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 and […]
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 […]
My Second Home From the moment I reached Manchester, I never felt disconnected from my own country. Before I came, I was honestly a bit worried that I wouldn’t adapt easily, but the exact opposite happened. The city is diverse to the extent that you can find people from many different faiths, societies, and cultural […]
Hi Jannat! Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and the course you are studying? Hello! Yes of course, my name is Jannat and I am an International student from Kuwait. I am currently studying for an MA in Public Relations and Digital Communications. I have particularly chosen to study this course because […]
Once an undergraduate student in Biology at Salford, Isobel Grindrod is now studying a PhD at the University with a very sweet focus, honeybees. I put Isobel under the microscope to discover exactly what her research entails and find out more about how the University’s industry partnerships led her to the buzzy creatures. Your PhD […]
Happy World Theatre Day everyone ? This year has been extremely difficult for the arts sector due to the pandemic, but as they say in showbiz, the show must go on. The creative arts industry have adapted and developed in order to bring us online performances and keep our love for theatre alive. There are […]
Hey everyone? Before we know it the next university term will be with us. For those of you who will be joining Salford as new students, you might be feeling a little bit nervous, naturally. I know I was when I was in your shoes! Here’s some tips from myself as a final year student, […]
This month is LGBT+ History Month, and to celebrate, we’re hearing from Salford students on what it means to them. In this blog we speak to final year Film Production student Ash, who will also be appearing on an Instagram Live at 16:00 today, 26 February 2021, over on the @salforduni account. Join us to hear about their experiences. […]
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Sun Mingxu who studied both his master’s and doctoral degree at Salford. Sun has gone on to launch his own business helping people recover from stroke. What did you study at Salford and what were your key achievements during this time? I studied a master’s in Manufacturing […]