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Unlocking northern slang

Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV, radio, and in books. It is common for people to use slang and speak in casual terms, especially around their friends and family. You may encounter slight variations in slang depending on which part of […]

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Your postgrad bucket list

Congratulations, you made it to uni! This is a really exciting time but – take our word for it – it’ll absolutely fly by, especially if you’re only here for a year. It can seem like there’s so much to do and so little time to do it, but don’t let that overwhelm you. We’ve […]

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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 to help you prepare for uni life and guide you on your way to becoming unstoppable this year. There’s something for everyone, so grab your favourite drink and have a read. Need some help? Always […]

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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 mean staff at the uni) have been using for years. We’ve put together a glossary to help you navigate your way through some tricky terms until you become a pro at uni-speak. A B E […]