Our week in the News
17th March 2025
“Music is quite puzzling”: Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order and getting ready to tour with The Light
Peter Hook discusses his varied experiences in the Manchester music scene ahead of his April tour
Back with a bang, Formula 1 returns in style
The F1 season is back with a bang with the first two races showing exactly why so many fans are excited for the 2025 season
Ones to Watch in Women’s Tennis
It’s no secret that women’s tennis is shifting from the era of the Williams sisters. So here is a comprehensive guide to the next top WTA stars.
Vietnam is still attempting to restructure its economy
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Exploring hidden marine species with Steve Vernon
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Politics
Green Parties in Europe: A close-knit group or a broad church?
How do Green parties across Europe compare on issues like nuclear energy and military spending?
The countdown to conflict: What’s next for Taiwan and China?
With China’s claims to Taiwan showing no signs of lessening, the ongoing struggle for sovereignty continues
Reform UK: A new force in Welsh politics
Reform UK are hot on the tails of Plaid Cymru ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
A missed opportunity for change? Ireland’s election results explained
Ireland’s election results signal a continuation of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition
The countdown to conflict: What’s next for Taiwan and China?
With China’s claims to Taiwan showing no signs of lessening, the ongoing struggle for sovereignty continues
Reform UK: A new force in Welsh politics
Reform UK are hot on the tails of Plaid Cymru ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
A missed opportunity for change? Ireland’s election results explained
Ireland’s election results signal a continuation of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition
The science behind procrastination
While it is frequently seen as merely a productivity issue, it may actually be driven by deeper emotional and cognitive mechanisms
Could oyster blood be the key to eternal life?
Streptococcus pneumoniae is becoming increasingly difficult to kill due to its acquired multi-drug resistance, while it claims millions of lives each year. Thankfully, oysters may hold the key for new therapeutics
Laptops: A misleading term that could be harming your health
The name “laptop” suggests that these devices are meant to be used on our laps, but did you know that doing so could be harmful to your health?
The Matilda effect: Fighting for women’s recognition in science
Science is supposed to be about truth – but for too long, the truth about many brilliant women has been buried, stolen, or ignored. International Women’s Day was first celebrated in 1911, inspired by the work of thousands of suffragists who strived to ensure more rights for women, including the one to vote
From hunger to horror: What really happened to the Franklin expedition?
In 1845, Sir John Franklin aimed to become the first to discover the ever-elusive Northwest Passage through the Arctic regions, opening trade directly from the British Empire to China
14th March 2025
Life as a humanities student. Why does my university experience seem so different?
Redefining the humanities lifestyle: what does it mean to be a hums student in a STEM dominated world?
Year abroad diaries #4: Life in Manchester’s sister city Chemnitz
Political extremism vs the power of culture and art: what my experience living in Chemnitz, Germany taught me about Manchester’s sister city
Europe is descending quickly into fascism; Germany’s election proves it
In another victory for the far-right, the AfD came second in the recent Bundestag elections, here’s what it means for the world…
Rebecca Goodwin and the Reality Check Podcast: Is it finally time to stop shaming women?
Rebecca Goodwin’s appearance on the Reality Check Podcast has ignited a heated online debate over the morality of sex work, and the relentless scrutiny of the women who take part.
Why is it still important to learn languages?
Language learning seems to have taken a backseat, with English being so widely spoken – so why is it important to learn a new language?
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
26th March 2025
Where women are in revolt…the three minute scream arrives at The Whitworth!
I take my time at each installation, finding comfort in noticing that many older women have brought along young girls to the Women in Revolt! exhibition at The Whitworth
Review: Turner: In Light and Shade
The Whitworth’s latest exhibition, Turner: In Light and Shade, features a decent-if-hampered collection of the 19th century great’s works
Experiencing Valentine’s Day in Manchester through Art
Art galleries are a place to walk in silence together or alone, seldom feeling lonely. They are some of the most romantic spaces I have been to. As February is the month of Valentine’s, I took the liberty of going on a hunt to find the most romantic pieces of art in Manchester
Interim: Intervening photography
Opening its doors for one day and night only, the Interim exhibition will mark a new beginning just before the anticipated end for third year photography graduates at MMU