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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 […]
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 […]
Disability support at university
At Salford we want to help all our students as best we can. We recognise that students with a disability, […]
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 might […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top tips to manage your money
For many students, heading to university is your first taste of financial independence, which can make managing your money feel […]
Letter to you: Finding your way forward
Best for: making friends, advice for the future, encouragement and tips for success
Letter to you: Be scared and then be brave
Best for: wellbeing advice, uni memories, encouragement and tips for the future
Letter to you: Big nights out and baked bean lasagne
Best for: uni memories, making the most of student life and general advice for settling in
Letter to you: Top tips for commuters
Best for: mature students, feeling worried and advice for commuters
Letter to you: Discover a new side of yourself
Best for: finding balance, encouragement and advice for success
Letter to you: Find your tribe and thrive
Best for: disabled students, LGBTQIA+ community, wellbeing advice and general tips for success
Letter to you: Keep calm and drink tea
Best for: uni memories, making friends and encouragement
Letter to you: Take the leap
Best for: making friends, encouragement and general tips for success
Letter to you: Cherish the journey
Best for: top tips for growth, making the most of student life and wellbeing advice
Letter to you: Go the extra mile
Best for: general tips for settling in, encouragement and wellbeing advice
Letter to you: Explore at your own pace
Best for: general tips for success, feeling overwhelmed and wellbeing advice
Letter to you: Juggling uni, parenting and part-time work
Best for: over-21s, parents and tips for settling in
Letter to you: Being my international self
Best for: international students, feeling anxious and wellbeing advice
Letter to you: Reflecting on my time at uni
Best for: moving away from home, feeling worried and making friends
Letter to you: Advice for this new, exciting stage
Best for: on-campus students, first in the family to go to university, making friends and general tips for success
Unlocking northern slang
Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV, […]
Your postgrad bucket list
Congratulations, you made it to uni! This is a really exciting time but – take our word for it – […]
Your guide to starting at Salford
We hope you’re as excited as we are about you joining us at Salford! We’ve written a series of blogs […]
Your glossary for starting uni
Starting somewhere new can be hard, especially when you’re introduced to new words, terms and phrases that other people (we […]
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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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