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?). […]
For many people, studying a postgraduate qualification can be the starting point of a brand-new career. At the University of Salford, we offer nearly 50 different master’s programmes that are open to students who have an honours degree in any subject – so you don’t need to have studied your first degree in a related […]
Saturday 22 April is the annual celebration of Earth Day! Earth Day is all about taking time to reflect on our impact on the planet and the actions we can take to make a positive change. Read on for some ideas around how you can do that at the Uni. Use our Community Growing Space […]
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 […]
So, the week is coming to a close, and you’re looking for some live music to end the week in style. A few pints with some friends, some live music, what could be better? Well, maybe wandering home at 7am after a night of pulsating techno music at an unused warehouse is more your speed? […]
From MediaCity and industry connections, to a cheap night out. Here’s a comprehensive list of why I chose to study at the University of Salford. Hopefully this will help inform your decision on where to study or give you an insight into student life at Salford. CULTUREJoy Division, Danny Boyle, Emmeline Pankhurst, Factory Records, The […]
At Salford, our focus is on teaching our students the industry-standard skills and transferable skills they need to succeed in the world of work. We caught up with Wiktoria, a BSc Biomedical Science student, to find out she is developing these skills and what else she is enjoying about her time so far at Salford. […]
Sana from Pakistan dreams of developing novel cancer drugs in future. Read on to find out how her course is providing her with the practical hands-on experience she needs to achieve her career goals, and how much fun she is having along the way. Hi Sana! Can you tell us about your course? I’m studying […]
Choosing Salford was quite an easy decision to be honest. Although it was nearly four years ago since I first visited Peel Park and MediaCityUK for an open day, many of the things that excited me back then, still do and after completing my undergraduate degree at Salford, I knew there was no other place […]
We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September 2020. Although she already has 8 years of clinical work experience, she has decided to study at Salford to further her studies and gain more in-depth professional and theoretical knowledge within an international context. She […]
Man Ho Calvin Kwan, from Hong Kong, graduated in 2016 and set up his own physiotherapy clinic in Hong Kong just one year later! Hi Calvin, let’s start with your studies…what did you enjoy most studying at the University of Salford? What I loved the most about studying BSc Physiotherapy is the fact that we […]
We caught up with Greek student, Anestis Sitmalidis, who’s been offered a job at Salford Energy House testing facility just before completing his BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security. The Energy House is the world’s first full-sized brick terraced house with two bedrooms, which allows for state-of-the-art testing, to improve the energy efficiency of our […]
There are many reasons why I chose to study at the University of Salford, from the location, to the accommodation, module options and many more. I want to enlighten you on a few of these reasons and hope that my experiences might help you with your future decisions! Individuality When I attended an open day at Salford […]
Salford Crescent train station is based just a 2 minute walk from our Peel Park campus, and you can get to it using the free 50 bus from MediaCityUK too. There’s loads of trains which go to and from Salford Crescent, so why not organise a day out with your friends or flatmates? Take a […]
When it came down to it there were many reasons as to why I chose to come to Salford, but for now let me tell you my top five! The Facilities Being a Film Production student choosing a place to study was important as I wanted a university that was able to offer me access […]
Don’t be fooled by the idea that university is meant to be a time where you have everything set in stone, everything decided and you completely 100% know what you want to do now and for the rest of your life. University is a time for discovering yourself and experimenting as much as high school […]
Got a birthday coming up? Got those results you wanted? Bored and just want to get out of the house? Manchester’s got you covered. Ditch the same old birthday meal, forget about the same old plans you repeat year in year out – grab your friends and check out these top 10 attractions for a […]
I think we can all say we’ve had those New Year resolutions where we are determined to be more active – you know, signing up for a gym, investing in a juicer. A survey on YouGovlast year showed us the second most popular resolution is to “exercise more”, but in a separate survey from Bupa […]
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 […]
Have you ever considered taking learning beyond the same four walls of the lecture halls? Learning new things can be inspiring and motivating, even if it is on a subject totally different from your course. Both Salford and Manchester have a lot of interesting places to visit if you ever find yourself at a loose […]