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The student guide to all the goings-on in Manchester and Salford.

Chinese New Year: The Year of The Ox

Chinese New Year, the year of the Ox. Manchester usually comes alive to celebrate Chinese New Year with...

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Free online events to ring in the New Year in style

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and this year it’s going to be a little different.

Thanks...

Physiotherapy graduate opens his own clinic in Hong Kong.

Man Ho Calvin Kwan, from Hong Kong, graduated in 2016 and set up his own physiotherapy clinic in...

Lunar New Year: The Year of the Rat

This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Saturday 25th January, which marks the start of celebrations amongst...

Top 10 Quirky Purchases from Afflecks Palace

Afflecks Palace. The home of all things quirky and off-piste; a beacon at the heart of Manchester’s...

Top 6 Free Afternoons Out in Manchester

So, it’s that time of year again. We’re heading towards the final few weeks of the semester, and...

Tram Trips: Best places to visit along Manchester’s tram network

The Greater Manchester tram network has made travelling across the sprawl of the city easier than ever.

With stops...

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Sustainable student style: 5 tips for eco-friendly fashion

One of the benefits of moving to Salford and Manchester is that our city is ready and waiting...

Celebrating Christmas in Salford & Manchester 2019

Have you already got the itch to put those Christmas decorations up? Desperate to be sipping hot toddy...

Top 5 days out from Salford Crescent Train Station

Salford Crescent train station is based just a 2 minute walk from our Peel Park campus, and you...

10 tips for being a sustainable student

Student life can be quite hectic sometimes – juggling your workload, social life, commuting and any part time...

Ways to unleash your creativity whilst living in Manchester and Salford

Don’t be fooled by the idea that university is meant to be a time where you have everything...

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How to celebrate Chinese New Year in Manchester: updated

Back in 2018, we took a look at the

TOP 10: Celebration time

Got a birthday coming up? Got those results you wanted? Bored and just want to get out of...

Places in Manchester and Salford to kickstart your 2019 fitness routine

I think we can all say we’ve had those New Year resolutions where we are determined to be...

Get your nerd on: Top 10 places to visit in Manchester for comic, film and game fans

Manchester is known for many things: music, fashion, landmarks, museums and football teams. When you come to the...

Rising stars at Salford: Velvet Shakes

“Cosmic Pop-Disco” band Velvet Shakes are the current ones to watch in Manchester’s music scene. Formed whilst...

Educational Entertainment: How to make the most of your free time

Have you ever considered taking learning beyond the same four walls of the lecture halls?

Learning new things can be...

Top 10: Cheapest places to wine and dine in Salford and Manchester

Let’s face it, us students have a popular reputation of not being the richest of people out there...

India’s top picks: the best music venues in Manchester and Salford

One of the big plus points of studying at the University of Salford is being right at the...

7 veggie and vegan gems in Manchester

If you’re a veggie or vegan, or just fancy giving something different a try, then Manchester is the...

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Manchester Science Festival: Myth busting with Dr Chloe James

As some of you may know, I’ve spend the last few weeks being ridiculously excited about the Manchester...

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Top 10 Picks: Manchester Science Festival

The Manchester Science Festival is back and I for one cannot wait. Science is...

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Things to do: outdoor swimming

So apparently, outdoor swimming is the newest trend to take Salford by storm. Naturally I had to throw...

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India’s top picks: who played @salforduni? 1960s & 1970s

Being an avid gig-goer and music fanatic, I was interested to find out just who has played inside the...

6 arty places to visit in Manchester and Salford

Blessed with tons of culture and creativity, Manchester and Salford are bursting with contemporary art galleries and spaces....

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10 things to know before running the London Marathon

On 22nd April, I ran the London Marathon and actually finished it! I’m still rather surprised at myself actually....

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Top 7 places to find vintage fashion in Manchester

If you’ve ever visited Manchester you’ll realise that you can wear what you want when you want –...

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How to celebrate Chinese New Year in Manchester

Here at the University of Salford, we have a thriving international community. With Manchester’s Chinatown...

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Quirky study spaces in Manchester and Salford: part 2

Although studying in the same place every day can be useful to achieve a routine, it can also...

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5 TV shows which feature Manchester

We all know that Coronation Street is based on the terraced Northern streets, but did you know that...

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Making the most of the sun in Manchester and Salford

There’s no denying that Manchester is known for grey skies and rainy days, so when the sun does...

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Brunch spots in Manchester and Salford

Everyone loves a good brunch, and amongst students it’s (probably) favoured more than breakfast, because, who’s really up...

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Celebrity spotting in Manchester and Salford

Manchester is fast becoming one of the swankiest places to be. With two football teams, a soap series...

Top 6 cultural venues in Manchester and Salford

Greater Manchester is known for its galleries, music scene and fast-expanding range of hotels and restaurants. There’s always something going...

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6 unique coffee shops in Manchester and Salford

Whether you’re planning on taking your laptop and study notes, or just fancy spending a chilled out afternoon with...

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Street art spotted in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

Manchester’s Northern Quarter is a good spot to wander around and appreciate artwork from local and further afield...

The best running routes in Salford – Rebecca’s pick

Going for a run can be the perfect way to let off steam after a long day, the...

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Manchester and Salford festival guide

So where springs to mind when you think of festivals: Glastonbury, Reading, Coachella, Salford? Yes that’s right, I said Salford....

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Affordable ideas for Valentine’s Day

When you’re a student, learning how to budget your money is a very important skill. With special occasions...

Salford’s historical must do’s

You might be surprised to learn that Salford has a rich history that is embedded wherever you go in...

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Top 5 venues to see live music in Manchester

Renowned for its musical history, it’s no surprise that Manchester boasts a range of top music venues. Whether...

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9 free things to do in Manchester and Salford on a rainy day

We can’t deny that Manchester’s weather is not always what you’d wish for. Sunny days do exist, but to

10 quirky study spaces in Manchester and Salford

If the library spaces and other communal areas around university are getting a bit too crowded or you’re...

A walker’s guide to Salford

You wouldn’t be blamed for not immediately associating the University of Salford with walking or rambling. However, Salford...

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10 date night spots in Manchester and Salford

Whether you and your partner are in a long term relationship, you’ve just started seeing somebody new, or...

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How to see your favourite shows for free at MediaCityUK

The gift of being a University of Salford student really never stops giving. Another perk of being at...

10 community groups in Salford to get involved with

Getting involved with a local charity or group and giving something back to the community has a number...