Get prepared for life on campus with advice from student insiders.
Hey everyone? I’m coming to the end of my final semester at university and keeping on top of my workload is something I’d like to think I’ve been pretty good at for the past three years. I thought I’d share some of the things that have made my life easier when it comes to managing […]
Craving a Wagamama’s but don’t want to break the bank? Don’t worry…we got you with this cheap and cheerful, 3 variation, homemade ramen recipe which is perfect for when you need a quick fix and don’t have much in for tea! For more meal ideas and recipes check out our other blog posts! Easy and […]
To mark Earth Day 2021, the School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology organised a series of workshops, talks and information sessions for students to help highlight environmental issues and raise awareness of the climate crisis. The School worked with the Environment and Sustainability team to provide insight into eco-friendly initiatives across the University to […]
Vaisakhi is the biggest Sikh festival. It marks the start of a new year and new harvest season. Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi in style, usually with a procession through the streets with music, dancing and singing. I explain more about the festival and how it has become a historic and significant date in the calendar for […]
We can all agree, moving from the comfort of your own house to student accommodation can be pretty stressful. Especially when you realize you’re not as prepared as you thought you were. There’s a few difficulties we have to face when living alone for the first time and we get used to these disadvantages. But what if there was a […]
Loving your appearance can sometimes be a struggle. With the rise in popularity of video-sharing platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it often seems that everywhere we look, we’re being told that we’re simply not good enough. As a 22-year-old, social media plays an integral part in my everyday life, and I often find myself scrolling […]
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 Broadcast Journalism student Lee, who will also be appearing on an Instagram Live at 16:00 today, 19 February 2021, over on the @salforduni account. Join us to hear about his experiences. LEE’S […]
Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding activity as you can make a real difference to an organisation or community. It’s not just a one-sided thing though as although you are giving your time for free, you can also gain so much from volunteering that can go a long way to helping you secure your ideal […]
February 4 2021 marks 21 years of World Cancer Day since its creation on February 4 2000 at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium. Cancer is something that many of us know about however it’s not something that is often spoken about, especially within the younger generation. I was able to speak […]
We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September 2020. Although she already has 8 years of clinical work experience, she has decided to study at Salford to further her studies and gain more in-depth professional and theoretical knowledge within an international context. She […]
Real Estate professional, Li Xinxi, took a career break 4 years ago to improve his theoretical knowledge by studying on the RICS-accredited MSc Real Estate and Property Management programme at the University of Salford. We spoke to him recently to look back to his time at Salford and how his studies are now helping his […]
Qijun has just completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Salford and is about to start his next challenge. We have met him to find out what he enjoyed about being a Salford student. Why did you decide to study at the University of Salford? Salford itself is a quiet small city adjacent to […]
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and this year it’s going to be a little different. Thanks to the virtual world we’ve got plenty of ways to ring in the new year in a COVID-safe way! Take a look!? 24 HOUR NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVESTREAM PARTY After closing its doors in 1997, Manchester’s […]
Hey everyone, Megan here! With the Christmas holidays approaching and many students staying in Salford for the festive break, I thought I’d take you through some of my go-to tips and tricks for making sure that you take care of yourself at the end of this unusual year ? If you’re wondering how long the […]
Man Ho Calvin Kwan, from Hong Kong, graduated in 2016 and set up his own physiotherapy clinic in Hong Kong just one year later! Hi Calvin, let’s start with your studies…what did you enjoy most studying at the University of Salford? What I loved the most about studying BSc Physiotherapy is the fact that we […]
Priyanka Singh is Salford’s first new international student to have travelled to the UK. We caught up with her to see how she is settling in. Congratulations on being Salford’s first new international student to have travelled to the UK ahead of the term starting in September! How are you feeling about getting started on […]
As the lockdown continues, we want to encourage our students to seek new hobbies. It is a perfect time to undertake a new passion such as cooking. We invite you to share your favourite recipes with #TasteOfSalford on social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Once you tag @SalfordUni, we can share your favourite dish […]
This week, from the 18th to the 24th May 2020, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here in the Social Media Team we’ve teamed up with lecturers from our Counselling and Psychotherapy department to spread the message about how crucial it is to recognise that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. […]
You may have noticed that we’ve got a bit of a theme going on this month. ? #ThinkingThursdays ? We’ve been working on a series of quirky quizzes that are sure to get your brain ticking, launching across the University’s social media channels on Thursdays throughout May. ?️? This week we hosted the emoji quiz, […]
Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these experiences you may have expected, and some may come as a surprise. Either way, it’s a great opportunity to learn and grow as a person, and develop resilience for dealing successfully with challenges in the […]