Our week in the News
9th March 2024
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, we asked our writers to tell us a bit about their favourite women artists.
9th March 2024
In conversation with The Lion King’s Head of Masks and Puppets
The Mancunion was fortunate enough to attend an Insight Session at the Lyceum Theatre and sit down with The Lion King’s Head of Masks and Puppets Joseph Beagley to learn more about the science behind his craft
9th March 2024
The not-so-secret epidemic of neglect in women’s football
The dismissal of Sheffield United’s Jonathan Morgan ripens the discussion regarding the safeguarding issues in women’s football
Wicked Little Letters review: Profanity and mystery in 1920s England
Come for the endless profanity but stay for Olivia Colman in this new comedy set in 1920s England
Hello, Kate? The British public will see you now
Princess Kate Middleton’s absent from the public gaze has caused concern amongst the British public. Fear not however, for the Princess could be working, and appearing on the small screen very soon…
Preview: Manchester Film Festival returns to the Great Northern | MFF 2024
Manchester Film Festival returns once again to the Odeon Great Northern, this time they’re celebrating 10 years of introducing cutting-edge cinema to the city’s audience
Market economy
Vietnam is still attempting to restructure its economy
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Our oceans
Exploring hidden marine species with Steve Vernon
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Most Popular
Fallowfield’s 18.35%: Why are students not voting?
The recent narrative of student voter engagement has not been a particularly positive one, and Manchester’s students are no exception to this
In conversation with The Lion King’s Head of Masks and Puppets
The Mancunion was fortunate enough to attend an Insight Session at the Lyceum Theatre and sit down with The Lion King’s Head of Masks and Puppets Joseph Beagley to learn more about the science behind his craft
6th March 2024
AI learns its first words (and helps explain how humans acquire language)
How do we learn to associate specific objects with specific words? A team from New York University have developed an AI ‘baby’ to help us answer this question.
29th February 2024
Can algorithms help you live a better life?
As the term drags on and student loans dwindle, many students start to feel unmotivated and unsatisfied with their lot in life. Could computer algorithms help you get back on track?
24th February 2024
Killing consumerism: Are we headed to disposal doom?
In his keynote presentation, Professor Mark Miodownik deliberates on the perils of consumerism, how we might manage to bring it to a sustainable future, and its obsolescence
21st February 2024
Fake papers in research: When science lies
Nature revealed last year that 2% of scientific papers – tens of thousands – are not as true as you’d think they are. Hannah looks into the situation at hand
6th March 2024
Springleaf Podcast: James Acaster’s new audio adventure
We discuss Springleaf Podcast, the new audio sitcom created by the much loved British stand-up comic James Acaster.
6th March 2024
Springleaf Podcast: James Acaster’s new audio adventure
We discuss Springleaf Podcast, the new audio sitcom created by the much loved British stand-up comic James Acaster.
5th March 2024
My year abroad, the visa process, and getting lost in translation
Preparing for your year abroad can feel daunting, but with a little preparation and a willingness to get things wrong at first, there’ll be plenty to look forward to
1st March 2024
Getting involved: Volunteering at the Booth Centre
Getting involved in volunteering can help you feel more connected to Manchester and support the local community, here’s one writer’s experience
29th February 2024
‘An audio treat’: The Mancunion’s favourite podcasts
Whether you’re looking to keep up with current affairs, celebrity gossip or even Formula 1, we’ve got you covered with our top pick of podcasts
17th February 2024
A ‘quarter-life crisis’?: Finding your feet after a break-up
Do you feel like you are experiencing a ‘quarter-life crisis’ in your final year? Have you experienced a break-up? Read on to find out how you can find your feet in these (perhaps not so) difficult times
Community strength is the best thing about university. Long-live my house share!
As I stare out a library window, well and truly into dissertation season but thinking about my St Patrick’s Day plans, I’m reminded of how lucky I feel to live in a tight-knit student community.
15th March 2024
Main library musings – rant column #1
Edition #1 of the Opinion section’s rant column: Dive in for some good old fruitless grumbling about issues the Opinion editors think plague student life
15th March 2024
Is marrying a foreigner now exclusively a privilege of the rich?
As the government desperately tries to cling to power they’ve announced yet another crackdown on immigration. Infuriating changes to family and skilled worker visas are set to take effect in April and they’re going to make marrying a foreigner a privilege of the rich
Videos
Rusholme’s finest sandwich is the Kurdish shawarma at Al-Zain
This Curry Mile favourite serves shawarma and beautifully fresh salad in freshly baked bread, and its affordable food is some of Manchester’s best
The Tyrants wrapped up the division title on the final day of the regular season against MMU and progressed to next round of the playoffs with a convincing win.
13th March 2024
Memories of the game: A look back at favourite sporting moments
Whether it be on the world stage or during adolescence, there has been one sporting moment that has stuck with everyone. Explore the emotional and accelerating seconds that remain with our team to this day.
9th March 2024
The not-so-secret epidemic of neglect in women’s football
The dismissal of Sheffield United’s Jonathan Morgan ripens the discussion regarding the safeguarding issues in women’s football
4th March 2024
‘The shrill from the terraces’: Tracks that define the beautiful game for me
The intertwining of football and music is inevitable, and with it comes memories too vivid to be forgotten
29th February 2024
The reality of being a girl who likes sports
The 00s was an era known for misogyny and questionable outfits. I endured both, the only difference? The misogyny came from the pitch as a young girl desperate to play sports
13th March 2024
TikTok and Teatox: Why social media is sucking the joy out of food
From ‘What I Eat in a Day’ videos to fad diet trends, social media’s rampant championing of toxic diet culture needs to stop
6th March 2024
Margarita Month at Zouk: All style, less substance
Zouk is offering a trio of Margaritas this February to celebrate Margarita Month; yet it seems like all the thought was put into presentation, and less into the drink itself
3rd March 2024
Flight Club: Margarita Month with a twist
We headed to Flight Club to try their special cocktails in honour of Margarita Month, from Mango Margs to Spicy Picantes
9th March 2024
Four women who make the art world a better place
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, we asked our writers to tell us a bit about their favourite women artists.
5th March 2024
Sonny Angels: The art history behind your new best friend
Sonny Angels are going viral on TikTok right now, but did you know there’s a long art historical tradition behind the adorable dolls?
25th February 2024
The Whitworth’s Dürer Exhibition is coming to an end: Have you seen it yet?
Dürer, German’s Renaissance painter and theorist, has made a home for himself at The Whitworth. Visit profound work soon before he’s gone…
23rd February 2024
Review: FACE TO FACE at the Fête of Britain
Brian Eno’s installation FACE TO FACE at Aviva Studios invites focus and contemplation on the state of things and how we might change them.