British 101: Bank Holidays and Celebrations

Studying in the UK can be an exciting experience filled with new cultures and traditions. One aspect of British life […]

What’s On

Here you’ll find upcoming events for the month on and around campus. Getting involved in events and activities is a […]

Places to explore when you come to Salford

Welcome to Salford! Starting your journey at the University of Salford is one thing you’d entirely love, and there’s so […]

Tips for settling into University as a new student 

Starting university is an exciting time, and we know you’re buzzing with excitement and maybe a few nerves too. But […]

How to make the most of the sun in Manchester and Salford

Although Manchester is known for its predominantly rainy conditions, when the sun comes out there’s nothing better than spending the […]

How I made myself a home in a new city

For many students like myself, a big part of university life is moving away from home and living independently for […]

Affordable Ways to Travel around Salford and Manchester

Travelling around Salford and Manchester couldn’t be easier thanks to its excellent transport links! From tram services to cycle paths, outstanding rail […]

Our top 5 tips to save money at home

For many of you, not only could this be your first time away from home, but also the first time […]

What you need to know for registration

It’s that wonderful time of year again – the time that gets us excited to start (and is kind of […]

Student Spaces on Campus

Spending a bit of time at uni but your accommodation is a little far away to go home for a […]

The Benefits of Volunteering

At Salford, you have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of volunteering roles throughout your studies. These roles are for students with […]

Expectations vs reality as an international student

We asked Logan, an international student from the United States, to let us know what she found helpful when she […]

How to get involved as an international student

Coming to university is a huge step for anyone. But it can seem even more daunting if you've travelled to another country to study. Fortunately, we have lots of...

Disability support at university

At Salford we want to help all our students as best we can. We recognise that students with a disability, […]

Different ways to look after your mental health

Your mental health is important. Sometimes your experience at university isn’t always what you might have expected, or you might […]

How To Develop Your Employability Skills

Thinking about future career prospects can sometimes bring a mixture of excitement and nerves. There’s a world of opportunities waiting […]

Things you should know as a commuter student

Do you commute to campus? Being a commuter student might make you use campus differently to some of your peers […]

How to prepare for ‘Operation: W.e.l.c.o.m.e Week’

The thought process associated with Welcome Week for some new students might be ‘Move in, stock up on drinks, meet […]

Keep costs down on campus

Managing your money as a student can be tough, especially given the current cost of living crisis. Coming to campus for a lecture or seminar? Read our top tips...

Explore the city for free

Manchester and Salford are famous for many things: the architecture, the culture, the music, and most famously of all…the University […]

Wondering how to make friends? You need Umii

I think we can all agree that one of the main concerns we can have about moving or returning to […]

Parenting while studying? This is what you need to know

Being a student as well as a parent can feel overwhelming and tough at times. We understand that juggling parenting […]

Save money on your weekly food shop

Managing your money as a student can be tricky – especially during the current cost of living crisis. Here are our top tips to help you save money on...

Five Ways to Improve Your Study Skills

Turning up to your lectures and seminars isn’t where your learning stops. To ace your assignments you need to be […]

Hacks for living away from home

So, you’ve moved into your glossy new accommodation and waved goodbye (temporarily) to your loved ones. This could be the […]

Ways to keep safe on and around campus

Whilst Salford is a safe place to live and study, there can be times – as there are in all […]

Top tips to manage your money

For many students, heading to university is your first taste of financial independence, which can make managing your money feel […]

8 Ways to Make Connections This Summer

Summertime at uni can feel a bit different to other parts of the academic year, especially if you’re on break […]

Things you DON’T need to pack for university

Moving to university can be an exciting experience for many and getting to decorate a brand new room is always […]

What graduation is really like: Q&A with a recent grad

Always wondered what a Salford Graduation is really like? Me too! Luckily, I had a chat with one of our […]

Fun things to do in Manchester as a university student

As one of the UK’s most exciting and upcoming city, Manchester always has something fun to offer – especially for […]

Men’s Health Week: Our Colleague Stories

This Men's Health Week, read our colleague's stories concerning issues including diabetes, nutrition and exercise that have a huge impact on men's health and wellbeing.

Life as a Pakistani student at Salford

As an international student from Pakistan at the University of Salford, I have had a wonderful experience. Here are some […]

How to reach your potential this deadline season

We are rapidly approaching the end of the Trimester but before you can put your full focus into enjoying the […]

Alternative Study Spaces in Salford

Sometimes campus doesn’t feel like the right environment to study in after a day of lectures. There are also times […]

Meet James Hodgson-Jones – BSc Accounting and Finance

We spoke to BSc Accounting and Finance student James Hodgson – Jones about his experience obtaining a placement at Ernst and […]

A focus on sustainability: Meet Oliver Scragg

Oliver Scragg is an undergraduate International Business Management student, currently undertaking a placement year at supply chain management powerhouse Wincanton’s […]

Opening new opportunities in finance – Temisan’s story

Discover how Temisan followed her passion to study MSc Finance at Salford.

Arunima’s Experiences Studying MSc Artificial Intelligence

Arunima decided to make a slight career shift and study MSc Artificial Intelligence. Read her experiences of studying at Salford.

The Power of Female Mentorship

University was an unexpected experience, but it has never been one that I have regretted. I feel that the University […]

Meet our apprentices

Hear from three Salford apprentices about their experience receiving on-the-job training from industry professionals while they study.

Campus quiet spaces and where to find them

Student life can be very hectic especially when you’re going to lectures through a very active and loud campus. The […]

Overcoming shyness at uni

It’s entirely normal to feel shy or experience some anxiety when you try something new or enter a new stage […]

Week in the Life of a Biomedical Student – Sara Kassam

Meet Sara Kassam, who is studying our IBMS-accredited BSc Biomedical Science course. What inspired you to choose this field of […]

Chris’s Story – Quantity Surveyor graduate working at KAM Project Consultants

Meet Christopher Gildert, who graduated with a distinction in HNC Construction and a First Class Honours in BSc Quantity Surveying. […]

Sevim’s Wildlife career journey after graduating

Meet Sevim, who studied a BSc Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology and MSc Wildlife Documentary Production. What inspired you to […]

Read about Jonathan’s experience as part of the Salford Racing Society

What made you decide to join the Salford Racing society and how did you get involved? Sounds cliché but I […]

Surviving Winter in Salford 

Where has the daylight gone? What’s with all the fireworks? Do I need all my clothes to be waterproof now? […]

Letter to you: Finding your way forward

Best for: making friends, advice for the future, encouragement and tips for success

Letter to you: Be scared and then be brave

Best for: wellbeing advice, uni memories, encouragement and tips for the future

Letter to you: Big nights out and baked bean lasagne

Best for: uni memories, making the most of student life and general advice for settling in

Letter to you: Top tips for commuters

Best for: mature students, feeling worried and advice for commuters

Letter to you: Discover a new side of yourself

Best for: finding balance, encouragement and advice for success

Letter to you: Find your tribe and thrive

Best for: disabled students, LGBTQIA+ community, wellbeing advice and general tips for success

Letter to you: Keep calm and drink tea

Best for: uni memories, making friends and encouragement

Letter to you: Take the leap

Best for: making friends, encouragement and general tips for success

Letter to you: Cherish the journey

Best for: top tips for growth, making the most of student life and wellbeing advice

Letter to you: Go the extra mile

Best for: general tips for settling in, encouragement and wellbeing advice

Letter to you: Explore at your own pace

Best for: general tips for success, feeling overwhelmed and wellbeing advice

Letter to you: Juggling uni, parenting and part-time work

Best for: over-21s, parents and tips for settling in

Letter to you: Being my international self

Best for: international students, feeling anxious and wellbeing advice

Letter to you: Reflecting on my time at uni

Best for: moving away from home, feeling worried and making friends

Letter to you: Advice for this new, exciting stage

Best for: on-campus students, first in the family to go to university, making friends and general tips for success

Unlocking northern slang

Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV, […]

Week in the life of an architecture student – Matthew’s story

Meet Matthew Turner, second year BSc Architecture student, who tells us about his typical week.   How would you start your […]

Construction Alumni lands role at BTTC – Raheema’s Story

Meet Raheema Majid, the latest BSc Construction Project Management graduate from the university to land an impressive graduate role at […]

Top 5 things to do when you move to university as an International Student

Moving to an entirely new country to study is a relatively huge leap in your life, and there are a […]

Celebrating your proudest achievements

We asked you what you’re proud of achieving this year – no matter how big or small – and we […]

Discover Salford’s History 

You may have spent a lot of time in Salford; whether you’ve been studying on campus or exploring everything the […]

5 Ways to Become a Global Citizen 

In an increasingly connected world, there’s never been a better time to grow your global mindset. Having a global mindset is a key […]

Interview with Occupational Therapy student, Peter Saville 

For many people, studying a postgraduate qualification can be the starting point of a brand-new career. At the University of […]

Ace Every Interview with a Global Mindset

Found your dream career post-graduation? First thing’s first, you’ll need to ace your interview! Your future interviewers will be on […]

Earth Day: Creating a more sustainable campus

Saturday 22 April is the annual celebration of Earth Day! Earth Day is all about taking time to reflect on […]

Life as a Kenyan student at the University of Salford

I came to the UK from Kenya to study MSc International Business. I was so excited to study in a […]

Celebrating Neurodiversity

There’s no ‘right’ way of thinking, learning and behaving. In fact, there are many advantages that come with thinking differently. […]

Mumbai to Salford… via Belgium: Prathmesh’s story

Travelling all the way from Mumbai to study an undergrad in Audio and Acoustical Engineering at Salford when he was […]

How to be an ally to your LGBT+ peers

Starting university often represents a fresh start and brings with it a new-found freedom, so it’s no surprise that many […]

Final year undergrad student? Complete your NSS

The National Student Survey (NSS) is an anonymous voluntary survey for undergraduate students in their final year or equivalent. The […]

Get inspired: how to set and stick to your New Year’s resolutions

New year, new Trimester, new blog! Before we entered 2023, we asked you over on Instagram what your New Year’s […]

Making the most of winter in Manchester

Winter is such a magical season, but the cold weather and shorter days can make it feel a tad draining, […]

Energy savings advice from Professor Richard Fitton

Winter is fast approaching. With the temperature dropping and our winter coats getting more use, it’s the perfect time to […]

Your postgrad bucket list

Congratulations, you made it to uni! This is a really exciting time but – take our word for it – […]

Final year students: What you need to know before you graduate 

Have you just finished your course and leaving the University of Salford soon? Congratulations, you’ve done an amazing job – […]

Q&A About Countering Hateful Extremism

We know conversations around extremism can be challenging and confusing at times, but it’s important that we all understand what […]

6 Helpful Tips To Avoid Burnout

Working on assessments, dissertations, and preparing for exams can sometimes feel overwhelming. If this feeling persists, it can lead us […]

Tackling Loneliness At University

University can be one of the most amazing times of our lives. We are constantly meeting new people, making long-lasting […]

Blog: Introducing… Niamh

This is Me Hiya, I’m Niamh and I study Broadcast Journalism at the University of Salford. I’m from ‘the coolest […]

Ramadan 2022 : A time for reflection

For those observing Ramadan this year, we share some tips and information about the support services you can access from […]

Global Week 2022

This year Global Week took place from 4 – 8 April. It was an opportunity for our students to ask […]

Easy Steps To Tackle Your Assignment

Let’s face it, writing assignments is nobody’s favourite thing about university life, but it’s still a key part for many […]

How To Prepare For Exams

We know you might be feeling a little nervous about upcoming exams, especially if you’ve not sat an exam in […]

How To Plan For Your Future

It’s completely normal to find planning for your future daunting. That’s why we’re here to make sure you have everything you […]

Top Tips For Sustainable Spending

Managing your finances as a student isn’t always easy. You may be living away from home or learning to budget […]

Global opportunities for Level 4 students

Does taking your studies or work placement abroad sound like an exciting idea? If you’re a Level 4 student, we […]

How have PMC requests changed and why would you need one?

If you feel you are unable to meet your submission deadlines or attend an exam/presentation due to personal circumstances, you […]

Addressing your top study challenges

Attending lectures, asking questions and taking notes are all important parts of going to university. But knowing how and when […]

Meet Micah: My Industry Advice Scheme Experience

Throughout the year we run professional development programmes to aid your development. We decided to chat with some of the students who have previously taken […]

Meet Abdul: My Industry Advice Scheme experience

Throughout the year we run professional development programmes to aid your development. We decided to chat with some of the students who have […]

The benefits of attending Career Fairs

We may have an idea of what we want to do when we finish university: what jobs we want to […]

How to get involved in uni life (when you’re not a fresher)

It’s easy to feel like the good old days of being a fresher and participating in uni events are over when you’re not a […]

Your guide to starting at Salford

We hope you’re as excited as we are about you joining us at Salford! We’ve written a series of blogs […]

Your glossary for starting uni

Starting somewhere new can be hard, especially when you’re introduced to new words, terms and phrases that other people (we […]

How to make your student room more homely

After living at university for three years, I feel confident in being able to help you make your room super […]

Part-time jobs for the win

It’s no secret that a lot of students experience struggles with finances, especially since this is often the first time we are properly learning how to […]

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 […]

3 versatile ramen recipes ?

Craving a Wagamama’s but don’t want to break the bank? Don’t worry…we got you with this cheap and cheerful, 3 […]

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 […]

Vaisakhi – The most significant Sikh festival

Vaisakhi is the biggest Sikh festival. It marks the start of a new year and new harvest season. Sikhs celebrate […]

Top 10 Amazon must haves

We can all agree, moving from the comfort of your own house to student accommodation can be pretty stressful. Especially when […]

6 body-positive accounts to follow on Instagram

Loving your appearance can sometimes be a struggle. With the rise in popularity of video-sharing platforms like Instagram and TikTok, […]

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 […]

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 […]

4 Places to volunteer at and learn new skills in Manchester

Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding activity as you can make a real difference to an organisation or community. It’s […]

Check yourself out: World Cancer Day 2021

February 4 2021 marks 21 years of World Cancer Day since its creation on February 4 2000 at the World […]

Starting a master’s after 8 years in the industry: Q&A with Ye Qiao

We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September […]

Life of a Salford graduate: 4 years later

Real Estate professional, Li Xinxi, took a career break 4 years ago to improve his theoretical knowledge by studying on […]

Business graduate, Qijun, told us what he’ll be missing about Salford.

Qijun has just completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Salford and is about to start his next challenge. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Physiotherapy graduate opens his own clinic in Hong Kong.

Man Ho Calvin Kwan, from Hong Kong, graduated in 2016 and set up his own physiotherapy clinic in Hong Kong […]

Welcome to Salford: Q&A with new international student Priyanka

Priyanka Singh is Salford’s first new international student to have travelled to the UK. We caught up with her to […]

#TasteOfSalford @SalfordUni

As the lockdown continues, we want to encourage our students to seek new hobbies. It is a perfect time to […]

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Kindness

This week, from the 18th to the 24th May 2020, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here in the Social Media […]

The emoji quiz: Did you guess right?

You may have noticed that we’ve got a bit of a theme going on this month. ? #ThinkingThursdays ? We’ve […]

? [VIDEO]: Wellbeing and you

Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these […]

? [VIDEO]: Healthy Eating

To inspire you, our current students have put together a series of videos for healthy meal ideas perfect for university. […]

BLOG: What I learned from my university experience

One of the most peculiar feelings about coming to the end of my time at university has been that it […]

New Adelphi Reviews: Concerto

It’s not everyday you walk into the theatre to be welcomed with a sheet of music, a pencil, and an […]

New Adelphi Reviews: Emergence

Here at Salford, many of our courses involve hands-on experience within your desired industry, or can even fast-track you straight […]

Motivational Songs to Get You Through Your Assignments

With the end of semester one done and dusted, and a new batch of modules ready to launch next month, […]

COMPETITION TIME: The virtual treasure hunt

You heard us! ?We have planted a virtual treasure hunt right here on the Made in Salford blog. The rules […]

Am I Doing This Right?

Everyone tells you that university will be the ‘best years of your life’. Which, for some people, may be the […]

New Adelphi Reviews: The Band

As our first trimester has rolled in, New Adelphi Theatre’s autumn and winter season has premiered, promising some incredible shows, […]

New Adelphi Theatre Preview: Autumn/Winter 2019

With a new academic trimester brings other new things – including a brand new, incredible theatre season at the New […]

Recent Reads: Helena’s Round-up

It’s no surprise to anyone that being a creative writing student and being a bookworm go hand in hand. My […]

10 tips for being a sustainable student

Student life can be quite hectic sometimes – juggling your workload, social life, commuting and any part time jobs or […]

What is Enactus?: An interview with Andreea C. Mois

When you’re balancing your university work, a part-time job and family commitments, your spare time can seem all too sparse. […]

New Adelphi Reviews: Jim Cartwright’s ‘Is there anybody there?’

A rehearsed reading of Jim Cartwright’s newest play ‘Is there anybody there?’ was performed in the New Adelphi Theatre on […]

Mental Health Awareness Week: What does good mental health look like to you?

This week, from the 13th to the 19th May 2019, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here in the Social Media […]

6 essential reads for boosting your mental wellbeing: Helena’s picks

Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK begins on the 13th May 2019, with this year’s theme focusing on “body […]

New Adelphi Reviews: Chortle Student Comedy Awards

Deadlines are approaching. The library has basically become your second home and a can of Red Bull has become your […]

New Adelphi Reviews: Dance with US

The world of dance, especially ballet, can be perceived as an art only made for particular people and body shapes. […]

Is writing a dissertation really that terrifying?

A word you might hear pop up a lot during both your time applying to universities and whilst you’re actually […]

BLOG: Learning a language during my studies.

Learning a language has always been something I have wanted to achieve. Unfortunately I have never had enough self discipline […]

New Adelphi Reviews: ‘The Adhesion of Love’

“Are you ready to have your view forever changed?” Upon entering the New Adelphi Theatre for the show, aside from […]

New Adelphi Theatre Preview: February – March

In September 2016, the University of Salford was excited to open our brand new New Adelphi building – the new […]

A home away from home: The Faith Centre

Religious or otherwise, staff and students from all walks of life are welcome at the Faith Centre. Although situated on […]

Meet Shock Radio

Alex Hughes is a 3rd year BA Television & Radio student and the Station Manager at Shock Radio, the University […]

Easy vegan meals: dinner

If you can resist all the nice restaurants we have here in the area, then it is always a good […]

Easy vegan meals: lunch

I always struggled to think of ideas for lunch and it always ended up with me making something boring or snacking […]

Easy vegan meals: breakfast

When I first arrived at university, I would be lying to you if I said I never had a cooking […]

BLOG: My last year in pictures

As my time at the University of Salford comes to a close, it may be a good time to reflect […]

What not to miss at Graduation this Summer!

It’s almost time for me to graduate, and I still can’t believe it is nearly all over! I’m excited to […]

BLOG: My first year in pictures

I am a true believer that we don’t give ourselves enough time to sit and ponder about life. I think […]

BLOG: Self-discipline will improve your life…

“All success begins with self-discipline. It starts with you” – Dwayne Johnson. Self discipline has started to become a big […]

VLOG: The weird and wonderful things I’ve been up to…

We must stop meeting like this! I hope you’re all having fun and are finding some time to relax in […]

Why part-time employment is good for you

I’m going to be brutally honest with you, when I first had to adapt to living on a budget, the […]

Five quirky revision break ideas

I am a procrastination professional, without a doubt. Revision? You know I must clean my shoes. Essay deadline? I’ll FaceTime […]

Meaningful music and mental health

Today is University Mental Health Day. At some point in life many of us will experience some kind of mental health […]

? PODCAST: University Mental Health Day 2018

University can be an amazing, exciting and life-changing experience, but everyone can face challenges along the way that can knock […]

Creating the perfect study environment

Your bedroom desk will be the place you spend (or should spend) most of your time as an undergraduate. I […]

10 types of university lecturers

During your time at university, you will experience many different types of lecturers. Do any sound familiar?   1) The […]

MediaCityUK’s student radio station: Utter Radio

Liam Kennedy is a second year BA Television and Radio student and one of the Station Managers at Utter Radio, […]

How to be a vegetarian or vegan on a budget

Being a vegetarian or a vegan in today’s society can be very costly to begin with. Throw in the fact […]

10 things you didn’t know about The Library

To those of us who perhaps aren’t as familiar with our library as we should be, it can often seem […]

What should I eat?

We all have the same problem. Deciding what we should eat, if we should get dessert, if we eat something […]

BLOG: My favourite places on campus

Everyone has their own favourite spots on campus where they like to hang out. Here, I’m going to run through my […]

8 tips to make revision more fun

Revising for exams can be hard and stressful and no-one wants to do it, but unfortunately it’s likely you will have […]

CV boosters: Five extra-curricular activities that can improve your CV

A university degree will broaden your horizons and help you prepare for your future career, but getting your dream job […]

5 career options for Multimedia Journalism students

Choosing what to study at university can be a huge challenge. You’ll be there for at least three years of […]

Ways to keep fit while studying

Keeping fit and exercising is an important part of university. It’s great to have some time to de-stress and collect […]

Change up your study routine with these 7 quirky tips

Exam and deadline season can be a stressful time no matter what period of your life you’re at – whether […]

Quick and tasty student breakfast recipes

Finding easy and affordable breakfast options beyond a bowl of cornflakes can be hard when you’re a student. So to help […]

BLOG: A week without my smartphone

When I look around I see one thing: everyone using their phones. Why? What is our obsession with our smartphones? […]

You REALLY need to know about these student meals!

If you live away from home at university you will need to learn how to cook. Not only will it help […]

A final year student’s guide to applying for graduate jobs

So you’ve read our advice about where to look for graduate jobs, now find out how to apply. You might […]

Easy and affordable recipes for students

Moving out of your parents’ house and starting to live alone brings a lot of new challenges, and there is […]

Graduate jobs explained – and where to find them

Well done on starting a course at the University of Salford! So far, so good! But, it’s also important to […]

Raising and Giving at Salford

Sarah Raza is a 3rd year Business and Financial Management student who is also President of the Raising & Giving (RAG) society […]

Top tips on how to be a good flatmate

One of the big changes when you come to university is that you suddenly find yourself living with a group […]

Cute GIFs to make studying less stressful

We’ve all been through that really stressful week before your final exams when all you do is study. So what […]

BLOG: My 2016 in music

From Jeremy Corbyn to Donald Trump; Olympic glory to Euros misery; it’s fair to say that 2016 has been an […]

We’ve got your back – keeping students safe on campus

This article was first published in 2016. In light of recent world events, we’re currently reviewing our safety guidance and […]

Top tips for organising your study schedule

Organisation is the key to success. If you want to get your university journey off to a good start and […]

How to make your student house or room more homely

Ahhh, student accommodation. Whether you’re about to start your first year living in halls or you’ve moved into a student […]

How to avoid ‘Freshers’ Flu’

The first few weeks spent at university will be a whirlwind of brand new faces, different experiences and more than […]