Afflecks Palace. The home of all things quirky and off-piste; a beacon at the heart of Manchester’s thriving alternative culture landscape. Your first impression, heading into the maze of independent shops and unique retailers, can be that the whole place feels a little overwhelming; however, hunt around a little, and you can find some hidden […]
The Greater Manchester tram network has made travelling across the sprawl of the city easier than ever. With stops close to all of the key destinations across the city, and the ability to get out beyond the city centre made far more convenient (and much cheaper!), the trams are the perfect way for students to […]
Have you already got the itch to put those Christmas decorations up? Desperate to be sipping hot toddy under glittering street lights in the bustle of high street shoppers? It happens to the best of us, and if it’s your very first time experiencing the run up to Christmas in Manchester then you are in […]
Salford Crescent train station is based just a 2 minute walk from our Peel Park campus, and you can get to it using the free 50 bus from MediaCityUK too. There’s loads of trains which go to and from Salford Crescent, so why not organise a day out with your friends or flatmates? Take a […]
When it came down to it there were many reasons as to why I chose to come to Salford, but for now let me tell you my top five! The Facilities Being a Film Production student choosing a place to study was important as I wanted a university that was able to offer me access […]
So here we are! Fresh out of the winter months, the clocks will soon be going forward and it will no longer be acceptable to crawl into bed at the dark hour of 5pm. Longer days and 2018’s heat (if we’re lucky) are right around the corner. I decided to take a look at what’s […]
Don’t be fooled by the idea that university is meant to be a time where you have everything set in stone, everything decided and you completely 100% know what you want to do now and for the rest of your life. University is a time for discovering yourself and experimenting as much as high school […]
Back in 2018, we took a look at the events taking place in and around Manchester for Chinese New Year, a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year in the traditional Chinese calendar. There was a jam-packed schedule to get through, and this year – the year of the Pig – the celebrations […]
Got a birthday coming up? Got those results you wanted? Bored and just want to get out of the house? Manchester’s got you covered. Ditch the same old birthday meal, forget about the same old plans you repeat year in year out – grab your friends and check out these top 10 attractions for a […]
I think we can all say we’ve had those New Year resolutions where we are determined to be more active – you know, signing up for a gym, investing in a juicer. A survey on YouGov last year showed us the second most popular resolution is to “exercise more”, but in a separate survey from […]
Manchester is known for many things: music, fashion, landmarks, museums and football teams. When you come to the University of Salford you will discover you’re within a short radius of an incredible array of shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. You can get your favourite pint on campus at the Students’ Union and there’s more than […]
Have you ever considered taking learning beyond the same four walls of the lecture halls? Learning new things can be inspiring and motivating, even if it is on a subject totally different from your course. Both Salford and Manchester have a lot of interesting places to visit if you ever find yourself at a loose […]
Let’s face it, us students have a popular reputation of not being the richest of people out there – apart from when the student loan drops, but good things don’t last forever. Sometimes we want to enjoy the finer things in life, like being able to get a lil dressy and feeling like the classy […]
One of the big plus points of studying at the University of Salford is being right at the centre of an amazing music scene. When I moved here in 2016, it was fantastic to discover that the venues I’d been used to travelling to for gigs throughout school and college were now right on my […]
Moving to university is a massive step as a young adult. Often you’re alone moving to an entirely different city, or maybe even country! The university you choose is very important as it will help to build your future and a way of life. I would definitely say Salford is my home now, and I […]
If you’re a veggie or vegan, or just fancy giving something different a try, then Manchester is the place to be. From unique eateries to big chain restaurants, we’ve got it all, and none of them will burn a hole in the wallet (or the student loan) either. I’ve put together the best vegan eateries and […]
Whilst I always understood that my days as a student were never going to be the most affluent of my life – I’d never envisaged myself ending up on the streets of Manchester on a bitter night in November. Through choice I should probably add. My night on the streets of this fantastic city was shared with […]
My journey to university didn’t involve much travel but that didn’t stop it from being one of the best choices I’ve made. I didn’t travel from miles away to come to Salford and the longest train ride I’ve ever done to get to university is from Deansgate to Salford Crescent and on a good day […]
So apparently, outdoor swimming is the newest trend to take Salford by storm. Naturally I had to throw myself in the deep end (excuse the very-much intended pun) to see what the fuss is all about. During a welcome talk that I attended when I first started university, I was told by my course leader […]
Blessed with tons of culture and creativity, Manchester and Salford are bursting with contemporary art galleries and spaces. Here are my top 6 to visit in 2018! 1. The Lowry Situated on The Quays, a short walk from our MediaCityUK campus, The Lowry is a registered charity presenting contemporary art of all types. It is known […]