Meet our apprentices
Hear from three Salford apprentices about their experience receiving on-the-job training from industry professionals while they study.
student life
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, […]
International Politics student addresses influential EU body on its Youth Action Plan
A Salford student has addressed an influential body of the European Union (EU) on its Youth Action Plan and how it can better support young people to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. Third year undergraduate student Mohamud Jama addressed the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (EU-ACP) Follow-Up Committee of the European Economic and […]
Campus quiet spaces and where to find them
Student life can be very hectic especially when you’re going to lectures through a very active and loud campus. The busy student life isn’t for everyone. Some of us want to be in a quieter area between lectures and when we hang out with friends. Luckily there are calmer spots on campus. Keep reading to […]
Week in the Life of a Biomedical Student – Sara Kassam
Meet Sara Kassam, who is studying our IBMS-accredited BSc Biomedical Science course. What inspired you to choose this field of study? I have always been fascinated by the human body, and each day, I learn something new that blows my mind. This course will allow me to explore the building blocks in life and link […]
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 […]
Breaking Myths About Studying In The UK As An International Undergraduate Student
Moving abroad can be scary and trust me most international students all worry about the same things before arriving in the UK to study. Moving from Spain to study in the UK was daunting but after a couple of weeks, all my worries had gone away. So in this blog post, I’m going to break […]
Places to live in Greater Manchester: MediaCity
MediaCity is home to one of our campuses and if you study any of our media subjects you will likely be spending a lot of time here, but it is not only for creatives! It is a great place to go and live as a university student. To help you get to know it a […]
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 […]
Kareem’s Software Engineering Placement at Awareness Software Limited
Meet Kareem Mahl, third year Software Engineering student and read on to find out about his placement with Awareness Software Limited. What inspired you to choose this field of study? I was drawn to software engineering by my passion for problem-solving and my interest in creating innovative solutions – qualities I’ve possessed since childhood. The […]
Read about Tilly-Rose’s Uganda trip abroad
Hear from Tilly-Rose Wilkin, final year Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology student. Which fieldtrips have you participated in so far as part of your course? I’ve participated in several. Ones where I’ve stayed for several days include Castlehead, Blencathra, Millport, and Uganda. Day field trips included visits to 5 different zoos, the Peak District, Martin […]
I moved nearly 7,000 miles from Singapore to study Journalism at Salford
My name is Maxson, and I am from Singapore. I’m currently in my third year at the University of Salford studying BA Journalism with Public Relations, and I am really enjoying it! Read on to find out what I enjoy about the course, my placements, and life at Salford. You’ll never guess what I do in […]
Read about Jonathan’s experience as part of the Salford Racing Society
What made you decide to join the Salford Racing society and how did you get involved? Sounds cliché but I have had a lifelong passion for motorsport and cars in general, so when I saw a race car at a fresher’s fair, I was naturally drawn to it. I spoke with some of the team […]
Surviving Winter in Salford
Where has the daylight gone? What’s with all the fireworks? Do I need all my clothes to be waterproof now? Navigating life as an international student in the United Kingdom is an exciting and enriching experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. From embracing British traditions like Bonfire Night to coping with the Winter […]
BA (HONS) MEDIA AND PERFORMANCE STUDENT EXPERIENCE – GRACE’S STORY
Graduate Grace Mclntosh who has starred in the 4 O’Clock Club and more recently Channel 4’s The Dog Academy as an on screen receptionist. Talks about her experience studying BA (Hons) Media and Performance at the University of Salford, and her inspiring career aspirations. WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR COURSE? By far the […]
How my time at Salford prepared me for career success – Olubukola Ashiru
I had often told myself that I would no longer attend any kind of structured learning after obtaining a first degree, an MBA, and a few other professional certifications, but alas! ?
BA (HONS) ENGLISH MULTIDISCIPLINE WITH FOUNDATION YEAR STUDENT EXPERIENCE- CARRIE-ANN’S STORY
Hear from the mature student Carrie-Ann Leigh, currently studying BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline with Foundation Year. You can read about her experiences whilst studying at the University of Salford and why she decided it was time to step back into the world of education. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF… My name is Carrie-Ann, […]
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 […]
Letter to you: Finding your way forward
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Letter to you: Be scared and then be brave
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