University of SalfordStudent Guide

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Student guide · Trimester 1 2026-2027

The semester, explained for University of Salford

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Trimester 1 2026-2027
Campus terms
12
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Trimester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Trimester 1 2026-2027Relevant now
  2. Trimester 2 2026-2027
  3. Trimester 3 2026-2027
  4. Trimester 1 2027-2028
  5. Trimester 2 2027-2028
  6. Trimester 3 2027-2028

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Campus language

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12 terms

A

Atmosphere
The Students' Union bar and kitchen located in University House, serving food and drinks.

B

Bramall
Bramall Court, a student residential hall located near the main campus.

J

JLEC
John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts, off-campus student accommodation located near the Frederick Road campus.

P

PPQ
Peel Park Quarter, the main on-campus student accommodation.

Q

Quays News
The student-led news platform based at the MediaCityUK campus.

S

Salfood
The university's official catering brand that manages various cafes and food outlets across all campuses.
Shock Radio
The university's award-winning student-run radio station.

T

The Crescent
The main road (A6) that runs through the campus, often used to describe the general area around the Peel Building.
The Library Cafe
The cafe located within the Clifford Whitworth Library, often used as a study-break spot.
The Quays
Refers to the MediaCityUK campus area at Salford Quays.
The Wall
A common meeting point or reference to the boundary areas of the Peel Park campus.

U

USSU
University of Salford Students' Union, the representative body for all students.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
allerton_restaurant
Allerton Restaurant
AskUS
The university's centralized student support service for everything from finance to wellbeing.
atmosphere_kitchen_and_bar
Atmosphere Kitchen and Bar
Blackboard
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
broadwalk_convenience_store
Broadwalk Convenience Store
Clifford Whitworth
The main university library located at the heart of the Peel Park campus.
Lady Hale
The building primarily housing the Salford Business School and Law programs.
Mary Seacole
The main building for Health and Social Care students, located on the Frederick Road campus.
Maxwell
The Maxwell Building, a central hub on the Peel Park campus housing many lecture theatres and offices.
maxwell_food_hall
Maxwell Food Hall
MediaCity
The university's specialist campus located at MediaCityUK, shared with major broadcasters like the BBC and ITV.
MySalford
The online student portal used for managing personal details, timetables, and university emails.
New Adelphi
The flagship building for arts, music, and performance, located on the Peel Park campus.
Salford Card
The official student ID card used for building access, library borrowing, and printing.
The 50
The number 50 bus (often a Stagecoach 'Magic Bus') which provides a free link for students between the Peel Park and MediaCityUK campuses.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Trimester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Salford for University of Salford Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Salford.

Timezone

Europe/London

Median Rent

$1,500

Cost of Living Index

104

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

Manchester Transit bus system

Nearest Airports

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50°F

Avg Snowfall

52 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Irwell Place

surface_lot • Competitive during peak hours

Available for student annual sessions.

Allerton

surface_lot • Fills up by mid-morning

Located at Frederick Road Campus.

Peel Park Quarter (Lowry/Delaney)

surface_lot • Reserved for residents and permit holders

Primary parking for on-campus residents.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Salford

University to bring Bridgewater Estates archive online through AI technology

A crucial part of Salford's history is set to be showcased in an online archive using AI technology.

Sep 7, 2026

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Plans approved for refurbishment of Faraday

Faraday House will be transformed into a modern workspace as part of the university estate refurbishment.

Sep 3, 2026

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Education to play a vital role in building belonging in divided communities

The University of Salford, Department for Education, and NUS collaborate on community belonging initiatives.

Sep 2, 2026

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SafeZone app recommended for all students for emergency alerts and first aid requests.

SafeZone app recommended for all students for emergency alerts and first aid requests.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Salford

Live Music at Atmosphere

September 10, 2026

Atmosphere, University House, Salford

Live music event at the Students' Union bar to celebrate the start of the academic year.

Book and Record Fair

September 11, 2026

That End, Northside, University House, Salford

A fair featuring a wide selection of books and vinyl records for students.

SU Welcome Fair 2026

September 11, 2026

Sports Hall, UoS Sports Centre, Salford

The official Students' Union Welcome Fair featuring societies, sports clubs, and local businesses.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Salford

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

5 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Bramall Court

Room types: unknown

Eddie Colman and John Lester Courts

Room types: unknown

iQ Salford, Seaford Road

Room types: unknown

Peel Park Quarter

Capacity: 1,367

Room types: ensuite rooms

Sanctuary Students - Tramways, Seaford Road

Room types: unknown

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@salford.ac.uk

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