The student guide to all the goings-on in Manchester and Salford.
Back in 2018, we took a look at the events taking place in and around Manchester for Chinese New Year, a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year in the traditional Chinese calendar. There was a jam-packed schedule to get through, and this year – the year of the Pig – the celebrations […]
Got a birthday coming up? Got those results you wanted? Bored and just want to get out of the house? Manchester’s got you covered. Ditch the same old birthday meal, forget about the same old plans you repeat year in year out – grab your friends and check out these top 10 attractions for a […]
I think we can all say we’ve had those New Year resolutions where we are determined to be more active – you know, signing up for a gym, investing in a juicer. A survey on YouGov last year showed us the second most popular resolution is to “exercise more”, but in a separate survey from […]
Manchester is known for many things: music, fashion, landmarks, museums and football teams. When you come to the University of Salford you will discover you’re within a short radius of an incredible array of shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. You can get your favourite pint on campus at the Students’ Union and there’s more than […]
“Cosmic Pop-Disco” band Velvet Shakes are the current ones to watch in Manchester’s music scene. Formed whilst studying Popular Music and Recording within Salford’s School of Arts and Media. They’ve been making music for just short of nine months now – with tons ahead of them. (Below from left) Backing vocalist and guitarist Scott Hill, […]
Have you ever considered taking learning beyond the same four walls of the lecture halls? Learning new things can be inspiring and motivating, even if it is on a subject totally different from your course. Both Salford and Manchester have a lot of interesting places to visit if you ever find yourself at a loose […]
Let’s face it, us students have a popular reputation of not being the richest of people out there – apart from when the student loan drops, but good things don’t last forever. Sometimes we want to enjoy the finer things in life, like being able to get a lil dressy and feeling like the classy […]
One of the big plus points of studying at the University of Salford is being right at the centre of an amazing music scene. When I moved here in 2016, it was fantastic to discover that the venues I’d been used to travelling to for gigs throughout school and college were now right on my […]
If you’re a veggie or vegan, or just fancy giving something different a try, then Manchester is the place to be. From unique eateries to big chain restaurants, we’ve got it all, and none of them will burn a hole in the wallet (or the student loan) either. I’ve put together the best vegan eateries and […]
As some of you may know, I’ve spend the last few weeks being ridiculously excited about the Manchester Science Festival. So much in fact that I’ve had to share some of this excitement to spare bursting at the seams. The fantastic person who saved me from my own enthusiasm was none other than our very […]
So apparently, outdoor swimming is the newest trend to take Salford by storm. Naturally I had to throw myself in the deep end (excuse the very-much intended pun) to see what the fuss is all about. During a welcome talk that I attended when I first started university, I was told by my course leader […]
Being an avid gig-goer and music fanatic, I was interested to find out just who has played inside the four walls of our university. In this three-part series, I’ve delved back through 55 years of amazing music, taking in artists from Manchester legends The Smiths and New Order, to the heavy rock gurus Black Sabbath and Motörhead. […]
Blessed with tons of culture and creativity, Manchester and Salford are bursting with contemporary art galleries and spaces. Here are my top 6 to visit in 2018! 1. The Lowry Situated on The Quays, a short walk from our MediaCityUK campus, The Lowry is a registered charity presenting contemporary art of all types. It is known […]
On 22nd April, I ran the London Marathon and actually finished it! I’m still rather surprised at myself actually. It was always something I used to wake up early for on a Sunday morning and stick it on the TV! I was incredibly lucky to run one of the best marathons in the world and the […]
If you’ve ever visited Manchester you’ll realise that you can wear what you want when you want – and nobody bats an eyelid. Being one of the biggest cities for culture with its famous Northern Quarter, Manchester is bursting with vintage fashion shops and outlets – leaving no outfit unthinkable! In this post I’ll be […]
Here at the University of Salford, we have a thriving international community. With Manchester’s Chinatown right on our doorstep, it’s no surprise that there is a large Chinese community in the area too. As Chinese New Year celebrations begin to get underway, we spoke to some of our Chinese students to find out how they’ll […]
Although studying in the same place every day can be useful to achieve a routine, it can also get quite monotonous. I’m a big believer in trying to make studying, whether that be revising or writing an essay, as enjoyable of an experience as possible and mixing up your environment can be a step in […]
We all know that Coronation Street is based on the terraced Northern streets, but did you know that Manchester and its surrounding areas often appear on our TV screens elsewhere? Familiar buildings and locations have previously cropped up in popular TV shows and it’s always exciting to spot a recognisable setting. Here are five TV shows […]
There’s no denying that Manchester is known for grey skies and rainy days, so when the sun does shine, it’s important to make the most of it! With the summer months coming up and exams and deadlines nearly over, I’ve put together some suggestions of things to do on those long awaited sunny days. Cool down […]
Everyone loves a good brunch, and amongst students it’s (probably) favoured more than breakfast, because, who’s really up in time for that? Luckily, here in Manchester and Salford, there are plenty of spots serving lots of delicious options. I’ve listed a few for you to try out (it would be rude not to). Moose Coffee […]