Are you reaching the end of your course and thinking what’s next? Let’s face it, jumping straight from uni into a dream career isn’t always straight forward. Perhaps things haven’t gone to plan, you’ve changed your mind during your studies, or you just don’t know what you want to do yet. Firstly, that’s okay. Most […]
Do you commute to campus? Being a commuter student could make you use campus differently to some of your peers, but you’re not alone. You might be surprised to hear that nearly half of our students are commuter students! As you might come to campus for less time, we’ve put together a list to help […]
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. […]
Found your dream career post-graduation? First thing’s first, you’ll need to ace your interview! Your future interviewers will be on the lookout for 10 key employability skills that you need to show to land your dream job. In this blog, we’ve picked out five. Read on to learn how developing your global mindset can help […]
INTRODUCING ME: Hello there, lovely to meet you all. My name is Ellie, I am 19 years old, and I am a second-year undergraduate student currently studying English and Drama; as you might expect, I am a massive bookworm and theatre kid. The desk in my room is slowly becoming another bookshelf in my house […]
Making friends at university can be a daunting task. A new city, a new home, a new environment. But hopefully this blog will help settle your nerves. But it isn’t as daunting as it initially seems. Everybody’s in the same boat. We’re all in a new environment when we arrive at university. What’s important is […]
Here are 5 fun things you can do in Salford to help you fall in love with the city. Let’s splash, explore and slide our way into it. 1. Paddleboarding When the sun’s out, what better way to cool off than a fresh dip in Salford Quays? Salford Watersports Centre is just a 10 minute […]
Maker Space is an open access workshop located in the basement of the Newton Building. The space is an additive manufacturing and digital fabrication facility. But what does that mean? Basically, it’s a place where you can learn how to make some really cool stuff using 3D printing, or laser cutting, or vinyl cutting (amongst a lot of […]