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A Formula 1 guide for beginners

A Formula 1 guide for beginners

If you are keen to get into F1 then this guide for beginners should provide you with all the essential information you need!
Manchester’s food scene will never be London’s – And that’s a good thing

Manchester’s food scene will never be London’s – And that’s a good thing

Manchester’s food scene is renowned across the UK, but how does it compare to the fame of London?
A student’s guide to networking

A student’s guide to networking

With WIM and graduations coming up, it’s essential to know how to network and the best tips to make new connections
Sex Toys: A beginner’s guide to reclaim your body

Sex Toys: A beginner’s guide to reclaim your body

Buying your first sex toy and reclaiming your right to sexual pleasure can be daunting, but we’re here to guide you through it!
What’s in my tote

What’s in my tote

WIM is coming up fast, so here are a few tote essentials you’ll need to make the most of WIM’s jam-packed weekend.
Agony Aunt Angela: Being Eco, Period.

Agony Aunt Angela: Being Eco, Period.

We all want to be more sustainable when it comes to our periods, but is a menstrual cup a gift or a nuisance?
What to see in Krakow, Poland

What to see in Krakow, Poland

Following exam season I was itching for a break. So, with a friend, I boarded the 43 to Manchester Airport, touching down in snowy Krakow just a few hours later. 
A Southerner’s guide to the North

A Southerner’s guide to the North

The North is a place Southerners rarely venture to. So, when they do find themselves up here, what can Southerners expect?
Tech guide: The best laptops for university

Tech guide: The best laptops for university

Zain Jaffal discusses his top picks for the best university laptops
A Film Lover’s Guide to Christmas

A Film Lover’s Guide to Christmas

In the long-awaited sequel to our Mancunian Guide, we asked our writers to pick their favourite festive films — all you have to do is trust them
A Film Lover’s Guide to Manchester

A Film Lover’s Guide to Manchester

This is the ultimate Mancunian guide to cinemas, film festivals, and events, by the Mancunion Film editors for lovers of film
A Film Lover’s Guide to Manchester: Festivals

A Film Lover’s Guide to Manchester: Festivals

It seems like every week there’s a different festival happening in Manchester; here’s a selection of our favourite Mancunian film festivals
Living on £20 a week: a guide

Living on £20 a week: a guide

Sophia Ashby challenges herself to live on £20 for a week, offering her experiences and advice in the process.

How to: Style your hair

Fashion and Beauty Editor Sarah Kilcourse takes you threw a few hard earned hair styling tips and tricks

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

What the future holds

The Mancunion’s resident mystic gives a quick snapshot of what to expect in this coming year of clubbing, making great friends, and finding the perfect hangover cure…

A Southerner’s Guide to the Mancunian Rain

How to adapt to the Northern climate when starting at the University of Manchester

Valentine’s Day Guide for inexperienced romantics

Perisha Kudhail shares her top tips for those less experienced in love and Valentine’s Day surprises.

Festival Guide 2015: Europe

Guide to European festivals of 2015

Festival Guide 2015: UK

The Mancunion’s guide to UK festivals of 2015