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The Mancunion takes on The Crystal Maze

The Mancunion takes on The Crystal Maze

The Mancunion Team descended on The Crystal Maze Live Experience to climb, solve and sprint their way to first place, read all about their exploits here
Nature, Manchester and You

Nature, Manchester and You

A city like Manchester can really take it out of you. Whether you’re running up and down 6 flights of stairs to make it to your next lecture on time or bustling through Deansgate Locks to get a selfie with Love Island star Molly-Mae, metropolitan life in one of the country’s liveliest cities really drains […]
All I want for Christmas is something to do

All I want for Christmas is something to do

Ellie Martin advises students how to get into the festive spirit whilst still at university before the dreaded revision period hits
FundIt is a farce

FundIt is a farce

The University’s Student Union needs to find a better means of funding student societies instead of running away from actual accountability

Societies spotlight: Swing Dance Society

Verity Longley, Chair of University of Manchester Swing Dance Society, talks to Rachel Oelbaum about t-shirts, being queen and — of course — dancing

Freshers’ Guide: Societies 101

Want to get stuck in to student life, but not sure where to start? Check out our guide to the societies that have something to offer everyone

Sport in the City: Manchester Ice Skating Rink

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: this week we highlight Manchester’s Ice Skating Rink

Sport in the City: The Chill Factore

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: this week we highlight Chill Factore

Let’s visit… Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Looking for a day trip from Manchester? Beautiful Hebden Bridge is a great place to start