Our week in the News
1st June 2024
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
Beats and Beyond: How Stage and Radio’s renovations could help amplify Manchester’s Electronic Music scene
Recent renovations at the historic Port Street venue, Stage and Radio, have firmly cemented its place as one of the true spots to champion electronic music within Manchester. An interview with their new ownership reveals all…
Peter Bibby – Drama King: A tragic and unpredictable opus
Infusing the classic songwriting of Dylan and Springsteen with Australian wit and dive bar narratives, Peter Bibby’s latest album constantly surprises
Tenacious D live in Manchester: The metal bring the fire
Jack Black’s rock-comedy project Tenacious D stopped off in Manchester on their ‘Spicy Meatball’ tour, performing to 20,000 fans at the AO Arena
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
6th June 2024
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.
Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home
With the RHS Urban Show coming to Manchester, we’ve found some of the best houseplants to enhance your student accommodation
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
The post-diss bliss…or is it?
The promise of post-dissertation freedom was quickly squashed by essay deadline demands, and the desire to do anything but re-open my laptop is taking over
200 years of the University of Manchester… celebrating white male alumni
As the University of Manchester prepares its bicentenary celebrations, it’s time to address the less-celebrated alumni, and question why these individuals have received less attention
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
9th May 2024
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.
Horoscopes: Art meets star signs
This week we’re helping you align your planets with paintings. Check out the artist whose style suits your star sign.
Making Manchester #2: Laurent Swyngedauw
Continuing our Mancunian series, Laurent Swyngedauw tells us the best spots for capturing great shots in Manchester, and how make a photograph your own