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Celebrating your proudest achievements

We asked you what you’re proud of achieving this year – no matter how big or small – and we received some amazing responses. We’ve listed them below because we are SO proud of you! There are a lot of stories featured below, but you can click straight through to the ones you’re most interested […]

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5 Ways to Become a Global Citizen 

In an increasingly connected world, there’s never been a better time to grow your global mindset. Having a global mindset is a key skill for your personal and professional growth, and it doesn’t always have to involve lectures or library books. Read on to learn five ways that you can develop your international outlook and […]

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Ace Every Interview with a Global Mindset

Found your dream career post-graduation? First thing’s first, you’ll need to ace your interview! Your future interviewers will be on the lookout for 10 key employability skills that you need to show to land your dream job. In this blog, we’ve picked out five. Read on to learn how developing your global mindset can help […]

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Celebrating Neurodiversity

There’s no ‘right’ way of thinking, learning and behaving. In fact, there are many advantages that come with thinking differently. Meet two members of our Salford community, Ellie and Helen. Ellie is currently studying English and Drama, and Helen is an Adult Nurse Lecturer. Both are neurodivergent. They took the time to tell us how […]

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How to be an ally to your LGBT+ peers

Starting university often represents a fresh start and brings with it a new-found freedom, so it’s no surprise that many people first come out as LGBTQIA+ during this time. Being open and honest about how they identity publicly for the very first time can be a huge step and they may need the support of […]

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Get inspired: how to set and stick to your New Year’s resolutions

New year, new Trimester, new blog! Before we entered 2023, we asked you over on Instagram what your New Year’s resolutions were and we had some great (and some interesting!) responses. If you’ve not decided on your goals for this year or are struggling with the one’s you’ve set, we’ve put together some of our […]

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Making the most of winter in Manchester

Winter is such a magical season, but the cold weather and shorter days can make it feel a tad draining, especially if you’re new to the city. But don’t be fooled by that old cliché about it being ‘grim up north’; Manchester is one of the best places in the world to spend the winter […]

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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 share the latest findings from Energy House Labs. Energy House is our pioneering project that researches energy efficiency in homes. Researching findings from Energy House Labs could save you money as a student and hopefully […]

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Your postgrad bucket list

Congratulations, you made it to uni! This is a really exciting time but – take our word for it – it’ll absolutely fly by, especially if you’re only here for a year. It can seem like there’s so much to do and so little time to do it, but don’t let that overwhelm you. We’ve […]

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Q&A About Countering Hateful Extremism

We know conversations around extremism can be challenging and confusing at times, but it’s important that we all understand what this is. Extremism can take many forms, which we explore in this blog.  For Countering Hateful Extremism Week 2023 (1-7 May), we are focusing on Incels. Incels are part of the far right and mixed […]

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University Mental Health Day 2021

Hey everyone, Megan here!? As we head into another month of restrictions I thought it might be helpful to share some of the well-being support available to us from the University. Today is University Mental Health Day and this year hasn’t been easy on us students. Between online classes, lockdowns and adaptations it’s been a […]

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International Student tips and tricks: Q&A with Ade

Becoming an international student can be a daunting yet exciting experience – not only are you starting a new adventure at university, but you’re starting a new adventure in an entirely different country! This means that there’s a whole lot of learning and exploring to do, and if you’re looking to get a little head […]

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? [VIDEO]: Wellbeing and you

Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these experiences you may have expected, and some may come as a surprise. Either way, it’s a great opportunity to learn and grow as a person, and develop resilience for dealing successfully with challenges in the […]