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This is [not] Going to Hurt book sales

This is [not] Going to Hurt book sales

Is Adam Kay milking the success of his bestselling memoir This is Going to Hurt?
BBC Three has bounced back to our screens

BBC Three has bounced back to our screens

BBC Three has returned to our TV screens for 2022 – what do UoM students think?
Paul Holly-should leave Bake Off

Paul Holly-should leave Bake Off

As we move into the new Bake Off era is Paul Hollywood really the right man for the job?
Women and STEM in the media

Women and STEM in the media

Mhairi Finlayson spoke at this years Women in Media conference about being a woman in STEM and how STEM research can be applied in media
Manchester law graduates and students feature in BBC One Series

Manchester law graduates and students feature in BBC One Series

The documentary asks whether Britain is tough enough on crime
BBC reveal that Nick Robinson could move to Manchester

BBC reveal that Nick Robinson could move to Manchester

Under the preliminary plans, Robinson would co-host the flagship current affairs programme from Salford, while his fellow editors remained in London
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019 preview

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019 preview

Tom Reynolds takes a look at those in contention for this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
His Dark Materials, a BBC adaptation

His Dark Materials, a BBC adaptation

Faiza Hussain discusses the airing of the BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials
Review: World on Fire

Review: World on Fire

The BBC One Premiere of new Sunday night drama World on Fire was held at Manchester Cathedral, and writers Ella and Tilly were on the scene
Live Review: WHP presents Kurupt FM

Live Review: WHP presents Kurupt FM

As we come ever closer to the close of Store Street, contributor Alex Coupe reviews Kurupt FM’s first, and very possibly last, visit to the legendary Warehouse Project
UoM contestant becomes unlikely star of University Challenge

UoM contestant becomes unlikely star of University Challenge

The University of Manchester is through to the quarter-final of the BBC’s University Challenge after defeating Hertford College Oxford in the final 16
Feature: BBC Introducing Live’s Guide to the Music Industry

Feature: BBC Introducing Live’s Guide to the Music Industry

I had the pleasure of attending BBC Introducing’s event at Tobacco Dock aimed to inspire and guide those wishing to pursue the unrelenting music industry
Should parents be informed about student mental health crises?

Should parents be informed about student mental health crises?

A recent proposal put forward by Higher Education Minister, Sam Gyimah seeks to enforce that universities inform parents if their children are facing a crisis with regards to mental health. He wants universities to work in loco parentis, paying closer attention to the wellbeing of their students.
Leeds chosen for Channel 4’s new HQ over Manchester

Leeds chosen for Channel 4’s new HQ over Manchester

The broadcaster has also chosen Bristol and Glasgow to house two new creative hubs
Manchester through to final 16 of University Challenge

Manchester through to final 16 of University Challenge

The University of Manchester is through to the next round of the BBC’s University Challenge after defeating East London on the programme last week
‘New can be scary’ – the new female Doctor

‘New can be scary’ – the new female Doctor

The BBC successfully introduces Jodie Whittaker as the next regeneration of Doctor Who, finding the right balance for success.
Loneliness epidemic strikes young people

Loneliness epidemic strikes young people

Research by BBC Radio 4 has identified a loneliness epidemic among young people
Review: Bodyguard

Review: Bodyguard

The unmissable hit drama is among the BBC’s recent wave of sublime television-making and features top-rate acting that will keep us gripped to our screens
The Loneliness Experiment launched

The Loneliness Experiment launched

A University of Manchester psychologist leads an experiment which aims to explore what loneliness looks like in our world today

Live Review: 1XTRA Live 2017

Kavindra Huggins and Leslie Adu bring their 2 cents on BBC 1XTRA’s annual star-studded flagship event