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Get ready to learn at University

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We have a wide range of services to help you make the best start here at the University of Salford.

 

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Learning at University

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Studying at university might be different to how you've studied in the past. To help you manage your studies, complete our short Learning at University course to learn about:

  • Teaching and assessment methods.
  • Approaching your learning.
  • Independent learning.
  • Managing your time.
  • Using the library and getting academic support.
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IT Essentials

Our IT Essentials at Salford content covers:

  • get connected to the IT systems, services and resources at Salford
  • includes the Student Hub, Blackboard, and Microsoft 365 and its tools.

Choose between eLearning or watching an on-demand webinar.

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Attend a Library Welcome event

The Library is an essential foundation for study success. In additional to books, it provides a range of support and resources to help you succeed at Salford.

Come along to one of our welcome events to learn about the Library services and resources available to you, and how they will help you with your studies.

  • Events are FREE to attend.
  • Booking is not required.
  • Library welcome workshops and events

    • Crafternoon at the Library [On campus]

      Starts: 14 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
      Finishes: 14 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Zine Maker Space
      Remaining places: 20
      Join our crafternoon at the Library and meet fellow students, learn about the Library, find out how we can help with your studies and do some crafting!

    • 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.