Societies Archive
24th February 2012
Pieboy Clothing go viral for Valentines
It was that special time of year again for the romantics within, with poetry, flowers and chocolates in full flow! Best of all, Pieboy Clothing with the help of Manchester Entrepreneurs and other friends were up to their mischievous habits once again. Along with their trusted ally in Cupid, PieBoy were on a mission to […]
24th February 2012
STAR/Amnesty Sleepout
On Friday 24th February, students and citizens of Manchester will sleep on the cold stone steps of the Students’ Union. We will be sleeping there not for enjoyment of the North West winter, but to make public the destitution of asylum seekers in the UK, experienced by thousands. Annually, the vast majority of applications for […]
16th February 2012
Download your Lady Bunting template
lady bunting graphic (only use graphic from page 1) In order to download your lady bunting template, use the link above and make sure you print it out A4 size to ensure you have the correct sized template. For this International Women’s Day on Thursday 8th March, the University’s Oxfam Society has created a Craftivism […]
10th February 2012
Struggling to stick to your New Year Resolutions? There’s a society to help you
The 1st of January 2012 must seem like a long time ago now. You’ve since left the womb-like comfort of home, returned to your damp student digs and endured a stressful exam period. Regrettably, but understandably, you’ve given up on your New Years Resolution, haven’t you? Well there’s no better time to get back on track, […]
1st February 2012
MUSEA & Lomography Manchester join forces at Pangaea
Capturing all the fun of the fair in Pangaea’s very own photo booth
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12th December 2011
Pieboy clothing brings you the Official Manchester Scarf
By Fahim Sachedina The Manchester Scarf is finally here! From the people who brought you the “Manchester Beanie”, and delighted you with the melodic tones from the “Manchester’s Gorgeous Girl” video, Pieboy Clothing brings to all you lovely Manchester people, The Manchester scarf! Whether you’re looking for something to keep you warm through the Winter months, […]
8th December 2011
Pieboy: Flashmob part 2
Next week sees the launch of Pieboy clothing’s Manchester Scarf. They’ll be running a pop-up stall every day outside the union, as well as holding a Flash Party featuring the superstar guitarist Danny Harrison from their first flash mob, plus crazy antics from the hip-hop society, free mince pies and lots, lots more. See their […]
8th December 2011
Society Spotlight: Open Media
Open Media was founded by people with a passion for intellectually challenging documentaries. As a society we aim to promote critical thinking and healthy discussion by screening documentaries that you wouldn’t typically see in mainstream cinema. These free viewings are shown on a fortnightly basis, normally in the Council Chambers of the Student Union, and […]
8th December 2011
Society Spotlight: Young Greens
Manchester Young Greens society only started this autumn and the speed of growth has been encouraging and exhilarating. We’re here to make Manchester and Britain a greener and more just society for all. Both through direct action and campaigning for Britain’s progressive future: The Green Party. The Young Greens are part of a national and […]
8th December 2011
Manchester Food Co-op
The Manchester Students’ Food Co-op is a student-run buyers co-operative that provides ethically sourced food at cost-price to Manchester’s students. The idea is that we buy in bulk a wide range of goods direct from suppliers and then sell these on to our members. What’s great is that because the co-op is run by volunteers, […]
8th December 2011
An Insight into the Pakistan Society
Whilst being the official society for Pakistani students at the University of Manchester, the society caters for absolutely anyone with an interest in Pakistani culture. The society prides itself in being as open and diverse a society as possible. Membership costs £3 for an academic year which entitles you to a discount on events and […]
8th December 2011
Society Spotlight: Stop Aids
Are you HIV Positive? Stop Aids society are, actively campaigning to raise awareness.
8th December 2011
Oxfam’s Homegrown Gig
You missed out if you weren’t able to come to the Oxfam Society’s HOME GROWN Gig on Wednesday 23rdNovember. With several acoustic acts, a jar of jelly beans to be won, and fairy lights and bunting galore, it was guaranteed to be good fun, and all in the name of a good cause. The Oxfam […]
8th December 2011
Starved For Attention
Megan Corder and Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières came a little closer to understanding the agony of starvation this week, denying themselves the right to eat from Thursday afternoon until late Friday night as part of their “Starved for Attention” campaign, in a striking attempt to raise awareness of child malnutrition. The thirty-hour fast was […]