9th May 2023
First private Moon landing attempt fails
ispace’s new spacecraft made it within touching distance of the lunar surface, but a last-minute malfunction dashed their hopes of a successful moon landing
What even is curry? A colonial misunderstanding we’ve never been able to shake
A dish from nowhere, yet eaten everywhere. What even is curry?
Blur announce comeback album with new single ‘The Narcissist’
‘The Ballad of Darren’ will be their first album in eight years, and on the evidence of this single, it promises to be a good one.
Live review: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz
The Wedding Present perform fan favourites and tracks from their new project, ’24 songs’
University confirm potential graduation delays
An email update from The Faculty of Humanities confirms potential delays to graduation and their efforts to minimise the impact on students
Vietnam is still attempting to restructure its economy
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Exploring hidden marine species with Steve Vernon
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Long COVID: Can improved sleep cure breathlessness?
A joint study led by The University of Manchester and Leicester has linked disturbed sleep to breathlessness in long COVID patients and proposes possible treatment solutions.
The power of stars: Manchester and its energy revolution
Manchester has long been making waves in the nuclear energy industry – find out how the scientific namesakes of university buildings set in motion a movement towards green energy.
First private Moon landing attempt fails
ispace’s new spacecraft made it within touching distance of the lunar surface, but a last-minute malfunction dashed their hopes of a successful moon landing
AI: Friend or foe?
What is the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, and should students be worried about their future job prospects in light of AI advancements?
Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: Weighing up the risks
A new study found that hormonal contraceptives are linked with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, but should you stop taking the pill?
7th May 2023
Lifestyle Loves: Chorlton
Tired of Fallowfield’s grimy vape-littered streets? Thought so. Lifestyle is here to help, giving you the run-down of our favourite place in Manchester’s prettiest south suburb: Chorlton!
Lifestyle Loves: Chorlton
Tired of Fallowfield’s grimy vape-littered streets? Thought so. Lifestyle is here to help, giving you the run-down of our favourite place in Manchester’s prettiest south suburb: Chorlton!
Anxiety, time and I: Refusing to give up happy moments for a deadline
Once again, I have deadlines and feel like I’m running out of time. But, in feeding into my subconscious guilt, am I wasting more time?
Club Lash: An inclusive space for everyone to explore their sexuality freely in Manchester
A spotlight on the North West’s #1 Fetish Club, a historically significant and essential space for people of all genders and sexualities to meet safely and explore their fantasies together
The wellness myth in the age of social media
We ask what exactly wellness means today, and why it has become such a cultural obsession driven by the internet and celebrities.
Reset by Form MCR: Yoga and barre class review
Lifestyle reviews yoga and barre classes at Form MCR’s Reset after the venue recently announced a new student deal on class passes.
Fetishising financial hardship – when will university students stop playing ‘poverty simulator’?
The financial barriers to university are clear to students from low-income backgrounds. So why should we tolerate seeing our wealthier peers ‘playing poor’?
Vive La Revolution? What can we learn from the French protests
With the French protests showing no signs of dying down what can those striving for more learn from our European neighbours?
Work smarter, not harder: The phenomenon of the four-day working week
The antiquated 4-day working week is interfering with our quality of life, at no benefit to our employers. For the sake of us all, it’s time to change.
Videos
Occupiers removed from the Simon Building
Occupiers were removed from Simon Building, after 37 days of occupation, by bailiffs authorised by the Manchester High Court
13th May 2023
How a climate protest masked Formula E’s growing crisis
Formula E’s latest race exposed some of its biggest flaws from potentially dangerous driving to limits to low energy consumption.
Cage Warriors 152: Manchester
Combatants blessed by the gods of war put on a spectacle for a bloodthirsty crowd in Manchester.
“A season like no other” – Four things that made the 2022-23 football season great
The 2022/23 English football season has been one of the greatest in living memory, with great narratives from all tiers of the football pyramid.
Tottenham Hotspur and F1 partnership aims to address long-standing issues in the sport
Formula One and Tottenham have announced a 15-year partnership with each other. How will this change the sport in the future?
Bury Market: Traditionally untraditional
Bury Market is thriving in the age of online retailing. It boasts an eclectic mix of traditional marketplace staples along with a wave of temporary stalls celebrating the Hong Kong Food Festival.
Summer drinks that will float your boat
Romantic, refreshing, and rewarding: these drink recipes are a must-try this summer.
What even is curry? A colonial misunderstanding we’ve never been able to shake
A dish from nowhere, yet eaten everywhere. What even is curry?
NQ64 smashes retro gin at Super Smash Bros tournament
The Mancunion attends NQ64’s monthly gaming tournament to not only destroy the competition but fall in love with Hartwall Original Gin. Could this be the drink of the summer? We think so.
Jill Furmanovsky is ‘Photographing the Invisible’ in her history making exhibition
The Mancunion takes a trip through rock history at Jill Furmanovsky’s ’50 years of Rock Photography’ exhibition at Manchester Central Library
With ‘The Ambassadors’, Hew Locke seeks to deliver an important message
The Mancunion visits Hew Locke’s stunning new exhibition, ‘The Ambassadors’, at The Lowry
Traces of Displacement: The Whitworth confronts history in their latest exhibition
The Mancunion visits the thought-provoking exhibition at The Whitworth, exploring gender in war, race and belonging.
On The Rag: “Everyone’s got a key to this place!”
The Mancunion spoke to On The Rag’s Amy Platt and Christina Purvis about the art gallery they are working on, and what the gallery means to the community.