Guildford, Woking and west Surrey commuter belt before breakfast

Good Morning Guildford

A practical daily newsletter for Guildford, Woking and west Surrey commuter belt: council decisions, planning records, travel signals, events, sport, culture and useful local links.

Direct Buttondown archive

Good Morning Guildford emblem
26tracked local sources
13coverage places
06:30daily send target

Coverage

Built for the morning routine

Short, source-linked and commercial from day one. The edition is Buttondown-first, with a local website ready for search, sponsor proof and social launch traffic.

View the coverage playbook

GuildfordWokingGodalmingCranleighHaslemereWorplesdonWest ByfleetByfleetRipleyShereSendHorsleywest Surrey rail, university, hospital and commuter corridors

Latest edition

What Guildford readers get before breakfast

02

Five reasons to choose Surrey for your postgraduate studies

Five reasons to choose Surrey for your postgraduate studies Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 06/08/2026 - 15:27 Feature From literature to engineering, the pursuit of knowledge improves the world we live in. And a postgraduate taught degree from Surrey gives you the chance to shape the world around you. Here are five reasons to choose the University of Surrey for your postgraduate studies. Credit: University of Surrey 1. Exceptional teaching – learn from the best Surrey is home to award-winning academics whose research is helping to shape the future . From sustainable tourism, food security and clean air to equine health, sleep, space and STEM futures, our research has real-world impact and is integrated into our teaching. And our expertise doesn’t just extend to academics with decades of experience but to early career researchers, many of whom are already having their own significant scientific breakthroughs . Our research seeks to answer global challenges – and supporting innovation is a cornerstone of our commitment. Our academics and researchers are behind Surrey spin-out companies including Silveray , BiofuelAI , Signapse , Securium , BeCertain , Sammi-Select and the world-renowned Surrey Satellite Technology Limited . 2. Masters courses designed with employability in mind Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, change career direction or build specialist knowledge, Surrey offers a diverse range of masters courses across a wide variety of subject areas. Many of our postgraduate courses are designed with employability in mind, with some offering placements, summer opportunities or other forms of industry experience. From our International Relations (International Intervention) MSc and Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Practice MSc to several of our psychology masters courses, you'll find opportunities to apply your learning in real-world settings while building valuable professional connections. Our courses are shaped by research-active academics and informed by strong links with industry, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and experience employers value. Use our course search tool to explore our postgraduate courses and discover which programmes offer placement or summer opportunities. 3. We’ll equip you for the future Our employability and careers team have a range of tools to aid our postgraduate students throughout their university life and beyond. Following graduation, Surrey alumni have access to the Surrey Employability Hub (a digital platform with interactive tools) and the option to receive help from the team in one-to-one appointments for three years post-graduation. Credit: Grant Pritchard 4. A campus that cares We support our students in all areas of student life. Whether it's academic or personal, we’re here to help. Our student support services cover accommodation , finance , careers and employability , study support and international help . MySurrey Hive on our Stag Hill campus provides you with access to immediate support and advice on student-life related queries. We also have a wellbeing centre on campus for all students to visit and receive advice for mental and physical health issues. 5. Live here, go anywhere Take a 10-minute stroll from our leafy campus and you’ll reach Guildford's town centre. Alive with bars, restaurants, cafes, a cinema and theatres, and home to stellar shopping, you’ll quickly find something in Guildford to keep you busy. On the edge of town, we’re surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and countryside, so adventure is never far away. If you want to go further afield, Guildford has great road, rail and air connections. In fewer than 40 minutes, you can be in central London or at London’s largest international airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. We’re also an hour from the seaside, making us the perfect base to start your journey. Find your postgraduate course at Surrey Careers and employability On campus Research Off Off Off Student recruitment/marketing General

03

Top jobs with a masters degree in marketing

Top jobs with a masters degree in marketing Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 06/08/2026 - 15:09 Feature Invest in your professional development and secure your dream career with one of our progressive marketing courses. Find out where our courses in Digital Marketing , Strategic Marketing or Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing MA may lead you. Our postgraduate courses will provide you with essential knowledge and professional skills, as well as offering informed support and guidance to assist you in your studies. Digital Marketing MSc Our specialist Digital Marketing MSc course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills employers are looking for from a digital marketeer. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) you’ll gain the knowledge to create marketing communication campaigns for the ever-changing digital landscape and more traditional channels. You could be looking at a future career in any number of exciting jobs, including: Digital marketing manager Social media marketing manager Marketing manager or director Digital marketing strategist Content marketing manager. Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing MA On this Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing MA programme, you'll learn about the business of marketing, the role of language in internal and external communications as well as marketing in an international and cultural context. Having an understanding of the nuances of communication across languages and cultures, as well as a solid grounding in business functions, mean our graduates go on to successful careers in a variety of international organisations. Here are some of the roles our recent IBCM graduates have secured: Advertising and Digital Communication Manager Business Development Executive Commercial Sales and Account Manager Content Editor Internal Communications Manager Marketing Manager Online Marketing Manager Recruitment Consultant Talent Partnerships Manager. Strategic Marketing MSc Distinctive in its focus on digital marketing and social media, which will give you advanced understanding of contemporary marketing principles, our Strategic Marketing MSc will help you get into whichever marketing specialism you aspire to. Accredited by the CIM and AACSB , you can tailor your course to suit your career by choosing from a variety of modules including global strategy, marketing analytics and more. On our 15-month MSc Strategic Marketing course you will have the opportunity to study abroad and support your academic, personal and professional development as a global citizen. Future jobs may include: Strategic marketing manager Marketing manager or director Digital marketing manager Marketing and brand strategist Brand and product manager Content marketing manager Management consultant. Discover more about the masters programmes we offer in Surrey Business School and across Literature and Languages . Explore our award-winning Careers and Employment team and student life at Surrey . Business, marketing and management Careers and employability Related areas Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences Surrey Business School Management Strategy, Marketing and International Business Literature and Languages Off Off Off Student recruitment/marketing FABSS