Feeling homesick is natural especially if moving to university is the first time you have been away from home. Homesickness is defined as a feeling of longing for one’s home during a period of absence from it. So rather than counting down the days until the next term break, here is how I coped with […]
Moving to university is an exciting adventure – becoming independent, meeting new people, studying something you love and finding a new home. However, I understand that it is difficult to say goodbye to your day ones, your pre-undergrad besties. I’ve come up with some tips on how to keep the friendship strong, no matter where […]
We spoke to Ronnie to discuss his successful career since graduating from the University of Salford in Psychology. Drawing on the support he received from Salford, he forged a career as ‘Founder and Chief Innovation Officer’ for 18 Growth, an “all day, everyday, around the world” SEO agency. Read on to hear about his experience […]
Chapel street is on the door step of our main campus. It’s a community of independent food and drink hubs and much more. Whether you’re going on a date, meeting your mates, a flat outing or solo adventure, I have planned a day out on Chapel Street for you. Let’s go… 10am: Coffee If you […]
The ‘university experience’ doesn’t just mean drinking and parties. This might be surprising to some, but it’s okay not to drink at university. Here are some of my tips on how to enjoy university with friends when you don’t drink alcohol. 1. Join a society Joining a society is a great way to make friends […]
The ‘yeast’ I could do, is find the pizza spots you ‘knead’ to go to in Manchester. Let’s go on a tour around Manchester, slice by slice. 1. Crazy Pedro’s, Northern Quarter and Spinningfields It’s a dancing treat and it’s fun to eat. Crazy Pedro’s is a part time pizza parlour and full time Tequila […]
It is no Salfordinary place here. Salford and Manchester are full of historical surprises. And I have gathered a few of my favourite. MAXWELL ROCK N ROLL HALL Maxwell Hall is known today as a lecture and graduation hall but did you know it’s heritage sits firmly in the rock and roll hall of fame? […]
International Friendship Day was last week on the 30th July and it’s a day to celebrate friendship. The bonding friendships you make at university are unforgettable and life changing. Whether you meet your future bridesmaid, bestman or perhaps even the love of your life, the unblooded family you make at university is definitely a strong […]
Here are 5 fun things you can do in Salford to help you fall in love with the city. Let’s splash, explore and slide our way into it. 1. Paddleboarding When the sun’s out, what better way to cool off than a fresh dip in Salford Quays? Salford Watersports Centre is just a 10 minute […]
Happy Pride month ! This June we have been celebrating our LGBTQIA+ students. This week, we’ll be chatting to members of the Students’ Union LGBTQ+ Society. The society hosts drag nights, book clubs, film nights, cocktail nights and more. I caught up with members Ben, Aaron and Matty to find out more. BEN Before Ben […]
Last week was Learning Disability Week 2022. It is a time to raise awareness about learning disabilities in the UK. I caught up with Delmar, a student who studies BSc Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Practice (Integrated Practice) to find out more about the course. According to the NHS, a learning disability affects the way […]
June is Pride month and we want to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ students at the University of Salford. I caught up with students Rine, Hadassah and Mel to find out more about them, their university experience and what advice they have for LGBTQIA+ students joining the University of Salford. RINE Rine is Broadcast Journalism student who […]
This June is Pride Month and there are lots of ways you can celebrate in Salford and Manchester. This year is an important year for the LGBTQIA+ community – marking 50 years since the first ever Pride took place in the UK. Pride month is a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities all around the […]
Why Salford? Hiya, my name is Niamh, and I am a second year Broadcast Journalism student at the University of Salford. Deciding where to go to university can be a big scary deal! I knew I wanted to study broadcast journalism, but I had no clue where I wanted to study it! A family friend […]
This is Me Hiya, I’m Niamh and I study Broadcast Journalism at the University of Salford. I’m from ‘the coolest place on the planet’, Donegal in Ireland, according to the National Geographic (and me!). I was definitely a mermaid in some past life because I love the water and when I visit home, you can […]