Our guru of the Corn Exchange Sarah Lambert heads to Bierkeller for the annual ale-fuelled Christmas party

University and College Union ask average performance of an applicant’s school to be considered by UCAS in attempt to get more disadvantaged students into universities

A random act of kindness has been applauded widely on social media after a stranger in the SU café donated a Manchester student the £20 she really needed

With windows covered by flags and neon signs and a range of traditional Japanese music playing, one must not sneak a peek, but immerse themselves in the glowing world of kawaii that awaits inside

Elena Gibbs spins a 4PLY yarn about the Northern Quarter’s hippest pizza joint

In an attempt to highlight the debt that students are getting into, one art student plans a controversial project

Last month a student coming home from a night out was raped in Fallowfield, police are appealing for a witness to come forward.

A study has highlighted how limitations in opinion poll methodology and the geographic dispersal of students resulted in their vote being weaker than expected in this year’s election

Gina and Kate, two hungry and impoverished students, find their way through a tiny doorway to sample some famous curry delights

Nearly a quarter of all students spend less than half of the recommended budget on food, and many sacrifice spending on university materials in order to eat

Medical students feel their voices are not being heard in the attempt to reject changes to the contracts of junior doctors, but it isn’t stopping them from trying to make a change

A University of Cambridge don has attacked “laddish” undergraduate students after the college’s Freshers week initiation ceremonies this past month

For years there have been rumours of knocking down the Owens Park Tower, but it now appears these plans have been officially set in motion

How to avoid becoming public enemy number one in your shared house, and dealing with the moron who is

Contributor Lucy Brenner checks out Fallowfield’s recently opened Greek deli and take-away, Tzatziki

Contributors Lucy & Katie head to the VIP launch of Banyan Bar & kitchen to get a preview taste of what’s on offer

“A trendy venue with some quirky artwork, Mud Crab resonates with Manchester’s chic hipster heaven vibe, refreshingly outside of the Northern Quarter”

Try out Jose Harrington’s recipe for a healing and healthy fresher’s flu dinner

Joely Thomas delves into the perils of that most simple task, finding a room to rent

Drinkaware has released statistics that show sexual crime, such as harassment, is commonplace in the clubs, bars and streets of university towns