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Most times, it all begins with something little, watching a film that inspires you to do more, reading a book and feeling the desire to mirror the protagonist. But for me, my journey to postgraduate study was not born out of any of the above. It was mostly based on curiosity and my love for […]
From MediaCity and industry connections, to a cheap night out. Here’s a comprehensive list of why I chose to study at the University of Salford. Hopefully this will help inform your decision on where to study or give you an insight into student life at Salford. CULTUREJoy Division, Danny Boyle, Emmeline Pankhurst, Factory Records, The […]
Hello, I’m Chidera, an MSc Digital Marketing student at the University of Salford and I am thrilled to be a member of the Social Media team. MEET CHIDERA … I’m from Nigeria and I am eccentric, charismatic and curious…maybe that’s what motivated me to move 4,000 miles from home to this big cold city. I’ll […]
Starting somewhere new can be hard, especially when you’re introduced to new words, terms and phrases that other people (we mean staff at the uni) have been using for years. We’ve put together a glossary to help you navigate your way through some tricky terms until you become a pro at uni-speak. A B E […]
We all love a good freebie ? and we know you students do as well! Sometimes we forget that we don’t actually need to spend money to have a good time. This can be easily lost in translation when you’re living in a big city like Manchester. But despite all the crazy golf, cinema trips […]
Hi, my name is Esse and I am an international student at Salford. Today I am going to give you my top three tips for how you can gain a global outlook at the University of Salford and share my experience. With students from over 130 different countries studying amongst the 20,000-student body of the […]
What’s the craic? I’m Megan! As you’ve probably already picked up I’m an Irish girl studying at Salford! You can find me speaking to people, speaking to microphones and speaking anywhere I can get my foot in really! As part of the Student Social Media Team I’m going to speak to you guys about life […]
About Me Hi! My name is Taran and I am an MA Public Relations and Digital Communications student at the University of Salford, having also completed my undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism here. I am 21 years old and whilst I consider myself a Mancunian having been here for the past 4 years, I am in fact from Stone, a […]
Tyler Kent is a Popular Music and Recording student at the University of Salford who has just released his new EP Premature Infatuation. After picking his first guitar at 13-years-old, he knew that music was going to play a huge role in his life. I chatted to Tyler about his new EP and his musical […]
The University of Salford’s Hit the North exhibition was created by students from across the School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted arts and culture in the north west. An open call was put out for students to respond to this theme, providing a platform for them to […]
Loving your appearance can sometimes be a struggle. With the rise in popularity of video-sharing platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it often seems that everywhere we look, we’re being told that we’re simply not good enough. As a 22-year-old, social media plays an integral part in my everyday life, and I often find myself scrolling […]
Rachel Lasham graduated from our BA Music: Popular Music and Recording course back in 2009 and is a drummer and percussionist from Manchester. Rachel spoke to me about her experiences at Salford, how her musical career began and what life has been like after graduation. It was fascinating to hear about how she gone on […]
International student Wenwen Wang came to Salford to study MA Dance Performance and Professional Practices, after retiring from the national rhythmic gymnastics team of China. Since her graduation, she has gone on to become a television star after appearing on China’s The Greatest Dancer! We caught up with her to find out more about her […]
Throughout my time writing for the Made in Salford blog, I have been lucky enough to meet many amazing students with stories and achievements to celebrate – the most recent being Sasha, a Contemporary History and Politics student – and a mother of two children! ? Pursuing a degree alongside family life might sound daunting […]
The great thing about studying at university? There is SO much support to help you get your foot in the door. ? Take Rhys and Ellie for example. They are two third-year broadcast journalism students who helped cover the 2019 General Election. Who did they help? ITV Granada! And they got paid for the privilege. […]
Studying in a foreign country as a international student can be very exciting, yet transitioning to a new place might often feel a little bit stressful and scary. However, to make your move more seamless I have chosen 10 tips that you should consider in order to have an enjoyable stay while beginning your studies […]
HM Royal Marines Band Scotland performed at our very own Maxwell Hall on Wednesday 12th of February, offering a free opportunity to hear one of the UK’s very best wind bands in action. Our students were also lucky enough to have the chance to get involved themselves, with three students invited up on stage as […]
Everyone tells you that university will be the ‘best years of your life’. Which, for some people, may be the case: becoming properly independent for the first time; living largely by your own schedule; meeting new and exciting people; and studying something that interests you – with plenty of time for socialising in between! But […]
You know you’re passionate about something when NOTHING – (not even 5,573 miles) can get in the way of you reaching it. Take Media Psychology graduate, Jane, for example. Jane was kind enough to have a chat with me about her course and how she found studying at Salford, and living in the U.K […]
It’s finally here – the day you move out. Your parent or guardian has you up and awake at an ungodly hour. They’re double-checking you’ve packed everything; toothbrush, chargers, passport – “have you definitely packed the cutlery set we bought you from B&M darling?” Your stomach is twisted with knots of excitement and nervousness and […]