I am a few months away from finishing off my third year at Salford and there are quite a few things I will miss being a student here… 1- Living in a city So I originally came from the outskirts of Chester (near the border of Wales) so I was so used to living in […]
Sometimes campus doesn’t feel like the right environment to study in after a day of lectures. There are also times when you just want to change things up a bit. Thankfully, there are other study spaces around our campuses to enjoy. Why not switch up your study routine and head to one of these spots […]
Manchester can be an exciting place with so many things to go and do. If you find yourself on campus over Easter Break, then here are a few picks from us of places you should go and explore: 1. Visit the museums: Museums can be a fun, budget friendly and an easy day out. There […]
LLB Law with Criminology student Aamenah Chohan tells us about her experience studying at Salford Business School and her plans after graduation. All About the Course My course focuses on core legal concepts and how they are practically applied within different communities. It involves analysing core legal subjects and their effectiveness when applied to real-life […]
Studying as a student can be difficult – especially with plenty of distractions around you on campus. Here are a few the tips I use while studying. Tip number 1: Study away from home Now I know what you are thinking, studying at home can be more comfortable, but that is the exact reason I […]
University was an unexpected experience, but it has never been one that I have regretted. I feel that the University of Salford was the right place to be as it inspired me as a woman to find motivation through other stories of women who have succeeded in their careers. Although University doesn’t guarantee you fulfillment […]
The University of Salford prides itself on finding ways to help the environment and be sustainable throughout it’s campus. Here are some of the ways in which our campus is sustainable: Number 1- Our Waste Management System Waste and recycling is one of the most viable ways we can be environmentally friendly on campus and […]
The final year of university is often the most daunting one, so here are some tips from someone also heading into third year to help settle your nerves – you’re not alone! Tip Number One – Be prepared The workload this year is going to be bigger than anything you have dealt with in the […]
Hear from Adil Khurshid, a third year BEng Civil Engineering student, who undertook a three-month placement at MGF through his Temporary Works Forum (TWf) scholarship. Can you tell us about your placement? Over the summer, I spoke with the director of Temporary Works Forum who put my CV out on the forum. MGF then reached […]
Meet Emma, a MSc Sustainability student and recent Salford Geography graduate. Read on to find out about Emma’s experience studying Sustainability at Salford. Tell us a little bit about yourself… I am a 34 year old mature, deaf and disabled student. I am currently studying towards my master’s degree in Sustainability with a predicted grade […]
Travelling all the way from Mumbai to study an undergrad in Audio and Acoustical Engineering at Salford when he was just 17, Prathmesh Thakker decided to see more of the world while he studied. We sat down with Prathmesh to hear more about his 10-month placement in Leuven, Belgium and how it helped him to […]
Ola came from Nigeria to study for a bachelor’s In computer science at Salford. He started by doing the International Foundation Year, which he says has set him up for success in his degree. Read on to find out what he has to say about his course and the practical experience he has been getting […]
Junaid has had a lot of work experience during his studies in journalism and public relations and feels confident in stepping into the professional world. Find out how he used his initiative and made the most of the support available to him, to secure his dream internship in football. Hi Junaid, can you tell us […]
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 […]
We spoke to Rachel, an MA Dance Performance and Professional Practices student studying at the University of Salford to understand why she chose Salford and how this has facilitated the path to achieving her dreams. Hi Rachel, can you tell us a bit about your course? I chose to study this unique course as we […]
Starting university and moving out is an exciting time, and it’s also a great opportunity to develop new habits – such as recycling! Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces the energy needed for manufacturing, and helps reduce pollution and the amount of waste sent to landfill and incinerators. Here’s a quick guide to recycling at […]
We spoke to Lina from Egypt to find out what motivated her to study Psychology and how she has found it so far. She also told us about how her academic English skills have developed through her International Foundation Year course. Hi Lina, it’s lovely to speak to you. Can you tell us a little […]
We all love a good freebie ? and we know you students do as well! Sometimes we forget that we don’t actually need to spend money to have a good time. This can be easily lost in translation when you’re living in a big city like Manchester. But despite all the crazy golf, cinema trips […]
Hey everyone ? We all love a little day out in Manchester and there are so many places to choose from. I thought i’d round up some of my favourite spots in the city that you might like to check out…? Junk Yard Golf The cocktails in Junk Yard Golf are so cute!!! ?? You […]
What’s the craic? I’m Megan! As you’ve probably already picked up I’m an Irish girl studying at Salford! You can find me speaking to people, speaking to microphones and speaking anywhere I can get my foot in really! As part of the Student Social Media Team I’m going to speak to you guys about life […]