From beginning his university career studying Marine Biology and armed with a passion for all things ocean and wildlife, read on to find out more about Sam’s journey through the University of Salford and how he went on to study a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies. Why did you choose to study at Salford? I […]
With a love of nature and the environment from a young age, James always knew what he wanted to study. Read on to find out more about his story; from choosing to study Marine Biology at the University of Salford to where he plans to take his career. Hi James! Thanks so much for coming […]
Initially wanting to study Medicine, Wiktoria decided to come to Salford to study Biomedical Science, and loved it so much she’s now studying a Masters degree in Microbiology. Read on to hear more about her story. “With the BSc in Biomedical Science, you will have the knowledge and the skills to be a proficient and […]
After arriving in the UK from war-torn Afghanistan in just over 10 years ago and without knowing a word of English, read Hussain’s incredibly inspiring journey from where he started to now studying BEng Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Salford. Why did you choose to study at Salford? I chose Salford University because it […]
After being drawn in to studying Aircraft Engineering with Pilot studies by our exceptional facilities, read Sabah’s story on how she made the decision to come to study at the University of Salford, why she loves it and where she hopes to use her degree here in her future career. Why did you choose to […]
After looking at all of the universities within the Manchester, Fenton Cooney, a now-final year BEng Aeronautical Engineering student, came to a University of Salford open day and decided that this was the place. Read on to find out more about Fenton’s journey throughout his course; what he enjoys most about studying at Salford, his […]
Having wanted to do engineering since childhood, Megan picked up her life in Northern Ireland and moved to Salford. Since graduating in Summer 2024, she has her sights set on becoming a pilot. Read on to see Megan’s take on studying BSc Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Salford. What made you want to study […]
It’s that time of the year where assignments are in full swing, and one of the most dreaded part of it is the groupwork tasks. It’s easy to fall behind in group assignments, expecting other people to do the work for you, but I’m here to make sure you get involved and stay productive, so […]
A Salford student has shone on the national stage after winning a student of the year award, thanks to her work helping teach children about conservation. NEON celebrated their annual awards ceremony in Westminster, honouring the successes and accomplishments of those involved in higher education. The professional organisation aims to support those involved in widening […]
Follow Victoria on her journey from University of Salford student to Lead Seal and Penguin Keeper at Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary. Hear all about she found her course, staff support and the opportunities she found as a result of her time here. Hi Victoria! I’m so excited to hear more about your course. First, tell […]
From practice rooms to the release of a debut album, BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording graduate Connor Kaminski has been on an incredible journey. With over 80 thousand followers on Instagram, Connor has built a platform to share his work with likeminded people. We spoke to Connor about his time at the University […]
After a stint working through retail jobs, Georgia decided that to get the job she really wanted; a job that she would enjoy, she’d have to go to university. Armed with an interest in wildlife and the environment, she visited our campus and enrolled on the course. So, Georgia, you’re studying Wildlife Conservation with Zoo […]
Now that daylight savings is upon us and we begin to enter the winter months where assignments seem to take over, it’s more important then ever to look after your mental health and wellbeing at university. That being said, here are a few ways you can prioritise your wellbeing at university, especially during this time […]
Let’s be real—the cold is hitting hard, and it’s way too easy to just stay in, wrap yourself up like a human burrito, and binge your fave Netflix shows. But hold up! This is your sign to shake things up, make some core memories, and fully vibe with the festive magic of being a student […]
1. Make the most out of the first few weeks of Uni The first two weeks of university will be the best time of your life! Go out with your flatmates, make the most out of the welcome events hosted on main campus and allow the excitement of moving to take over – you’ll never […]
Having stepped away from English Literature and Teaching in pursuit of something new, Charlotte, 27, decided to embark on a journey of learning skills to help the environment and wider world during the climate crisis. After seeing that Salford’s Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology was the first course of its kind to be approved by […]
From university graduate to business owner. With support from University of Salford’s business incubator, Launch@Salford, BSc Film Production graduate Sam Michael Wood turned a passion for creativity into Further Works, a successful video, photo and social agency. Getting Started From a young age, I’d always known I wanted to start my own business. I’d always […]
Shopping when you’re a student is unavoidable, from buying your weekly food shops to wanting to spend time with your uni mates, money can add up and your student overdraft will start to look a little too tempting; so here are my best pieces of advice to save some money when shopping and spending when […]
Meet Muhammad, 27, who dreams of working as a professional planner focusing on sustainable urban development. After attending an Open Day and meeting our staff and students, he was impressed and enrolled onto our MSc Town and Country Planning course. Why did you choose to study MSc Town and Country Planning? I chose this field […]
Meet Jessica Davies, 23, who dreamt of a career in environmental consultancy and took the first step with our MSc in Town and Country Planning. Hi Jess! It would be great to hear about what you enjoyed during your course. What were the best bits? The lecturers on my course, specifically Lesley, Paul, Scott and […]