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Affordable Ways to Travel around Salford and Manchester
Travelling around Salford and Manchester couldn’t be easier thanks to its excellent transport links! From tram services to cycle paths, outstanding rail […]
Our top 5 tips to save money at home
For many of you, not only could this be your first time away from home, but also the first time […]
Keep costs down on campus
Managing your money as a student can be tough, especially given the current cost of living crisis. Coming to campus for a lecture or seminar? Read our top tips...
Explore the city for free
Manchester and Salford are famous for many things: the architecture, the culture, the music, and most famously of all…the University […]
Save money on the go
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...
Save money on your weekly food shop
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...
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 […]
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 […]
Top Tips For Sustainable Spending
Managing your finances as a student isn’t always easy. You may be living away from home or learning to budget […]
Part-time jobs for the win
It’s no secret that a lot of students experience struggles with finances, especially since this is often the first time we are properly learning how to […]
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 […]
Salford Scholar: Q&A with Simran Jain
If you’re not sure on what a scholarship is, or how it can help – then this is the blog […]
What is an overdraft and do I need one?
We’ve all had a little tizzy at some point in our life when we’re asked to talk about, or take […]
Why part-time employment is good for you
I’m going to be brutally honest with you, when I first had to adapt to living on a budget, the […]
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Studying Environmental Geography with Professional Experience – George’s story
By Hannah Boardman
January 24, 2025
After graduating from his BSc in Environmental Geography with Professional Experience course in 2024, read on to hear all about George’s
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From BSc Marine Biology to MRes Environmental Studies – Sam’s story
By Hannah Boardman
January 24, 2025
From beginning his university career studying Marine Biology and armed with a passion for all things ocean and wildlife, read on to find out more
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Studying Marine Biology – James’ story
By Hannah Boardman
January 24, 2025
With a love of nature and the environment from a young age, James always knew what he wanted to study. Read on to find out more about his story; from
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From BSc Biomedical Science to a MPhil in Microbiology – Wiktoria’s story
By Hannah Boardman
January 24, 2025
Initially wanting to study Medicine, Wiktoria decided to come to Salford to study Biomedical Science, and loved it so much she’s now studying a
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Studying Aeronautical Engineering – Hussain’s story
By Hannah Boardman
January 24, 2025
After arriving in the UK from war-torn Afghanistan in just over 10 years ago and without knowing a word of English, read Hussain’s incredibly
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