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Life at Salford

(Extra)ordinary days in the lives of Salford students.

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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 is the variety of public holidays and celebrations that take place throughout the year. As an international student, it’s essential to understand these holidays, not just for planning your schedule but also experiencing British culture […]

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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 much to discover in and around the campus. Whether you’re new to the city or just looking for some tips on where to go first with your new friends or alone, here’s a guide to […]

A walker’s guide to Salford

The great thing about Salford is how accessible everything is by foot! If you’re looking for some walks you can do between your studies, here are some of my favourites.  1. Manchester to MediaCity MediaCityUK is home to one of our campuses so here’s how to get there from Manchester City Centre. This route takes […]

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Why Salford was right for me

I’m about to start my third year of studying at The University of Salford and already I’m sad that this is my final year. Looking back, I’m so glad with my decision to choose Salford and wouldn’t change it for the world. Here’s some of the reasons why The University of Salford was right for […]

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Becoming global citizens with a month long study tour in Canada

Chiamaka, Olufemi and Elim joined our master’s in FinTech. As part of the programme, they were all selected to complete a month-long study tour in Canada. Carry on reading to find out more about their experiences. Why did you choose to study MSc FinTech at Salford? Chiamaka: As an international student, I wanted value for […]

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Classroom to Pitch: Scott’s Performance Analysis Journey

Scott graduated from the MSc in Performance Analysis in Sport programme at the University of Salford in 2024, after completing a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores. Throughout his studies, Scott gained valuable experience both academically and practically. He has been working as a Performance Analyst with Leigh Leopards RLFC since early 2023, […]

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Chaim’s Occupational Therapy Journey

After completing his BSc in Occupational Therapy at the University of Salford, Chaim has secured his first graduate position as an occupational therapist in London. We caught up with Chaim to discuss his experience at Salford, his future plans, and his advice for those considering studying Occupational Therapy. Chaim’s experience Why did you choose the University of […]

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How to deal with feeling homesick

Feeling homesick is natural especially if moving to university is the first time you have been away from home. Homesickness is defined as a feeling of longing for one’s home during a period of absence from it. So rather than counting down the days until the next term break, here is how I coped with […]

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Meet India: Fine Art Graduate and Commercial Illustrator

Meet India Buxton, a Fine Art graduate from our thriving Art and Design community. India has had an incredible summer filled with achievements; she went onto to win the Industry Engagement Award at our Annual Create Awards for her inspiring piece of work for Citizens Advice. India also went onto graduate in July and is […]

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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 […]

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Discover Olalekan’s Experiences on an Industry Collaboration Project

Olalekan arrived from Nigeria to study our MSc Data Science. As part of the course, he worked with the Royal College of Nursing on an industry collaboration project.  Read below to learn more about his experiences at Salford.  Why did you choose the University of Salford?  I chose the University of Salford because of its […]

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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. […]

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Meet Erica: Media Psychology graduate and researcher

Erica Boardman graduated from the University of Salford in 2023 with an MSc in Media Psychology, completing her time under the expert guide of our team of leading researchers and and lecturers at the state-of-the-art campus in MediaCity. We caught up with Erica to find out more about her experience studying Media Psychology at the University of Salford. 

Meet Becky Leigh – BSc Business Management with Marketing

We talk to BSc Business Management with Marketing student Becky Leigh about her experience studying at Salford Business School.  Journey to Salford Business School I chose to Study at the University of Salford because it provided opportunities that other universities did not, such as the possibility of attaining a CIM accredited degree. Although it felt […]

From Salford to the world of football

Dan Towers graduated from the University of Salford in 2023 with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science (Performance Analysis). During his time at university, Dan got involved in various activities, like working with Oldham Athletic, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, and the England Amputee Football Association.

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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 […]

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Meet Lewis Ford – BSc Business Management with Finance

BSc Business Management with Finance student, Lewis Ford, tells us about studying at the University of Salford, as well as his experiences traveling to Vietnam with the university. Journey to Salford Business School I decided Salford was the place for me for a couple of reasons. I know friends who have graduated from the University […]

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Meet Adam Brennan – BSc Accounting and Finance

As part of his first year, Accounting and Finance student, Adam Brennan, took the Microsoft Online Specialist exam in Powerpoint … and came in the top 10 in the UK out of thousands of entries. We asked him why he got involved and what he had learned from the experience. Congratulations on your outstanding success […]