What's On

Find out about the Library, Skills, Careers and Student-led events happening soon in the Library.

  • Skills sessions
    • PowerPoint: Creating a Narrated Presentation Video [Online]

      Starts: 9 Dec 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 9 Dec 2025, 11:00 am
      Remaining places: 27
      This one-hour webinar will show you how to develop your digital and creative skills by using PowerPoint to create a narrated video presentation. This event is online.
    • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session (Online)

      Starts: 16 Dec 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 16 Dec 2025, 11:00 am
      Venue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam provider
      Remaining places: 12
      This is a one-hour online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking, you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criterion will be cancelled.
    • Library and Academic Support Pop-Up

      Starts: 13 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 13 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, Inside Main Entrance
      Drop by our pop-up in the library during January Welcome Week. We’ll be here to answer your questions, share study tips, and help you make the most of your resources. No booking required.
    • IT Essentials at Salford [Online]

      Starts: 13 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm
      Finishes: 13 Jan 2026, 3:00 pm
      Remaining places: 98
      This workshop will introduce you to the main IT tools, resources and services you need to get started as a student at the University of Salford. This workshop will be delivered online.
    • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam session [Online]

      Starts: 16 Jan 2026, 4:00 pm
      Finishes: 16 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
      Venue: MOS Exam - Certiport exam provider
      Remaining places: 15
      This is a one-hour online EXAM SESSION for MOS certification. At the time of booking, you must have scored over 70% in GMetrix's 'Testing' mode for your chosen application. Bookings not meeting this criterion will be cancelled.
    • 10-Week Basic Algebra Refresher Course

      Starts: 26 Jan 2026, 9:30 am
      Finishes: 26 Jan 2026, 11:00 am
      Remaining places: 50
      10-Week Algebra Refresher Course. Starting Monday 26/1/26. Follow the link for full details.
    • Pythagoras and Trigonometry Refresher

      Starts: 27 Jan 2026, 9:30 am
      Finishes: 27 Jan 2026, 12:30 pm
      Remaining places: 90
      This session will cover the basic applications of Pythagoras' Theorem, SOHCAHTOA and the Sine/Cosine rules.
    • Pythagoras and Trigonometry Refresher

      Starts: 29 Jan 2026, 9:30 am
      Finishes: 29 Jan 2026, 12:30 pm
      Remaining places: 90
      This session will cover the basic applications of Pythagoras' Theorem, SOHCAHTOA and the Sine/Cosine rules.
    • Writing at a UK University: how to pass your assessments [Online]

      Starts: 29 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 29 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm
      Remaining places: 60
      This workshop focuses on how to pass assessments at a UK university. It focuses on some of the most important aspects of studying and producing academic writing at a UK university, including how to use academic information effectively. It is aimed at students new to studying in the UK or at the University of Salford.
  • Careers sessions
    • Finding a Graduate Job

      Starts: 9 Dec 2025, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 9 Dec 2025, 1:45 pm
      This workshop will explain the differences between graduate schemes, graduate jobs and internships and will outline when and how to start applying for these vacancies.
    • Engineering Potential: Female Futures with Mitie Projects

      Starts: 12 Dec 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 12 Dec 2025, 2:30 pm
      Venue: The Shard, London Bridge, SE1 9SG
      An inspiring, interactive event designed for final-year students interested in engineering, sustainability, energy, and the built environment.
    • Careers Overview

      Starts: 13 Jan 2026, 12:15 pm
      Finishes: 13 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
      Careers Overview
    • Start Up School for Freelancers

      Starts: 22 Jan 2026, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 22 Jan 2026, 11:30 am
      Introducing our Start-Up School for Freelancers – the ultimate destination for individuals looking to enhance their independent careers!
    • SEE Pathways to Summer Internships

      Starts: 22 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 22 Jan 2026, 12:30 pm
      The format of the session will be a presentation from your School of Science, Engineering and Environment Employability Adviser and the Careers Team. Students will be able to ask questions and comments in the chat box. Following the session, students will be emailed a copy of the slides.