Our week in the News
16th April 2024
Making Manchester #1: Anna Marsden
We’re kicking off our new feature, Making Manchester, by quizzing photographer Anna Marsden about her practice and what inspires her
Conversations about acne #3: Not just a girl’s issue
Acne isn’t just a teen or female issue as one writer explains in their latest addition to the ‘Conversations about acne’ series
Khruangbin’s LP, A LA SALA: Slight shifts make all the difference
Texan three-piece instrumentalists Khruangbin return with their newest LP, A LA SALA, demonstrating that a band can grow with the most subtle of changes
Cooking a week of TikTok recipes on a student budget
Cooking inspiration can be hard to come by as a busy student, which is why I tried out a week’s worth of TikTok recipes to see if exciting meals could be achieved on a student budget
Vietnam is still attempting to restructure its economy
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Exploring hidden marine species with Steve Vernon
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Why are you laughing: The science of humour
While humour is an innate part of being human, dating back to ‘primate laughter’, exactly what makes something funny is still mostly unknown
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
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.
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?
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
17th April 2024
Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home
With the RHS Urban Show coming to Manchester, we’ve found some of the best houseplants to enhance your student accommodation
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
We need to politicise mental health
A rising number of people in Britain are on antidepressants. Your risk of mental illness correlates with how young, how poor and how socially-disadvantaged you are. Why is this and what should we do about it?
No-sex tenancy clauses are a landlord’s newest weapon amid the housing crisis
Imagine not being able to have sex in your house. It might become the reality under a ‘no-sex tenancy clause’
Lower entry requirements for international students? An international student’s perspective
Universities have been accused of offering international students lower entry grade requirements, but what does this reveal about our higher education institutions, and how does it affect the way international students are viewed?
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
17th April 2024
Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David Hoyle
This month, Factory International’s Aviva Studios welcomes renowned artist David Hoyle, in a three week residency spanning multiple art forms.
Making Manchester #1: Anna Marsden
We’re kicking off our new feature, Making Manchester, by quizzing photographer Anna Marsden about her practice and what inspires her
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.
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?