Our week in the News
22nd April 2024
My life has been failing the Bechdel test – and that’s a good thing
A lot of conversations with my friends recently have been about a guy, and this hasn’t proved to be a bad thing
Cooking a week of TikTok recipes on a student budget
Cooking inspiration can be hard to come by as a busy student, which is why I tried out a week’s worth of TikTok recipes to see if exciting meals could be achieved on a student budget
My formative film: A love letter to Notting Hill
How Richard Curtis’ film about a charming bookshop owner changed my view on romance films forever
Hades 2 is bringing sexyback
The Hades 2 technical test has given players a glimpse at the new game, and, uh, is anyone else hot in here? Jeez
Vietnam is still attempting to restructure its economy
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Exploring hidden marine species with Steve Vernon
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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
In conversation with The Lion King’s Head of Masks and Puppets
The Mancunion was fortunate enough to attend an Insight Session at the Lyceum Theatre and sit down with The Lion King’s Head of Masks and Puppets Joseph Beagley to learn more about the science behind his craft
AI learns its first words (and helps explain how humans acquire language)
How do we learn to associate specific objects with specific words? A team from New York University have developed an AI ‘baby’ to help us answer this question.
Can algorithms help you live a better life?
As the term drags on and student loans dwindle, many students start to feel unmotivated and unsatisfied with their lot in life. Could computer algorithms help you get back on track?
Killing consumerism: Are we headed to disposal doom?
In his keynote presentation, Professor Mark Miodownik deliberates on the perils of consumerism, how we might manage to bring it to a sustainable future, and its obsolescence
17th April 2024
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
My year abroad, the visa process, and getting lost in translation
Preparing for your year abroad can feel daunting, but with a little preparation and a willingness to get things wrong at first, there’ll be plenty to look forward to
If Labour wants to regain trust, they must stick to their reformist roots
While heeding the lessons of Tory failure and chaos, Keir Starmer must grasp the reins of a chaos-driven Parliament and lead it through the ideals of progress and reform
Main Library Musings – Rant column #2
Edition #2 of the Opinion section’s rant column. Fuelled by sweaty palms and jabbing fingers on our keyboards, we lament three issues facing students: the library, buses, and supermarkets
My life has been failing the Bechdel test – and that’s a good thing
A lot of conversations with my friends recently have been about a guy, and this hasn’t proved to be a bad thing
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
20th March 2024
40 Years of the Future: Painting abstract exhibition review
The abstract and the figurative collide in the thought-provoking first installation of Castlefield Gallery’s 40th Anniversary celebrations
Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David Hoyle
This month, Factory International’s Aviva Studios welcomes renowned artist David Hoyle, in a three week residency spanning multiple art forms.
Making Manchester #1: Anna Marsden
We’re kicking off our new feature, Making Manchester, by quizzing photographer Anna Marsden about her practice and what inspires her
Four women who make the art world a better place
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, we asked our writers to tell us a bit about their favourite women artists.