Our week in the News
4th October 2024
Azealia Banks live at O2 Victoria Warehouse: Problematic star comes Back to the Union Jack, eventually
Azealia Banks returns to the UK, but is hindered by lateness and on-stage laziness overshadowing her undeniable talent
An Interview with Greater Manchester Police: How to protect yourself from spiking
We talked to representatives from the Greater Manchester Police about Anti-spiking Awareness Week and how students can protect themselves
Ones to watch: Tell the Truth’s Fashion Week debut
Rainy Womack tells us about the debut of his luxury brand Tell the Truth at London Fashion Week 2024
One Love: A beautiful tribute to Manchester queerness
Matt Cain’s novel One Love is an exceptional piece of queer literature that offers valuable life lessons, no matter who you are
Vietnam is still attempting to restructure its economy
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Exploring hidden marine species with Steve Vernon
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Circadian rhythms of health: Why syncing with the environment is vital to wellbeing
Learn how circadian rhythms are the key to optimise your sleep, improve your mood and ace your exams
Ice, Ice, Maybe? The art of remembering and forgetting, from a roundworm’s ice bath
Love an ice bath? So do roundworms – because they can remember that they’ve just had one. The storing of memory is a complex phenomenon, but a recent study has found that roundworms can delay their forgetting of their memory if they’re placed on ice
What Game Theory reveals about the science of cooperation
Game theory is the science of competition and cooperation. It seeks to reveal the best strategies which bring you maximum gain. What does it show about life and the world around us?
Celebrating 70 years of science at CERN
As the 70th anniversary of CERN approaches, we investigate the origins and history of the organisation whilst asking questions about the future of the laboratory; what’s next? And how can it align its ambition for research with the modern world’s needs for sustainability?
Why are you laughing: The science of humour
While humour is an innate part of being human, dating back to ‘primate laughter’, exactly what makes something funny is still mostly unknown
8th October 2024
Five of the best study spots on campus
With assignment deadlines already set for many, here are some of the best spots for your next study session.
Did you know that there’s a spa under Simon Building
Rumour has it that deep in the depths of UoM lies a hidden spa. Why? We cannot say. But should you embark on an adventure to find it? Absolutely.
Letters to a younger year
As we face the exciting yet intimidating abyss of the new academic year, The Mancunion shares some top tips and advice for the months ahead
A fond-ish farewell? Why the demolition of Owens Park is bittersweet.
As Fallowfield prepares to build farewell to it’s most memorable and striking monument, the Owens Park Tower, we examine its nostalgic legacy, as well as the exciting opportunities its demolition will create
Challenges facing international students at the University of Manchester: Where do we fit in?
Under-resourced UK universities lean on international student fees to supplement their institutions; simultaneously, Britain’s borders are becoming more restrictive to students under the current government. This paradox leaves international students caught in the crossfire
Videos
Rusholme’s finest sandwich is the Kurdish shawarma at Al-Zain
This Curry Mile favourite serves shawarma and beautifully fresh salad in freshly baked bread, and its affordable food is some of Manchester’s best
3rd October 2024
I’m not afraid of red, yellow, and blue: A defence of modern art
One of the complaints that is often rallied against ‘modern art’ is that it is pretentious. Contemporary art, however, is made for you, a modern person, so take a big gulp and dive in
Get to know the Whitworth Art Gallery
While the Whitworth Art Gallery is only two minutes from campus, it’s still criminally underrated as an artistic and community space in the student community
A celebration of Jewish art in Manchester: Introducing Synagogue Scratch
This month, Synagogue Scratch is returning to Manchester Jewish Museum. The series represents a unique opportunity to enjoy new, groundbreaking performances by Jewish artists, in the museum’s beautifully preserved 1874 Synagogue.
Making Manchester #3: Eleanor Haigh
Performing across the UK from Edinburgh Fringe to London, Eleanor Haigh embraces the spotlight with a multitude of talent. She breaks down what draws her to the arts and the biggest challenges facing artists today.