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 food and other essentials.
Campus Life
Get prepared for life on campus with advice from student insiders.
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 setting aside some study time. But how do you ensure you’re studying effectively? Read our top tips below. 1. Explore the Library’s study skills resources First, it can be good to reflect on the skills […]
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 first time in your life that you’ve ever lived independently and you might be faced with the intimidating responsibility of looking after yourself for the first time without the intervention of family or carers. Scary, right? It doesn’t have to be! This business of living […]
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 big cities – when you may feel unsafe or in danger. We’ve made it a little easier for you to take the utmost precautions to stay safe around campus and online with our tips below. […]
Top tips to manage your money as a student
For many students, heading to university is your first taste of financial independence, which can make managing your money feel a little… overwhelming. However, you don’t need to worry as we’ve got you covered! Below you’ll find our top tips and support services, so you’ll feel confident managing your money. 1. Budgeting To maximise your […]
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 or you’re one of the small number of students still on campus. For some this period feels great, but it can also feel a bit lonely. There are lots of ways to re-connect without spending […]
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 super fun! However sometimes we can get a little too excited, the next thing you know you’ve bought the whole of Ikea, The Range and B&M to fit into your little room, cluttering your accommodation […]
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 2023 Film Production graduates, Sam, to see what happens on the day. Read our chat below to get his take and top tips for the big day. Did you have an expectation going into graduation? […]
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 students! If you’re looking to become a student in Manchester (or maybe you already are one) here is a guide of some of the best things to do in Manchester as a university student. 1. […]
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 of the things I’ve learnt during my time at Salford so far. Why I choose Salford? I was drawn to the University of Salford’s location close to Manchester city centre. Manchester and Salford have excellent […]
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 break, there’s just a few more weeks to make the final push and complete your assignments. In this blog I’m going to share with you some of my favourite tips & tricks to help reduce […]
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 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 […]
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 Young in Frankfurt, as well as how the placement has benefitted his skills and experience in industry. Getting the Perfect Placement I completed my placement at Ernst and Young in Frankfurt, Germany. I was based […]
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 BAE Systems site in Blackburn. “I love the city of Manchester, and while I could have chosen any of the Manchester universities, employability is really important to me in terms of my degree, which is […]
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 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 […]
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 busy student life isn’t for everyone. Some of us want to be in a quieter area between lectures and when we hang out with friends. Luckily there are calmer spots on campus. Keep reading to […]