As a student, it’s common to feel strapped for cash, especially as the cost of living rises. We’ve put together our top tips and student-specific hacks that will help you to keep costs down and make your money go further when you're out and about in Manchester or beyond.
Being a student as well as a parent can feel overwhelming and tough at times. We understand that juggling parenting responsibilities and your studies can have its challenges, but it’s possible. There are ways to find the right balance to ensure you can make the most of your university experience. Read our guide below to […]
Meet India Buxton, a Fine Art graduate from our thriving Art and Design community. India has had an incredible summer filled with achievements; she went onto to win the Industry Engagement Award at our Annual Create Awards for her inspiring piece of work for Citizens Advice. India also went onto graduate in July and is […]
Managing your money as a student can be tricky – especially during the current cost of living crisis. Here are our top tips to help you save money on food and other essentials.
Summertime at uni can feel a bit different to other parts of the academic year, especially if you’re on break or you’re one of the small number of students still on campus. For some this period feels great, but it can also feel a bit lonely. There are lots of ways to re-connect without spending […]
Always wondered what a Salford Graduation is really like? Me too! Luckily, I had a chat with one of our 2023 Film Production graduates, Sam, to see what happens on the day. Read our chat below to get his take and top tips for the big day. Did you have an expectation going into graduation? […]
This Men's Health Week, read our colleague's stories concerning issues including diabetes, nutrition and exercise that have a huge impact on men's health and wellbeing.
Being a part of the University of Salford has been one of the best experiences I have had. Through the ups and downs, I have learnt some valuable lessons which have helped me through my three-year journey, here are the top five things I have learnt. 1. Make sure to go to all of your […]
MSc Digital Business student, Dotun Awosika, shares his top tips for anyone considering studying at Salford. If you are thinking about attending Salford Business institution, I recommend fully embracing the abundant opportunities for personal and professional development that the institution provides. Engage in extracurricular activities and contemplate assuming positions such as a course representative. This […]
We are rapidly approaching the end of the trimester but before you can put your full focus into enjoying the break, there’s just a few more weeks to make the final push and complete your assignments. In this blog I’m going to share with you some of my favourite tips & tricks to help reduce […]
We talk to BSC Business Management with Sport student Ethan Comley about his Salford experience, his course, advice for future students and his plans after Salford All About the Course I decided to study a BSc Business Management with Sport at Salford as I believed in the University’s recent growth. I felt that studying this […]
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 […]
It’s entirely normal to feel shy or experience some anxiety when you try something new or enter a new stage of life, whether that’s starting a fresh academic year, moving to a different city or country, or living on your own for the first time. Although shyness is normal, stepping out of your comfort zone […]
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 […]
Where has the daylight gone? What’s with all the fireworks? Do I need all my clothes to be waterproof now? Navigating life as an international student in the United Kingdom is an exciting and enriching experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. From embracing British traditions like Bonfire Night to coping with the Winter […]
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