Our week in the News
11th December 2024
EarthBound at 30: Fantasy from mundanity
Three decades on, the quirky JRPG EarthBound still sets the standards for innovation and creativity in gaming
In the hot seat: MMG take on Students’ Union Executives
The Mancunion, in collaboration with Fuse TV, interviewed this years cohort of elected student executives about what they have been up to this term
UFO 50 review: An inventive balance of short-term fun and long-term engagement
50 more ways to get distracted from your work
Interning at L’Oréal
As applications season looms, we take a look at the experiences of a Manchester student completing a placement in the beauty industry
Vietnam is still attempting to restructure its economy
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Exploring hidden marine species with Steve Vernon
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Politics
Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative Party: Have they learned nothing?
Having elected Kemi Badenoch as their new leader, the Conservatives face a choice: learn the lessons of the past and align the party with the British people, or move to the right and spend even longer in opposition.
Trump and Ukraine: fears of US isolationism shake Europe
Trump’s White House return has sparked fears in of an end to US largess in Ukraine; what does this mean for both Brussels and Kyiv?
Are journalists being targeted? Dangerous conditions for Palestinian and Lebanese journalists
Organisations representing journalists have accused Israel of deliberately targeting journalists covering the Israel-Palestine conflict – an act considered by the International Court of Justice as a war crime
South Korea declares and revokes martial law in a single day
Martial law was declared in South Korea only for it to be revoked hours later, exposing deep fractures in President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s leadership as the nation grapples with balancing security and freedom
Trump and Ukraine: fears of US isolationism shake Europe
Trump’s White House return has sparked fears in of an end to US largess in Ukraine; what does this mean for both Brussels and Kyiv?
Are journalists being targeted? Dangerous conditions for Palestinian and Lebanese journalists
Organisations representing journalists have accused Israel of deliberately targeting journalists covering the Israel-Palestine conflict – an act considered by the International Court of Justice as a war crime
South Korea declares and revokes martial law in a single day
Martial law was declared in South Korea only for it to be revoked hours later, exposing deep fractures in President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s leadership as the nation grapples with balancing security and freedom
1964: A year of triumph in space exploration
In recognition of The Mancunion’s 60th anniversary, this article is written as if the events taking place 60 years ago were to take place today
The Three Musketeers of the UK Igniting Passion for STEM in India
In a world increasingly shaped by technology and innovation, the importance of fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills in students has never been more critical. Three distinguished researchers from the UK are stepping up to meet this challenge
Neuralinks PRIME study: What we’ve learned so far
On X, Nolan Arbaugh uploaded a video of himself playing a game called Civilization VI. In the video, you can follow a cursor that demonstrates his actions in the game. Everything seems normal—until you realise that the cursor isn’t controlled by his hand but by his mind alone
Celebrating Black scientists of UoM
To celebrate Black History Month, we spotlight four influential Black STEM graduates from the University of Manchester whose work has left an indelible mark on their respective fields
NASA’s Europa Clipper blasts off in search for alien life on distant moon
NASA’s Europa Clipper has launched to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa in search of signs of alien life. Set to arrive in April 2030, the spacecraft is equipped with advanced instruments to analyse the moon’s surface and subsurface
20th January 2025
Interning at L’Oréal
As applications season looms, we take a look at the experiences of a Manchester student completing a placement in the beauty industry
What are the biggest cultural shocks for exchange students?
From mealtimes to bean-obsession, here are some of the biggest cultural challenges that exchange students have faced during their time in Manchester
Finding home at univeristy
Navigating the change from home to university can be daunting, but equally extremely rewarding
The accent of ignorance: Are Northern voices underestimated in higher education?
Northern accents are too often not taken seriously. It is high time academia fights this
The reality of ‘private school culture’ at UK universities
Private school culture at university is far more pervasive than it seems. Universities must break this cycle of privilege
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
27th November 2024
The art of tone: A legacy of the student voice
The Mancunion looks back at its 60-year evolution of tone on its anniversary, and how the art of the student voice is ever changing
Art as activism: Women are experts of the protest sign
Marchers at Reclaim the Night 2024 use art to fight for female safety in the form of placards and signs, reminiscent of generations of women before them
A photographer’s ode to the student years – Richard Davis’ love letter to Manchester
At the time Richard Davis didn’t know that his photography of the red-brick walls and dark canals of nineties Manchester would become a testament to an era in time before everything changed forever
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