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Ellie Martin

Ellie Martin


Advocacy groups express concern about lack of representation in new exec team

Advocacy groups express concern about lack of representation in new exec team

The new University of Manchester SU executive team has been praised for being the most diverse team in terms of BAME candisates in the country. However, there is a complete lack of representation for disabled and LGBTQ+ students, leaving some uneasy about the coming year
What comes first – the beans or the cheese?

What comes first – the beans or the cheese?

Ellie Martin delves into the politics of whether the cheese or the beans comes first on a baked potato – spoiler, its beans
Penis, vagina, pregnancy: Sexpression tackles the lack of LGBTQ+ specific sex ed in schools and on campus

Penis, vagina, pregnancy: Sexpression tackles the lack of LGBTQ+ specific sex ed in schools and on campus

Ellie Martin sits down with Sexpression to discuss the need for LGBTQ+ specific sex education on campus.
Lack of inclusive cycling in cities excludes disabled cyclists

Lack of inclusive cycling in cities excludes disabled cyclists

Ellie Martin discusses the need for inclusive cycle lanes with Harrie Larrington-Spencer, a PhD student heading up research into the problems disabled cyclists face in Manchester
UoM Trans Campaign calls for more gender neutral toilets

UoM Trans Campaign calls for more gender neutral toilets

Ellie Martin explains the issues faced by the trans community regarding the use of toilets and the work the UoM Trans Campaign is doing to combat this
Confessions of a closet Tory

Confessions of a closet Tory

The results of the most recent election has made ‘closet tories’ feel more confident in revealing their true identity on campus, Ellie Martin reveals
Young political societies debate in run up to election

Young political societies debate in run up to election

The four main political societies on campus debated issues affecting students in the run up to the general election
Divestment campaigns come together to pressure University

Divestment campaigns come together to pressure University

Groups campaigning for UoM to divest in fossil fuels have decided to join forces in order to unify their efforts and increase the pressure on the university.
Manchester’s young political societies respond to general election

Manchester’s young political societies respond to general election

All four political societies on campus respond to questions about the upcoming election. They discuss the current PM and their plans for campaigning, as well as Brexit and domestic policies
Languages societies hold talks on EU student life post-Brexit

Languages societies hold talks on EU student life post-Brexit

EU students came together to attend a series of short talks given by experts in a wide range of subjects, all of which could be affected by Brexit
Campaign Supernova makes waves

Campaign Supernova makes waves

Campaign Supernova returns to Manchester for a day of inspiring volunteering opportunities, music, spoken word, and good food
CAOS appoints first female conductor

CAOS appoints first female conductor

CAOS have their first female conductor in history
Run and talk: Tackling mental health through exercise

Run and talk: Tackling mental health through exercise

Ellie Martin chats to the President of the Run Wild society about the beneficial links between running and mental health
Don’t drink? No problem

Don’t drink? No problem

Navigating Freshers’ Week as a sober student can be difficult – Events to meet new people where alcohol won’t be the main focus of the evening are scarce, so here is a list of a few taking place in Manchester
Volunteering: how to get started in Manchester

Volunteering: how to get started in Manchester

Students arriving in Manchester can feel overwhelmed by volunteering culture on campus: This guide breaks down all the different opportunities available and helps you to get involved
Swapping social media for Harry Potter: how reading killed my phone addiction

Swapping social media for Harry Potter: how reading killed my phone addiction

Ellie Martin talks about how reading really can help you ditch the phone
Here to dance, not to drink

Here to dance, not to drink

Ellie Martin argues that society socials should be more open to non-drinkers
Opinion: time to give initiations the boot

Opinion: time to give initiations the boot

We need to talk about initiations, says Ellie Martin.
Introducing: Dogs Unleashed

Introducing: Dogs Unleashed

Ellie Martin finds out how you can get involved with our favourite dog walking society
The best societies you can’t find at Manchester

The best societies you can’t find at Manchester

Ellie Martin takes you through her favourite societies from universities across the UK