Expectations vs reality as an international student

We asked Logan, an international student from the United States, to let us know what she found helpful when she […]

Wondering how to make friends? You need Umii

I think we can all agree that one of the main concerns we can have about moving or returning to […]

Parenting while studying? This is what you need to know

Being a student as well as a parent can feel overwhelming and tough at times. We understand that juggling parenting […]

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 […]

Meet Neha Zahid – BSc Business Management with Innovation and Technology

We speak to BSc Business Management with Innovation and Technology student Neha about her experiences studying at Salford. Journey to […]

Meet Sidney Yeomans – LLB Law with Criminology

We speak to LLB Law with Criminology student Sidney Yeomans about their experience studying a law degree at Salford Business […]

Gaining experience in a technical environment: Meet Paula Cengher

Building technological skills is increasingly vital in a digital world. That’s why Paula Cengher, an undergraduate student studying Business Management […]

Meet Ethan Comley – BSc Business Management with Sport

We talk to BSC Business Management with Sport student Ethan Comley about his Salford experience, his course, advice for future […]

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 […]

Why I chose to live in student accommodation

As an international student, when I was preparing to come to the UK, I was bubbling with expectations, but I […]

My career in sports journalism: Lars’s story

We spoke to Lars from Norway to discuss his career success since graduating from the University and how he found […]

Energy savings advice from Professor Richard Fitton

Winter is fast approaching. With the temperature dropping and our winter coats getting more use, it’s the perfect time to […]

A Day Out on Chapel Street

Chapel street is on the door step of our main campus. It’s a community of independent food and drink hubs […]

Becoming Best Friends at University

International Friendship Day was last week on the 30th July and it’s a day to celebrate friendship. The bonding friendships […]

A Guide to the Weather in the UK

Preparing for the weather, both mentally and physically, is something that no one tells you about living in the North […]

The Best Music Venues in Salford

So, the week is coming to a close, and you’re looking for some live music to end the week in […]

Why Salford as a postgraduate student

Most times, it all begins with something little, watching a film that inspires you to do more, reading a book […]

Blog: Why I Chose Salford

From MediaCity and industry connections, to a cheap night out. Here’s a comprehensive list of why I chose to study […]

Blog: Introducing…Chidera

Hello, I’m Chidera, an MSc Digital Marketing student at the University of Salford and I am thrilled to be a […]

Your glossary for starting uni

Starting somewhere new can be hard, especially when you’re introduced to new words, terms and phrases that other people (we […]

A Day Out In Manchester: The FREE Edition

We all love a good freebie ? and we know you students do as well! Sometimes we forget that we […]

Develop a global outlook at Salford

Hi, my name is Esse and I am an international student at Salford. Today I am going to give you […]

BLOG: INTRODUCING…MEGAN

What’s the craic? I’m Megan! As you’ve probably already picked up I’m an Irish girl studying at Salford! You can […]

Blog: Introducing…Taran

About Me Hi! My name is Taran and I am an MA Public Relations and Digital Communications student at the […]

EP Launch: Q&A with music student Tyler

Tyler Kent is a Popular Music and Recording student at the University of Salford who has just released his new […]

Hit the North: Digital Exhibition

The University of Salford’s Hit the North exhibition was created by students from across the School of Arts, Media & […]

6 body-positive accounts to follow on Instagram

Loving your appearance can sometimes be a struggle. With the rise in popularity of video-sharing platforms like Instagram and TikTok, […]

Q&A with Popular Music and Recording graduate – Rachel Lasham

Rachel Lasham graduated from our BA Music: Popular Music and Recording course back in 2009 and is a drummer and […]

Interview with ‘The Greatest Dancer’: meet Wenwen Wang

International student Wenwen Wang came to Salford to study MA Dance Performance and Professional Practices, after retiring from the national […]

How to juggle parenthood and student life: Interview with Sasha

Throughout my time writing for the Made in Salford blog, I have been lucky enough to meet many amazing students […]

Covering a General Election count for ITV Granada

The great thing about studying at university? There is SO much support to help you get your foot in the […]

10 Top tips for new international students

Studying in a foreign country as a international student can be very exciting, yet transitioning to a new place might […]

HM Royal Marines concert: Interview with student conductor David

HM Royal Marines Band Scotland performed at our very own Maxwell Hall on Wednesday 12th of February, offering a free […]

Am I Doing This Right?

Everyone tells you that university will be the ‘best years of your life’. Which, for some people, may be the […]

Q&A with Media Psychology graduate Jane

You know you’re passionate about something when NOTHING – (not even 5,573 miles) can get in the way of you […]

Finally moving to Salford? 6 places that will be essential to your student life

It’s finally here – the day you move out. Your parent or guardian has you up and awake at an […]

Recent Reads: Helena’s Round-up

It’s no surprise to anyone that being a creative writing student and being a bookworm go hand in hand. My […]