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Posts by: Megan

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Guide to recycling at the University of Salford

Starting university and moving out is an exciting time, and it’s also a great opportunity to develop new habits – […]
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Salford and Manchester bucket list

From music to food to shopping to the outdoors, you’ll never be stuck for things to do in Salford and […]
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A Day Out In Manchester: The FREE Edition

We all love a good freebie 🤪 and we know you students do as well! Sometimes we forget that we […]
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A Day Out In Manchester

Hey everyone 👋 We all love a little day out in Manchester and there are so many places to choose […]
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Q&A: Creative Writing graduate secures success at major Manchester festival

Dan Lovatt, a graduate from the University of Salford is launching a play about men’s mental health at the Greater […]
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The Soul of Salford: Victoria Jane’s journey to Radio 1 DJ

Salford alumna Victoria Jane graduated from Broadcast Journalism at the University of Salford three years ago. Since then, the 23-year-old […]
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Cyber Security Q&A with Leonel Dos Santos

Leonel Dos Santos was born in Lisbon and moved to Manchester when he was 13. Leonel completed his undergraduate degree […]
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Creative Writing Q&A with Bella Manning

To celebrate National Writing Day 2021 I caught up with BA Drama and Creative Writing student, Bella Manning, who loves […]
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Keeping on top of your workload at university

Hey everyone👋 I’m coming to the end of my final semester at university and keeping on top of my workload […]
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Learning Disability Week 2021

This week is Learning Disability Week and a time to raise awareness about Learning Disabilities in the UK. I caught […]
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Q&A with film and art enthusiast Jack

Jack Clarke is an MA student, studying Production Management for TV, Film and Digital Media. He has a determined passion for […]
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How to mark Pride Month 2021 🌈

This June is Pride Month and there’s lots going on in Salford and Manchester to help you celebrate in a […]
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STUDENT WORK: Our students’ creative response to climate change

To mark Earth Day 2021, the School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology organised a series of workshops, talks and […]
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BLOG: INTRODUCING…MEGAN

What’s the craic? I’m Megan! As you’ve probably already picked up I’m an Irish girl studying at Salford! You can […]
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Freshers – mental health support guide

Hey everyone 👋 Starting out on your university journey is such an exciting time. However, between meeting new friends and […]

Making a Buzz: Q&A with bee-focused PhD student Isobel

Once an undergraduate student in Biology at Salford, Isobel Grindrod is now studying a PhD at the University with a […]
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Top 10 theatres in the North West

Happy World Theatre Day everyone 🎭 This year has been extremely difficult for the arts sector due to the pandemic, […]
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Starting out on your new journey

Hey everyone👋 Before we know it the next university term will be with us. For those of you who will […]
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Q&A with environmental activist Anna

Anna White is a BA Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology student at the University of Salford. I chatted to her […]
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EP Launch: Q&A with music student Tyler

Tyler Kent is a Popular Music and Recording student at the University of Salford who has just released his new […]
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Hit the North: Digital Exhibition

The University of Salford’s Hit the North exhibition was created by students from across the School of Arts, Media & […]

Q&A: Life as a Digital Video Production and Marketing student

Hey everyone 👋 This week I caught up with MA Digital Video Production and Marketing student Christie Marsh. We chatted […]
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St.Patrick’s Day celebrations from home

‘Dúisigh Éire! Awaken Ireland!’ is the theme of this year’s St Patrick’s Festival. It’s a call for people all over […]
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The Bioscientist magazine– the brains behind the project

This British Science Week I spoke to the co-editors of The Bioscientist. Salford students, Caitlin Owen, Bruce Veloso and Nadia […]
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Life in the lab – a PhD perspective

Holly Broadhurst is a PhD student at the University of Salford who holds an undergraduate degree in Zoology with Animal […]
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University Mental Health Day 2021

Hey everyone, Megan here!👋 As we head into another month of restrictions I thought it might be helpful to share […]
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LGBT+ History Month: Ash’s story

This month is LGBT+ History Month, and to celebrate, we’re hearing from Salford students on what it means to them. In […]
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LGBT+ History Month: Digital Exhibition

To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology put out an open call to students […]
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LGBT+ History Month: Lee’s Story

This month is LGBT+ History Month, and to celebrate, we’re hearing from Salford students on what it means to them. In […]
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LGBT+ History Month: Tim’s story

This month is LGBT+ History Month, and to celebrate, we’re hearing from Salford students on what it means to them. […]
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We didn’t sit A-Level exams and this is how it went

Hey everyone, Megan here! I want to pop on today to offer students some advice. I know it’s a stressful […]
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Free online events to ring in the New Year in style

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and this year it’s going to be a little different. Thanks to […]
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Surviving and thriving this holiday period

Hey everyone, Megan here! With the Christmas holidays approaching and many students staying in Salford for the festive break, I […]