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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 links to local buses, there are many ways you can get from A to B without breaking the bank.  Here are some affordable ways you can travel around the city while on a student budget.    Green […]

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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 of Salford! Days out in the city can be expensive – especially on a student budget, but they don’t have to break the bank. We’ve put together a guide to help you explore your city […]

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Making the most of winter in Manchester

Winter is such a magical season, but the cold weather and shorter days can make it feel a tad draining, especially if you’re new to the city. But don’t be fooled by that old cliché about it being ‘grim up north’; Manchester is one of the best places in the world to spend the winter […]

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5 things you didn’t know you could do in Salford

Here are 5 fun things you can do in Salford to help you fall in love with the city. Let’s splash, explore and slide our way into it. 1. Paddleboarding When the sun’s out, what better way to cool off than a fresh dip in Salford Quays? Salford Watersports Centre is just a 10 minute […]

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Tram Trips: Best places to visit along Manchester’s tram network

The Greater Manchester tram network has made travelling across the sprawl of the city easier than ever. With stops close to all of the key destinations across the city, and the ability to get out beyond the city centre made far more convenient (and much cheaper!), the trams are the perfect way for students to […]

Get your nerd on: Top 10 places to visit in Manchester for comic, film and game fans

Manchester is known for many things: music, fashion, landmarks, museums and football teams. When you come to the University of Salford you will discover you’re within a short radius of an incredible array of shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. You can get your favourite pint on campus at the Students’ Union and there’s more than […]