9th June 2022
Here comes the sunbed ban?
Awareness of the effect of indoor suntanning on rates of skin cancer has been growing in recent years. UoM researchers claim it may be time for a nationwide ban.
Live Review: Charli XCX delivers a pop-epic show at Victoria Warehouse
Delivering a choreography-packed concert at Victoria Warehouse, Charli XCX showed that she deserves to be placed among the pop superstars.
Sweets at XOYO – interview and gig review
Serena interviews Sweets backstage at XOYO before he warms up the crowd for headliner NOISY
In conversation with Scouting for Girls’ Roy Stride
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy chats to Roy Stride, the lead singer of Scouting for Girls, about the band’s surprise success and incredible longevity
Live Review: Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall
Vietnam is still attempting to restructure its economy
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Exploring hidden marine species with Steve Vernon
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Sweets at XOYO – interview and gig review
Serena interviews Sweets backstage at XOYO before he warms up the crowd for headliner NOISY
In conversation with Scouting for Girls’ Roy Stride
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy chats to Roy Stride, the lead singer of Scouting for Girls, about the band’s surprise success and incredible longevity
Live Review: Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall
Parklife 2022 Review: A celebration of Manchester plagued by poor sound
The Mancunion reviews Manchester’s Parklife festival – a varied line-up in Heaton Park on the weekend
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
Join Fashion Soc’s Fashion Business Panel Discussion
The University of Manchester’s Fashion society’s fashion business panel discussion with industry speakers
International Women’s Day: Join Women In Business Society’s Female Founders of Manchester Panel
Women in Business society is hosting a panel event highlighting female business owners in Manchester.
Here comes the sunbed ban?
Awareness of the effect of indoor suntanning on rates of skin cancer has been growing in recent years. UoM researchers claim it may be time for a nationwide ban.
A science story: Wearing glasses
The prevalence of short-sightedness is increasing as we spend more and more time on our screens, but at least wearing glasses is becoming trendier!
Rumble in the Jungle
Do it like they do on the discovery channel, Jess Ferguson explores animals getting jiggy with it
Cute and cuddly: Unpacking animal conservation bias
All species should be treated equally – so why aren’t they?
19th June 2022
A student-friendly guide to exploring Leeds
Only an hour train journey away from Manchester, Leeds is another great student city well worth a visit!
A student-friendly guide to exploring Leeds
Only an hour train journey away from Manchester, Leeds is another great student city well worth a visit!
What’s on in Manchester this July?
Check out what’s happening in Manchester this July with our guide! We’ve got club nights, culture kicks, music madness and more.
A Fresher’s Guide to: Fallowfield halls
The Mancunion has compiled a comprehensive guide to Fallowfield Halls of Residences to help freshers pick their new home.
A student guide to Sheffield
Spending the Summer in Manchester? Find out what Sheffield has to offer as part of our student-friendly travel guide
Manchester’s Metrolink adventures
Hit the tracks this summer for a change of scenery with Manchester’s Metrolink
Halsey vs Capitol Records: Are record labels the bad guys?
After kicking off on TikTok and Twitter, singer Halsey has continued the age-long saga of artist vs record label. But record labels aren’t always in the wrong – here’s why
Doctor Who finds it’s newest Time Lord
Doctor Who finally welcomes Ncuti Gatwa as its first black doctor (if we conveniently forget the Timeless Child twist)
Irish Politics, not for the Feint hearted: Sinn Fein to lead Stormont for the first time in 100 years
Does Sinn Fein’s recent electoral victory secure the possibility of reunification for Ireland?
Videos
Sweets at XOYO – interview and gig review
Josh Jenkins speaks to Labour MP and nominee for Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham at the launch of his manifesto on 15th March 2017 about his student-related policies
5th June 2022
One Week Wonders: The Worst Tennis World No. 1s
Inspired by Medvedev’s limited tenure at the number one spot – who else has hold the position for a few short weeks?
Billionaire business owners: What are they doing to football?
How has a working class sport become plagued by greed?
The issue of women’s pay in sport: The fight for fairness in a male dominated field
These are signs that women’s sport is going in the right direction, but do not be fooled. There is still plenty of work to do.
Off-court: Tennis Association negligence towards charges of domestic abuse against players
The Tennis Association has failed to address multiple charges of domestic abuse against its players
Celebrate Pride month in style at Yotel
Don’t miss out on trying Yotel’s new and affordable cocktail supporting LGBTQ+ charity Switchboard this June!
Wham, Bam, Thank You NAM!
Izzy Langhamer takes a look at NAM’s new menu, Vietnamese food at the heart of the city’s food scene
Hello Oriental: Oxford Road’s newest addition
Hannah Wellock reviews Hello Oriental, the new bakery, restaurant and oriental food shop on Oxford Road, part of Circle Square.
Nibble NQ: A bite of joy
Not to be missed, Nibble NQ is a treat for the tastebuds and is proudly female forward
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.
Derek Jarman: PROTEST! Art and Activism collide at Manchester Art Gallery
Sarah Taylor reviews Manchester Art Gallery’s retrospective exhibition on the life and works of prolific filmmaker, artist, and activist Derek Jarman.
Michelangelo in Manchester: Sistine Chapel comes to Trafford Palazzo
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy attends a press viewing of the Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel exhibit at Trafford Palazzo
MACFEST, Muslim Arts and Culture Festival, comes back to Manchester this February
Launching on the 5th of February, MACFEST 2022 offers over 75 events that showcase the Muslim culture, from debates to workshops and art exhibitions
