Get ready to learn at University
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
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.
IT Essentials
Our IT Essentials at Salford content covers:
- IT systems, services and resources at the University of Salford
- the Student Hub, Blackboard, and Microsoft 365 and its tools.
Choose between eLearning or watching an on-demand webinar.
Attend a Library Welcome event
The Library is an essential foundation for study success. In addition to books, it provides a range of support and resources to help you succeed.
Come along to one of our welcome events to learn about the Library services, the resources available to you, and how they will help you with your studies.
- Events are FREE to attend.
- Booking is not required.
IT Essentials at Salford [Online]
Starts: 8 Sep 2026, 2:00 pmFinishes: 8 Sep 2026, 3:00 pmRemaining places: 92This 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.IT Essentials at Salford [Online]
Starts: 10 Sep 2026, 11:00 amFinishes: 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 pmRemaining places: 98This 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.Get started with academic information and reading lists
Starts: 16 Sep 2026, 1:00 pmFinishes: 16 Sep 2026, 2:00 pmThis workshop is useful for any student wanting to learn what academic information is and why it is important to use in your assessment.This workshop is aimed at new students, and those new to finding and using academic information for assessments.Get started with academic integrity (and avoid plagiarism!)
Starts: 23 Sep 2026, 1:00 pmFinishes: 23 Sep 2026, 2:00 pmThis workshop is for anybody who wants to learn about academic integrity: what it is; why it is important; how you can demonstrate it in your studies.Get started with assessments [Online]
Starts: 30 Sep 2026, 1:00 pmFinishes: 30 Sep 2026, 2:00 pmRemaining places: 30This workshop is aimed at new students. This workshop covers the different types of assessments at university and how to get started on them. This workshop will be delivered on Teams via the link provided.Get started with Library Search and searching the web well [Online]
Starts: 7 Oct 2026, 1:00 pmFinishes: 7 Oct 2026, 2:00 pmRemaining places: 99This workshop will show you how to find and use academic information for your assessments.Get started with referencing
Starts: 13 Oct 2026, 1:00 pmFinishes: 13 Oct 2026, 2:00 pmThis workshop will help you to understand what you will need to reference in your assignments. You will learn how to use the correct tools to help you reference in the APA 7th Edition style.