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Variable Harlequin Toads: Conservation at Manchester Museum

Variable Harlequin Toads: Conservation at Manchester Museum

A recent event hosted at Manchester Museum explored why the Variable Harlequin Toad is the most important toad you’ve never heard of.
A night at Manchester Museum: Breathing new life into ancient history

A night at Manchester Museum: Breathing new life into ancient history

From dinosaurs to vivariums, and ancient Egypt, this is your comprehensive guide to Manchester’s newly re-opened Museum!
Dandy Style: Men’s fashion from 18th century to present day

Dandy Style: Men’s fashion from 18th century to present day

The Dandy Style Exhibition has made its way into Manchester. We deconstruct the meanings of each thread and bead, and how masculinity was framed in previous centuries
New Manchester exhibition explores relationship between science and music

New Manchester exhibition explores relationship between science and music

Wondering what science has to do with music? Check out the Science and Industry Museum’s new exhibition ‘Turn It Up: The power of music’ to find out.
University launch British Pop Archive with unseen items from Joy Division’s Ian Curtis

University launch British Pop Archive with unseen items from Joy Division’s Ian Curtis

Announcing the British Pop Archive at the university’s very own John Rylands Library. Including artefacts from Joy Division’s Ian Curtis, New Order, the Sex Pistols, and Granada Television.
Art galleries aren’t a priority in a pandemic – but they are essential

Art galleries aren’t a priority in a pandemic – but they are essential

The real threat to galleries may not be Covid-19 but the government’s utilitarian attitude to the arts, says Probert Dean
A visit to ‘The Vagina Museum’ London

A visit to ‘The Vagina Museum’ London

The first Vagina Museum has opened it’s doors in London, writer Jade Yong visited and shares her thoughts
British museums must de-colonise

British museums must de-colonise

Hannah Vallance argues that British Museums must de-colonise if they are to create space for indigenous communities in the mainstream historical narrative.
Preview: getting girls into science event

Preview: getting girls into science event

A celebration of women in STEM for International Women’s Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

Five things to do for free in Manchester

The poor student’s guide to Manchester’s hidden gems

National Football Museum: rekindle your love for the beautiful game

Sport Editor Matthew Barber visits Manchester’s latest footballing attraction