Salford University - Student Life

Housing: University accommodation, 15 mins' walk of main campus, guaranteed for all 1st years; mixed housing, lively student village, some married quarters, en-suite and catered accommodation also available. SU has list of private accommodation (can work out cheaper but involves the hassle of utility bills).

Eats: Hot and cold snacks (eg paninis, pasties, burgers) all day in Lowry Bar. Meals in Pav Cafe 4-7 pm (plus all day for Sunday lunch).

Drink: 2 main bars: The Pav and the Lowry. Drinks relatively cheap and always drink promotions.

Nightlife: SU club nights (till 2 am). On the doorstep of Manchester city centre, good variety of cinemas, restaurants, pubs, clubs, theatres, concerts, comedy clubs and loads of students.

Locals: Pays to be vigilant, as with all big cities.

Sports: Union runs very cheap leisure centre (incl swimming pool, weights, sports hall, fitness centre, climbing wall, tennis/squash courts, five-a-side football pitches, trampoline, etc), automatic membership for gym/swim for those in uni accommodation.

Travel: Union travel bureau on campus; cheap air, train and coach fares.

Financial help: Access and hardship funds. Some interest-free loans from university.

Jobs: Work in union bars, ents (technical and promotion), library and Manchester; Job shop helps students find part-time or holiday work. Limited work in local industry.

Annual living costs: The minimum amount students say you need to live on each year (covering all living expenses but excluding tuition fees) is £5675 (in uni accommodation), £5350 (in private accommodation).

Best features: Leafy campus in heart of Manchester; friendly atmosphere.

And worst: Too much rain.

More info: Enquiries to Communications Officer. Caroline Eccles. Tel: 0161 736 7811, Fax: 0161 737 1633, email: communications-ussu(at)salford.ac.uk or website: www.ussu.org.uk