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Manchester Camp of Resistance disruption spreads acro...
Students and public display solidarity with student o...
65% of UoM’s electricity demand to be supplied ...
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UoM’s new society ‘Diversify PoliticsR...
Inside Manchester’s Diplomatic Community: Interviews ...
So, where are you from? Experiences of a “Third Cultu...
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Challenges facing international students at the Unive...
The post-diss bliss…or is it?
200 years of the University of Manchester… cele...
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Circadian rhythms of health: Why syncing with the env...
Ice, Ice, Maybe? The art of remembering and forgettin...
What Game Theory reveals about the science of coopera...
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Fallowfield’s 18.35%: Why are students not voting?
“They decided they didn’t want a Nightline any longer...
Spot checks on international students attendance set ...
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Victory for MMU as Varsity returns for 2024
FA Cup Semi Final: “Who is everyone talking abo...
The new generation of F1 drivers: Wasted potential?
Students and public display solidarity with student occupation in face of police presence
28th May 2024
Protesters and police gathered outside the building on May 27, but the occupation remains on-going
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Did you know that there’s a spa under Simon Building
Three years at university: What have I learnt?
How do we tackle the student loneliness crisis?
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Another tequila bar lands in Manchester, as Casa Pomelo opens its doors in Fr...
The Alchemist Cosmic Supper Club review: Unlocking celestial delights
Brunch at Santé: A slice of sun
Keeping on top of the news cycle: How to stay up to date as a student
Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home
Why is everybody obsessed with minimalism?
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Horticultured: Manchester Fashion Movement brings great clothes to the great ...
My favourite jeans: Student journalists share their top denim picks
Celebrity Style Guide #8: Dua Lipa and Callum Turner
Did you know that there’s a spa under Simon Building
6th June 2024
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.
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Fat White Family’s Lias Saoudi is circling arou...
Peter Bibby – Drama King: A tragic and unpredic...
Tenacious D live in Manchester: The metal bring the fire
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Audible plunges listeners into the depths of George O...
The problem with publishing
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A celebration of Jewish art in Manchester: Introducin...
Making Manchester #3: Eleanor Haigh
Horoscopes: Art meets star signs
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Sweat at The Royal Exchange review: It didn’t m...
The Kite Runner review: Unflinching look generational...
42 Balloons review: An inspiring musical about dreams...
Live Review: Caroline Polachek at Albert Hall
6th June 2023
Caroline Polachek stuns a sold-out Albert in her rescheduled show, touring her second solo album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You.
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Mad Max at 45: The fall of a franchise?
Eyes Wide Shut 25 years on: A feast for the eyes, a n...
Mothers’ Instinct review: How far will you go to prot...
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What Heartbreak High gets right about autism
Taskmaster: Why it’s so good and where to begin
The fourth season curse: Why do TV shows get worse af...
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Three cute games for de-stressing
Dark Soles: Another Crab’s Treasure review
The complete Fallout timeline, explained
What Heartbreak High gets right about autism
3rd June 2024
Netflix’s Heartbreak High breaks ground with authentic autistic representation in Quinni, but Season 2 disappoints by sidelining her character. So, what makes for good representation?
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Live Review: Aitch at Club Academy
Music
Mancunian rapper Aitch played an intimate album launch show, combining old favourites and new numbers for a sold out crowd.
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Interview: Sleaford Mods
Music
Freya Thomson chats to Sleaford Mods about politics, fame, music, and social media.
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Y NOT? Festival 2022: Highlights
Music
Sarah Taylor and Freya Thomson head to the Peaks to review a variety of rock and indie acts including Sleaford Mods and Yard Act.
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Molchat Doma: Belarussian post-punk meets TikTok teens
Music
Discover one of the strangest collaboration to date, as tech tik tok teens meet post punk molchat doma
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Don’t F*ck with Lambs: Manchester student discovers bin bags brimming with dead animals in Fallowfield
Features
One student’s gruesome discovery highlights the wider problem of animals being dumped in Manchester
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Live Review: Swim Deep at Band On The Wall
Music
Contributor Freya Thomson discusses Swim Deep’s return to Manchester at their dream pop infused set at Band On The Wall, on the back of their new album release Emerald Classics
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Fresher’s guide to Manchester’s nightlife
Music
From techno to indie to soul, Manchester’s extensive music scene has got you covered from Freshers and beyond
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Opinion Piece: Is Morrissey no longer This Charming Man? And was he ever?
Music
Freya Thomson discusses the contradictory political views of The Smiths’ front-man, Morrissey
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Review: Bluedot Festival 2019
Music
With New Order, Hot Chip, and Kraftwerk on the menu at Bluedot, Freya Thompson reviewed a buffet of electronic music
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Single Review: Popular Music by SHEAFS
Music
Contributor Freya Thomson covers the latest on Sheffield’s Sheafs ahead of their slot at this year’s Mad Cool Festival
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In Conversation with A Certain Ratio
Music
A Certain Ratio celebrated their 40th anniversary with a two-day festival at Manchester’s coolest venue, YES
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Preview: Bluedot Festival 2019
Music
Contributor Freya Thomson previews Bluedot Festival which sees science meet music with headliners New Order, Kraftwerk, and Hot Chip.
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Live Review: Hot Chip
Music
Hot Chip as fresh ever performing old favourites and new tunes at Gorilla writes contributor Freya Thomson
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Live Review: Pete Doherty & The Puta Madres
Music
A fresh and revived Pete Doherty takes to the stage with new music, dogs and a marriage proposal writes contributor Freya Thomson.
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In Conversation with Twisted Wheel
Music
Twisted Wheel are back, and this time they are here to stay writes contributor Freya Thomson as she catches up with frontman Jonny
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