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Things I’ve learned during my time at Salford

Being a part of the University of Salford has been one of the best experiences I have had. Through the ups and downs, I have learnt some valuable lessons which have helped me through my three-year journey, here are the top five things I have learnt. 1. Make sure to go to all of your […]

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Meet Corrine Deadman – BSc Business Management with Sport

We caught up with BSc Business Management with Sport student Corrine Deadman who talks us through her experience studying at Salford. All About the Course My course has been a great experience over the past three years. I have enjoyed most of the modules and there has been a wide range of business and sports […]

Alternative Study Spaces in Salford

Sometimes campus doesn’t feel like the right environment to study in after a day of lectures. There are also times when you just want to change things up a bit. Thankfully, there are other study spaces around our campuses to enjoy. Why not switch up your study routine and head to one of these spots […]

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Meet Nicole Swatts – BA Fashion Business and Promotion

Nicole decided to make a slight switch in her course choice from BA (Hons) Fashion Design to BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion in the hopes of both expressing her creativity but also having more of a business mindset. Read on to find out more about Nicole’s experience studying this course. TELL US A LITLE […]

Blog: Introducing Yewande 

Hello there!  My name is Yewande, I am a 26-year-old international master’s student currently studying Digital Marketing. I’m not the typical digital marketing master’s student with a background in a similar course, I did my bachelor’s degree in chemistry and found my way in marketing immediately after I graduated. I did that for 4 years before […]

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Blog: Introducing Tia

Who Am I? Hello everyone, my name is Tia. I’m 20 years old and I’m a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Salford, studying Television and Radio Production. Being a media student, it’s only natural that one of my favourite hobbies is to post content on social media. I especially love posting all things […]

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Guide to studying

Studying as a student can be difficult – especially with plenty of distractions around you on campus. Here are a few the tips I use while studying. Tip number 1: Study away from home Now I know what you are thinking, studying at home can be more comfortable, but that is the exact reason I […]

Micah Williams – from Salford graduate to Coldplay world tour

BSc Media Technology graduate Micah Williams has gone from strength to strength in his career since leaving Salford. We caught up with him to ask him a few questions about his job, and how Salford helped him to achieve his goals.  WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SALFORD AND WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE? I studied BSc […]

Ellie’s journey to studying MA Fashion Business and Marketing

Meet Ellie a BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion graduate, who furthered her learning and enrolled onto the MA Fashion Business and Marketing degree. Read on to find out more about Ellie’s experience and the transition to postgraduate study. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD? I knew I wanted to study in Manchester […]

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Ben’s experience at Salford studying BA Film Studies

Ben Vincent, spoke to us about his time studying BA (Hons) Film Studies and how it has prepared him for life after graduation. Read on to discover his journey to picking Film Studies and the experiences he has encountered whilst studying here. Tell us a little bit about yourself Hello, my name is Ben Vincent, […]

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Kabiru’s experience at Salford studying MSC Public Health

Salford can be a place where you unlock your potential, and where you can use your studies to enact change in the world. This is certainly the case with courses from our School of Health and Society which focuses on a human-centred approach. A prestigious scholar, Kabiru Ajibola benefited from this approach as he came […]

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Top 5 Photo Spots in Manchester

Photography has been a huge part of my life since my childhood, but in recent years I found myself unmotivated to go out and shoot more, as shooting digital wasn’t inspiring me enough. I wanted to try something different to re-ignite my passion and love for photography, and that’s when I discovered film. I saw […]

Discover the Best Spots for Art Lovers in Salford and Manchester

Salford and Manchester, are cities that boasts a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant art scene. If you’re an art lover, you’re in for a treat when studying here. From galleries to street art, the cities have s something to offer every type of art enthusiast. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a […]

Transport for Greater Manchester: A Guide

Moving to a new city and country can be scary, especially trying to learn how to navigate the transport system so here’s a quick guide for getting around Greater Manchester.    Manchester has lots of public transport options, check out Transport for Greater Manchester for more information about live departures, destinations and more.   Keep reading to […]

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MEng Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies student experience – Nataniel’s Story

Hear from Nataniel Hewelt, currently studying an integrated MEng in Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies. He has completed his three years of the undergraduate degree and is now completing his final integrated masters year. What inspired you to study your course? Why did you choose the University of Salford? I wasn’t particularly interested in going to […]

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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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Top 5 things to do when you move to university as an International Student

Moving to an entirely new country to study is a relatively huge leap in your life, and there are a lot of steps that you must have gone through from applying for your university – getting accepted and then applying for a Visa which includes making sure you are submitting all the important paperwork, documents […]

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Celebrating your proudest achievements

We asked you what you’re proud of achieving this year – no matter how big or small – and we received some amazing responses. We’ve listed them below because we are SO proud of you! There are a lot of stories featured below, but you can click straight through to the ones you’re most interested […]

Discover Salford’s History 

You may have spent a lot of time in Salford; whether you’ve been studying on campus or exploring everything the city has to offer, but how much do you know about its history? Salford is rich in industrial heritage and cultural significance with a legacy older than our neighbour Manchester (but hey, who’s keeping score?). […]