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 […]
Meet Alia, third year BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases student & President of the Biomed Society “I originally wanted to go into a career in dental hygiene and therapy, but when I had a look at the course spec at another university, I didn’t really feel that it was me and declined the […]
Meet Alexander Lehman, final year BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering student. How would you start your morning when you come to university? I drive into university normally. On the days it’s sunny, I try to walk as it only takes 25 minutes. How are your lectures during the week? I have three lectures per week […]
Meet Marukh Syed, third year Civil Engineering with Foundation Year student. How would you normally start your morning when you come to university? I’m from Burnley, so I usually get the train to come into university. It takes about 45/50 minutes. On the days there are strikes or I miss the train, I drive in. […]
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 […]
The National Student Survey (NSS) is an anonymous voluntary survey for undergraduate students in their final year or equivalent. The NSS allows you to voice your own opinion and give honest feedback about the quality of your course and university. It’s run by Ipsos, an independent market research company, and this year the survey is […]
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 […]
The ‘university experience’ doesn’t just mean drinking and parties. This might be surprising to some, but it’s okay not to drink at university. Here are some of my tips on how to enjoy university with friends when you don’t drink alcohol. 1. Join a society Joining a society is a great way to make friends […]
Working on assessments, dissertations, and preparing for exams can sometimes feel overwhelming. If this feeling persists, it can lead us to feeling burnt out. Burnout is a state of exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged emotional, physical and mental stress. It doesn’t solely arise from your academic life; it can also develop from things happening […]
Craving a Wagamama’s but don’t want to break the bank? Don’t worry…we got you with this cheap and cheerful, 3 variation, homemade ramen recipe which is perfect for when you need a quick fix and don’t have much in for tea! For more meal ideas and recipes check out our other blog posts! Easy and […]
Loving your appearance can sometimes be a struggle. With the rise in popularity of video-sharing platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it often seems that everywhere we look, we’re being told that we’re simply not good enough. As a 22-year-old, social media plays an integral part in my everyday life, and I often find myself scrolling […]
Hey everyone, Megan here!? As we head into another month of restrictions I thought it might be helpful to share some of the well-being support available to us from the University. Today is University Mental Health Day and this year hasn’t been easy on us students. Between online classes, lockdowns and adaptations it’s been a […]
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Sun Mingxu who studied both his master’s and doctoral degree at Salford. Sun has gone on to launch his own business helping people recover from stroke. What did you study at Salford and what were your key achievements during this time? I studied a master’s in Manufacturing […]
Real Estate professional, Li Xinxi, took a career break 4 years ago to improve his theoretical knowledge by studying on the RICS-accredited MSc Real Estate and Property Management programme at the University of Salford. We spoke to him recently to look back to his time at Salford and how his studies are now helping his […]
Qijun has just completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Salford and is about to start his next challenge. We have met him to find out what he enjoyed about being a Salford student. Why did you decide to study at the University of Salford? Salford itself is a quiet small city adjacent to […]
We have met with Miao as he was preparing to embark on his university journey, and he’s shared with us what attracted him to Salford and what he is most looking forward to. Hi Miao, why did you decide to study at the University of Salford? The main reason why I chose to study at […]
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 […]
Salman studied BEng Aeronautical Engineering, spent one year in Sweden as part of his course and landed his dream job with Etihad Airways after graduating! Hi Salman, how did you find out about the University of Salford and the course you picked? When I was researching universities, I was looking specifically for institutions that specialise […]
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 […]
Ellie is a third year Broadcast Journalism student here at the University at Salford. She has decided to dedicate her major final project towards the issue of congenital heart disease (CHD) which she describes in greater detail below. I had CHD as a child and have always been interested in heart charities and their work. […]