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Tips for Saving Money before Starting Uni

If you’re already thinking ahead about managing your finances whilst at university, then you have come to the right place. Here are some of my tips to save up money before starting university. If you can, the best way to generate an income is to get a part-time job on the weekends. Understandably this can […]

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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 moved countries and started studying at Salford. Hello and welcome to the University of Salford! My name is Logan, and I am from the United States. I have been an international student at the university […]

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Disability support at university

At Salford we want to help all our students as best we can. We recognise that students with a disability, long-term condition or learning difficulty might need additional support and/or adjustments in place during their time at university. That’s why we have procedures in place to help you during your time with us. Click an […]

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 setting aside some study time. But how do you ensure you’re studying effectively? Read our top tips below. 1. Explore the Library’s study skills resources First, it can be good to reflect on the skills […]

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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 first time in your life that you’ve ever lived independently and you might be faced with the intimidating responsibility of looking after yourself for the first time without the intervention of family or carers. Scary, right? It doesn’t have to be!   This business of living […]

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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 big cities – when you may feel unsafe or in danger. We’ve made it a little easier for you to take the utmost precautions to stay safe around campus and online with our tips below. […]

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Top tips to manage your money as a student 

For many students, heading to university is your first taste of financial independence, which can make managing your money feel a little… overwhelming. However, you don’t need to worry as we’ve got you covered! Below you’ll find our top tips and support services, so you’ll feel confident managing your money. 1. Budgeting To maximise your […]

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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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How to get involved in uni life (when you’re not a fresher)

It’s easy to feel like the good old days of being a fresher and participating in uni events are over when you’re not a first year anymore… but it doesn’t have to be that way! At Salford, there’s always something going on that you can get involved with, so here’s a guide on where to begin looking.   Social Media It sounds obvious, but you’d […]

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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 […]