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Students’ Union release statement in response to “Pro-Life Society” petition

Students’ Union release statement in response to “Pro-Life Society” petition

The Students’ Union Exec team has released a statement outlining their legal position in regards to the creation of and affiliation with new societies
Dealing with homesickness: Seven brilliant tips

Dealing with homesickness: Seven brilliant tips

Homesickness is experienced by thousands of university students each year: but what are the best ways to cope with it?
Behind the lens: Manchester’s own Astrophotographers

Behind the lens: Manchester’s own Astrophotographers

Research that provides stellar screen savers! Astrophotography has become increasingly accessible and here at the University of Manchester we spoke with two student astrophotographers about their experiences capturing the far regions of space.
LeadMCR roles explained – Could this be you?

LeadMCR roles explained – Could this be you?

Looking for a post-grad job opportunity? Lead MCR is back with plenty of leadership and team opportunities to improve Manchester’s SU
A Fresher’s Guide to: Life in Fallowfield

A Fresher’s Guide to: Life in Fallowfield

Dream about living in Fallowfield? Let us take you on a tour of all the social hubs and halls the area has to offer – there’s a reason why Fallowfield is Manchester’s student hotspot!
Yoga: The cure to your exam stress

Yoga: The cure to your exam stress

Exam season is here – so, if you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it’s time to dig out those dusty yoga mats, and give yoga a second go!
Review: Scooby Doo: The Panto (UoM Panto Society)

Review: Scooby Doo: The Panto (UoM Panto Society)

Jessica Hamilton reviews Scooby Doo: The Panto at Manchester Academy 2
Womb with a view?: The abortion debate on university campuses

Womb with a view?: The abortion debate on university campuses

What are university pro-life societies? Are they just about abortion? The Mancunion speaks to two such societies and UoM’s Feminist Collective to find out
Think it, pitch it, do it: The Mancunion talks to winners of Pitch It!

Think it, pitch it, do it: The Mancunion talks to winners of Pitch It!

The winners of the SU scheme Pitch It! have been announced, The Mancunion caught up with two of the winning societies
Sports Societies Fair postponed amidst Oxford Road chaos

Sports Societies Fair postponed amidst Oxford Road chaos

An alternative, unofficial Sports Society Freshers Fair has taken place in the Armitage Centre following the Oxford Road flooding that has caused severe disruption across Manchester.
Missing Money, Broken Membership System: Societies’ Rising Discontent With Student’s Union

Missing Money, Broken Membership System: Societies’ Rising Discontent With Student’s Union

UoM’s society committees draw light on a frustrating year of operating under lockdown restrictions alongside an unresponsive Student’s Union
A new normal? How societies are coping with Covid

A new normal? How societies are coping with Covid

Aimee Butler gives us an insight into how university societies have been faring amidst the coronavirus pandemic
UoM Computer Science Society event of the year: The Great Uni Hack

UoM Computer Science Society event of the year: The Great Uni Hack

UniCS’s Great Uni Hack is coming up next week! Here’s all you need to know…
Opinion: The Grimm reality of online university

Opinion: The Grimm reality of online university

Annie Dabb and Laura Thompson count the ways online university and increased technology usage is negatively impacting students
Poetry pamphlets and pub quizzes: Lit Soc’s virtual freshers events

Poetry pamphlets and pub quizzes: Lit Soc’s virtual freshers events

English Lit Society want your submissions
Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Alexia Pieretti reviews UMDS’ The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel
Five positive changes made by student societies this decade

Five positive changes made by student societies this decade

There over 35 charity, fundraising and campaigning societies at the University – what sort of change have they enacted this past decade?
Black History Month: QTIPOC talk race and sexuality

Black History Month: QTIPOC talk race and sexuality

Alex Cross speaks about the importance of continuing conversations about diversity and inclusion
Campaign Supernova makes waves

Campaign Supernova makes waves

Campaign Supernova returns to Manchester for a day of inspiring volunteering opportunities, music, spoken word, and good food
Manchester’s University sports available for fun

Manchester’s University sports available for fun

Harry Deacon takes a look at just a selection of the number of fun sporting opportunities available to students at the University of Manchester