooting in Zambia: Interview with Ja’far & Emma

On the 8th – 12th April 2019, the 16th Commonwealth Moot was held in Zambia, with Law students Ja’far Imam and Emma Clarke representing the United Kingdom in the competition. The competition featured teams from all over the globe including Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, India and Uganda. Our team did a fantastic job and made it […]

Dissecting the world of film: Interview with Hazel Woolnough

The film industry is thriving more than ever and it’s never been a better time to take on a university course after your A level studies that explores the industry from a number of perspectives and discusses the industry’s future. Here at the University of Salford we have several courses that do just that, one […]

Why a research-based placement is an opportunity not to be missed

UPDATE: Suzan and Zoya have shared with us a detailed insight into what they learned from their placement and what they got up to as it came to an end. Read more about their placement experience in the update blog here. Two of our Biomedical Science students had the incredible opportunity to do placement years […]