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

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Guide to studying

Studying as a student can be difficult – especially with plenty of distractions around you on campus. Here are a few the tips I use while studying. Tip number 1: Study away from home Now I know what you are thinking, studying at home can be more comfortable, but that is the exact reason I […]

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Studying MA Digital Video Production and Marketing: Hauwa’s Story

Hauwa travelled over 5000 miles from Nigeria to Salford to pursue our MA Digital Video Production and Marketing course. Read on to find out more about how Hauwa’s experience at Salford has contributed to building an exciting career. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD? As an international student researching prospective university options, one […]

Micah Williams – from Salford graduate to Coldplay world tour

BSc Media Technology graduate Micah Williams has gone from strength to strength in his career since leaving Salford. We caught up with him to ask him a few questions about his job, and how Salford helped him to achieve his goals.  WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SALFORD AND WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE? I studied BSc […]

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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 […]

Ellie’s journey to studying MA Fashion Business and Marketing

Meet Ellie a BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion graduate, who furthered her learning and enrolled onto the MA Fashion Business and Marketing degree. Read on to find out more about Ellie’s experience and the transition to postgraduate study. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD? I knew I wanted to study in Manchester […]

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Ben’s experience at Salford studying BA Film Studies

Ben Vincent, spoke to us about his time studying BA (Hons) Film Studies and how it has prepared him for life after graduation. Read on to discover his journey to picking Film Studies and the experiences he has encountered whilst studying here. Tell us a little bit about yourself Hello, my name is Ben Vincent, […]

International Politics student addresses influential EU body on its Youth Action Plan

A Salford student has addressed an influential body of the European Union (EU) on its Youth Action Plan and how it can better support young people to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. Third year undergraduate student Mohamud Jama addressed the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (EU-ACP) Follow-Up Committee of the European Economic and […]

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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 study?  I have always been fascinated by the human body, and each day, I learn something new that blows my mind. This course will allow me to explore the building blocks in life and link […]

How Dr Chalee’s PhD at Salford is helping improve cybersecurity in Thailand

Dr Chalee Vorakulpipat was awarded the Royal Thai Government Scholarship to pursue a PhD in the UK. Dr Chalee decided to complete his PhD in Information Systems at Salford and graduated in 2009. Read on to discover his experiences and what he has been up to since graduating.   What made you choose the University of […]

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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 choose your course? Like everybody else who is doing the course, I love nature and I always have done. Ever since I was a little girl, I would sit and watch Sir David Attenborough programmes […]

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Kabiru’s experience at Salford studying MSC Public Health

Salford can be a place where you unlock your potential, and where you can use your studies to enact change in the world. This is certainly the case with courses from our School of Health and Society which focuses on a human-centred approach. A prestigious scholar, Kabiru Ajibola benefited from this approach as he came […]

The best places for international cuisine in Salford and Manchester

Moving to a new country where the culture is completely different can be a little scary at first. One of the things international students often worry about is finding food from their home region to enjoy. Manchester and Salford have so many different international cuisine options that you will be spoiled for choice. In this […]

Studying a master’s in dance at Salford: Isabella’s story

Ng Wing Yi Isabella joined Salford from Hong Kong to study MA Dance: Choreography and Professional Practices. We spoke to her about her time at Salford and how this has set her up for success. Why did you choose to study your course at the University of Salford? The MA Dance: Choreography and Professional Practices […]

Study a year abroad on our Biochemistry degree – Peter’s story

Hear from third year Biochemistry with Studies in the USA student, Peter Reid, who studied a year abroad at the University of Toledo. What inspired you to study abroad with your course?   I saw the opportunity when I was applying for universities, and thought it would be a good way to enhance my degree. I […]

Places to live in Greater Manchester: MediaCity

MediaCity is home to one of our campuses and if you study any of our media subjects you will likely be spending a lot of time here, but it is not only for creatives! It is a great place to go and live as a university student. To help you get to know it a […]

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Top 5 Photo Spots in Manchester

Photography has been a huge part of my life since my childhood, but in recent years I found myself unmotivated to go out and shoot more, as shooting digital wasn’t inspiring me enough. I wanted to try something different to re-ignite my passion and love for photography, and that’s when I discovered film. I saw […]