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Parenting while studying? This is what you need to know

Being a student as well as a parent can feel overwhelming and tough at times. We understand that juggling parenting responsibilities and your studies can have its challenges, but it’s possible. There are ways to find the right balance to ensure you can make the most of your university experience. Read our guide below to […]

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6 Helpful Tips To Avoid Burnout

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 […]

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How To Prepare For Exams

We know you might be feeling a little nervous about upcoming exams, especially if you’ve not sat an exam in a while. Thankfully, we have lots of support here at Salford to help you develop your confidence and feel ready to sit your exams. Read our easy steps below to see how you can get started:  […]

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? [VIDEO]: Wellbeing and you

Going to university can be an amazing time in your life that’s packed full of new experiences. Some of these experiences you may have expected, and some may come as a surprise. Either way, it’s a great opportunity to learn and grow as a person, and develop resilience for dealing successfully with challenges in the […]

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? [VIDEO]: Healthy Eating

To inspire you, our current students have put together a series of videos for healthy meal ideas perfect for university. The energy that eating healthily gives you can really help you make the most of your time at university – both when you’re studying, and when you’re not! Breakfast – Summer Fruit Bowl Lunch – […]

Mental Health Awareness Week: What does good mental health look like to you?

This week, from the 13th to the 19th May 2019, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here in the Social Media Team we’ve teamed up with lecturers from our Counselling and Psychotherapy department to spread the message about how crucial it is to recognise that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. […]

6 essential reads for boosting your mental wellbeing: Helena’s picks

Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK begins on the 13th May 2019, with this year’s theme focusing on “body image”. According to the Mental Health Foundation, it is estimated in the UK that 1 in 6 people experience a common mental health problem every week – ranging from stress, grief, frustration and sadness, or […]