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Places on campus that shaped my uni experience

Across my three years at Salford, I have enjoyed spending time on all three campuses. I’ve made so many memories here, from trying new foods in Allerton Restaurant, to spending late nights with friends in the library, and even doing my first loads of washing in first year accommodation. Each and every spot has been […]

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Student Spaces on Campus

Spending a bit of time at uni but your accommodation is a little far away to go home for a quick relaxation session? Well, we’ve got some brilliant spaces on our campuses to help you chill out, study or socialise. No need to go all the way back home! Study Areas If you’re on campus […]

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Campus quiet spaces and where to find them

Student life can be very hectic especially when you’re going to lectures through a very active and loud campus. The busy student life isn’t for everyone. Some of us want to be in a quieter area between lectures and when we hang out with friends. Luckily there are calmer spots on campus. Keep reading to […]

Places to live in Greater Manchester: MediaCity

MediaCity is home to one of our campuses and if you study any of our media subjects you will likely be spending a lot of time here, but it is not only for creatives! It is a great place to go and live as a university student. To help you get to know it a […]

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Things you didn’t know about Salford

It is no Salfordinary place here. Salford and Manchester are full of historical surprises. And I have gathered a few of my favourite. MAXWELL ROCK N ROLL HALL Maxwell Hall is known today as a lecture and graduation hall but did you know it’s heritage sits firmly in the rock and roll hall of fame? […]

12 hours in MediaCity

If you’re anything like me, you absolutely love being in the centre of all the action. Manchester is the perfect place to be, but it can be kind of overwhelming at times. MediaCity, on the other hand, has those city centre vibes, but is a chilled out alternative. Here are my recommendations for things to […]

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Undergrad to postgrad: Meet James

While studying BA (Hons) Journalism (Multimedia) at Salford, James Sumner discovered that he loved the public relations side of media and decided to undertake a master’s in Public Relations and Digital Communications. When considering his next steps, James felt it was natural to continue his journey at Salford as he knew he was in safe […]

BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

My journey to university wasn’t exactly conventional. Following the final year of my A – Levels, I took the plunge into starting an English Language and Literature course at the University of Oxford, an experience that everybody seemed ecstatically excited about – except for me. Within weeks of moving away from Manchester, where I had […]

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Celebrating Christmas in Salford & Manchester 2019

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 […]

Events in 2019: What to look out for

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 […]

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Things to do: outdoor swimming

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 […]

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Animation: Completing a £10k project while studying

Adam Frith, Larisa Covaciu, and James Lawson have all recently graduated from BA Animation after experiencing perhaps one of the most exciting final years of university that an animation student could wish for. After being approached by TransPennine Express (TPE), who were looking for a series of short animations to show on-board their trains, the […]

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BLOG: Why I Chose Salford

As someone who is indecisive by nature, choosing which university I was going to attend was the single most challenging thing I’ve done. It’s up there with the parallel park on my driving test, and deciding between ‘jet black’ and ‘space grey’ for my most recent iPhone. While it felt at the time as if […]

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Quirky study spaces in Manchester and Salford: part 2

Although studying in the same place every day can be useful to achieve a routine, it can also get quite monotonous. I’m a big believer in trying to make studying, whether that be revising or writing an essay, as enjoyable of an experience as possible and mixing up your environment can be a step in […]

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Answered: How to thrive studying Film Production

Callum is a first year BA Film Production student who I was lucky enough to spend some time with, chatting about his time at university so far. I could tell straight away that his passion for film was extraordinary, as it look literally moments to get onto the topic of our least favorite Star Wars […]

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MediaCityUK’s student radio station: Utter Radio

Liam Kennedy is a second year BA Television and Radio student and one of the Station Managers at Utter Radio, the University of Salford’s newest student radio station. He spoke to me about Utter, how students can get involved and what the future holds for the up-and-coming station. Hi Liam! What is Utter Radio? How […]

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Lee Wilkinson – Making the most of placements in the radio industry

BA Television & Radio student Lee Wilkinson recently completed a placement with BBC Radio 4, working on their consumer affairs programme, ‘You & Yours’. I spoke to him about his experience and how his course, based at MediaCityUK, has helped to set him up for a career in the radio industry. Hi Lee! Tell me about your work […]

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BLOG: My experience at MediaCityUK

When applying to university, looking at the facilities offered by different institutions was a main focus for me. As a Journalism student, I knew that I would benefit from access to professional equipment, lecturers with experience in the field and a range of events to get involved in. Based over at Salford Quays, the University […]

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How to see your favourite shows for free at MediaCityUK

The gift of being a University of Salford student really never stops giving. Another perk of being at the best university in the world is that you are able to watch some of your favourite shows for free at MediaCityUK. Here’s how… 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown The hilarious twist on the day […]