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“If you say you’re going to do something, do it”: Bev Craig
20th December 2022

“If you say you’re going to do something, do it”: Bev Craig

Councillor Bev Craig joins us for an interview after delivering a speech at Reclaim the Night, where she talks about the changes that the council is attempting to make.
In conversation with Sacha Lord
1st December 2022

In conversation with Sacha Lord

We sat down with Sacha Lord to discuss this year’s Reclaim the Night campaign, his thoughts on the loss in momentum of the anti-spiking movement, and the effect the cost of living crisis will have on students
Still Parents: Breaking the taboo around miscarriage
29th November 2022

Still Parents: Breaking the taboo around miscarriage

Review of the ‘Still Parents’ exhibition at the Whitworth Gallery and discussions around women’s reproductive health care.
An afternoon at Manchester Rape Crisis
29th November 2022

An afternoon at Manchester Rape Crisis

An interview with Manchester Rape Crisis’ Chief Executive Officer, one of the partner charities for this year’s Reclaim the Night campaign
Seasons change, Hot Strike Summer stays
24th November 2022

Seasons change, Hot Strike Summer stays

Hot strike summer continues into the winter, with countless groups fighting for workers rights, refusing to be treated as a commodity
#Stop Hazara Genocide: Afghanistan’s deadly oppression of the Hazara
20th November 2022

#Stop Hazara Genocide: Afghanistan’s deadly oppression of the Hazara

Protests have taken off around the world following the latest Afghan bombing against the Hazara. But who are the Hazara, and what’s at stake in Afghanistan?
What is Reclaim the Night?
15th November 2022

What is Reclaim the Night?

Ahead of Reclaim the Night we spoke to the SU’s Wellbeing and Liberation Officer about this year’s march and the ‘Call it by its name’ campaign
EDI Director Banji Adewumi calls for UoM to become “centre of excellence for inclusion”
15th November 2022

EDI Director Banji Adewumi calls for UoM to become “centre of excellence for inclusion”

Banji Adewumi, the EDI director at the University of Manchester, sat down with us for the second episode of Under the Spotlight. We discussed politics, staff negotiations and inclusivity
Women in the workshop: In conversation with Bee Pedal Ready
11th November 2022

Women in the workshop: In conversation with Bee Pedal Ready

We sat down with Belinda, founder of Bee Pedal Ready, to find out more about her projects helping women get into mechanics
Natsu Fest 2022: Who’s behind the festival and business?
24th October 2022

Natsu Fest 2022: Who’s behind the festival and business?

Back by popular demand, Natsu Fest 2022 is fast approaching. See who’s behind the brand and what it has to offer to the Manchester student scene

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Rise up: An Iranian feminist’s insight
18th October 2022

Rise up: An Iranian feminist’s insight

Trigger Warning: Discusses violence. Iran has been flung into conflict once again thanks to the oppressive regime. Hear what’s actually going on from Iranian feminist Laleh, and what you can do to help.
Know your MP: Afzal Khan
11th October 2022

Know your MP: Afzal Khan

“Born in Pakistan, but made in Manchester!” All you need to know about your current political representatives
Platt Fields Market Garden: A glimpse of green amidst the gray
1st October 2022

Platt Fields Market Garden: A glimpse of green amidst the gray

An exploration of Platt Fields Market Garden, the events they host and their benefits to the community.
Exclusive: Andy Burnham confirms he’s seeking a third mayoral term
30th September 2022

Exclusive: Andy Burnham confirms he’s seeking a third mayoral term

Exclusive: In the first instalment of MMG’s new series Under the Spotlight, Andy Burnham has confirmed he will be seeking a third term as Mayor of Greater Manchester
“Internal server error”: IT issues wreak chaos during enrolment
26th July 2022

“Internal server error”: IT issues wreak chaos during enrolment

Last week IT issues meant the student system crashed during enrolment, wreaking chaos and leaving many students unable to enrol on their modules.
The kids are not alright: Final year students and rising living costs
27th May 2022

The kids are not alright: Final year students and rising living costs

Scared about graduating and leaving the university bubble? Well, you unfortunately should be, and here’s why
In conversation with The Defendant and The Law in 60 Seconds
25th May 2022

In conversation with The Defendant and The Law in 60 Seconds

The Defendant and The Law in 60 Seconds held a conference at UoM – find out what it was about!
What do French UoM students think of the Presidential elections?
15th May 2022

What do French UoM students think of the Presidential elections?

We spoke to UoM’s French students to see how they feel about the recent presidential elections and the future of France
How long will we ‘BeReal’ for?: The rise of trending new app
15th May 2022

How long will we ‘BeReal’ for?: The rise of trending new app

Everyone on campus seems to have BeReal at the moment, so we explore why the app is so popular, and how long it is likely to last
‘People would rather take a loan and be able to eat’: Medical Students launch the #LiveableNHSBursary campaign
4th May 2022

‘People would rather take a loan and be able to eat’: Medical Students launch the #LiveableNHSBursary campaign

Medical students funding halved as they hit fifth and sixth years – we’ve interviewed the founder of the #LiveableNHSBursary campaign to find out more about the problem