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A forgotten past: The history of Fallowfield Stadium

A forgotten past: The history of Fallowfield Stadium

Many students have probably walked past Richmond Park accommodation in Fallowfield at some point during their degrees, but how much do you know about the history of the stadium which stood before it?
Why are so many of my university buildings named after men?

Why are so many of my university buildings named after men?

The University’s bicentenary celebrations present the perfect opportunity to change the fact that only a handful of buildings on its campus are named after women or people of colour
Phil Magbotiwan: Honouring the face behind The Reno

Phil Magbotiwan: Honouring the face behind The Reno

The Mancunion sits down with Lisa Ayegun to talk about her father, Phil Magbotiwan, and his legendary nightclub The Reno between 1962-1986
Iconic women who paved the way in Manchester

Iconic women who paved the way in Manchester

We highlight the lives of six of Manchester’s most inspiring women, their stories, and their legacies
The man, the myth, the building: Arthur Lewis

The man, the myth, the building: Arthur Lewis

Ever had a lecture in the Arthur Lewis building and wondered who it was named after? Well, look no further!

Review: Grand Pacific

“After being led to the table and served our food, the bubble of grandeur and history began to burst a little”