Ola came from Nigeria to study for a bachelor’s In computer science at Salford. He started by doing the International Foundation Year, which he says has set him up for success in his degree. Read on to find out what he has to say about his course and the practical experience he has been getting […]
Preparing for the weather, both mentally and physically, is something that no one tells you about living in the North of England. One day you are relaxing with a bottle of chilled ginger beer in the sun, and the next moment, there’s a heavy downpour from the heavens. What’s this? This is the weather in […]
Moving to a new country for studies can be hectic, especially when you are moving with your family. From sorting accommodation to finding the best nursery and schools for your kids, we understand that there can be a lot to think about. If you have a family and are planning to study here, read this […]
Sanjay, who had some corporate marketing experience before choosing Salford for his postgraduate studies, shares with us how he was able to land a role in digital marketing at Starkey as part of his course here at the University of Salford. HELLO SANJAY, CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? Hi, my name is […]
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 […]
Benjamin from Nigeria shares his experience studying MSc Public Health and how the University of Salford has helped him move closer to his dream of becoming an international community pharmacist. Read more to hear what he thinks about the course. CAN YOU INTRODUCE YOURSELF? My name is Benjamin Junior Oghumu, I am from Nigeria and […]
At Salford, our focus is on teaching our students the industry-standard skills and transferable skills they need to succeed in the world of work. We caught up with Wiktoria, a BSc Biomedical Science student, to find out she is developing these skills and what else she is enjoying about her time so far at Salford. […]
When you decide to study abroad, choosing the right place feels like finding a needle in a haystack, not because this task is impossible. No, far from that. But because this activity is daunting, where do you go from here? Fly to the Caribbean? Move to Asia, Europe or even America? You will ponder and […]
Hello! I am Chidera Stephen and I study MSc Digital Marketing at the University of Salford. I have been in the United Kingdom for four months now and I am happy to share my experience on how my time at Salford Business School has equipped me for a career in digital content marketing. My Love […]
This year Global Week took place from 4 – 8 April. It was an opportunity for our students to ask questions and learn more about employability, international cross cultures, and PhD research in a global context. Read on to find out what happened. What is Global Week? Global Week is a yearly event that is […]
Sana from Pakistan dreams of developing novel cancer drugs in future. Read on to find out how her course is providing her with the practical hands-on experience she needs to achieve her career goals, and how much fun she is having along the way. Hi Sana! Can you tell us about your course? I’m studying […]
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 […]
We spoke to Rachel, an MA Dance Performance and Professional Practices student studying at the University of Salford to understand why she chose Salford and how this has facilitated the path to achieving her dreams. Hi Rachel, can you tell us a bit about your course? I chose to study this unique course as we […]
We spoke to Lina from Egypt to find out what motivated her to study Psychology and how she has found it so far. She also told us about how her academic English skills have developed through her International Foundation Year course. Hi Lina, it’s lovely to speak to you. Can you tell us a little […]
Hi, my name is Esse Ejere and I am an international student from Nigeria studying at the University of Salford. When I first arrived in the UK, I experienced a lot of culture shock, and it took a while for me to get a foothold on how to do a lot of things. Today I […]
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 […]
Inspirational Salford MSc Project Management graduate Foluke Michael from Nigeria has won multiple awards and achieved recognition around the world for her efforts in sustainable development and her contributions to society. She’s a project management consultant, innovator and author who uses her skills to solve global problems. Foluke won the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]
Hello, I am Katia Pantsiou, a postgraduate student from Greece. Here are my top tips in choosing whether to live in Salford or Manchester city centre for your studies. First of all, congratulations if you have an offer to study at Salford already! A new life awaits you. So many opportunities are at your fingertips, […]
Katia Pantsiou is a postgraduate student here at Salford who came all the way from Greece to study MA Public Relations and Digital Communications. We caught up with her to find out about her experience and where her adventure-loving personality will take her next! Hi Katia! Can you tell me a little bit about yourself […]
My name is Aisha Aro-Lambo, and I’m studying MSc Public Relations and Digital Communications. This is the story of my creative journey so far. Career Expectations Growing up in Sub-Saharan Africa, making a career choice is an important aspect of a child’s life. I remember coming home from school one day very excited that I […]