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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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Expectations vs reality as an international student

We asked Logan, an international student from the United States, to let us know what she found helpful when she moved countries and started studying at Salford. Hello and welcome to the University of Salford! My name is Logan, and I am from the United States. I have been an international student at the university […]

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Disability support at university

At Salford we want to help all our students as best we can. We recognise that students with a disability, long-term condition or learning difficulty might need additional support and/or adjustments in place during their time at university. That’s why we have procedures in place to help you during your time with us. Click an […]

Different ways to look after your mental health

Your mental health is important. Sometimes your experience at university isn’t always what you might have expected, or you could feel like you’re struggling at times. We totally understand and we’re here for you. We’ve compiled a list of ways to look after your mental health whilst studying with us – including a list of […]

Five Ways to Improve Your Study Skills

Turning up to your lectures and seminars isn’t where your learning stops. To ace your assignments you need to be setting aside some study time. But how do you ensure you’re studying effectively? Read our top tips below. 1. Explore the Library’s study skills resources First, it can be good to reflect on the skills […]

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Hacks for living away from home

So, you’ve moved into your glossy new accommodation and waved goodbye (temporarily) to your loved ones. This could be the first time in your life that you’ve ever lived independently and you might be faced with the intimidating responsibility of looking after yourself for the first time without the intervention of family or carers. Scary, right? It doesn’t have to be! This business of living […]

Ways to keep safe on and around campus

Whilst Salford is a safe place to live and study, there can be times – as there are in all big cities – when you may feel unsafe or in danger. We’ve made it a little easier for you to take the utmost precautions to stay safe around campus and online with our tips below. […]

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Top tips to manage your money as a student

For many students, heading to university is your first taste of financial independence, which can make managing your money feel a little… overwhelming. However, you don’t need to worry as we’ve got you covered! Below you’ll find our top tips and support services, so you’ll feel confident managing your money. 1. Budgeting To maximise your […]