
City guide #3: Northern Quarter
A guide to Northern Quarter, the home of brunch, lunch and everything in-between in the heart of the city centre

Around the world on Pancake day
Unpacking the history behind Pancake Day and how it is celebrated around the world today

A decadent feast at Flat Iron
Flat Iron’s presence in Deansgate has not gone unmissed, as affordable steaks and sumptuous sides make for a sophisticated meal

City guide #1: Oxford Road
Our picks for the best food and drink on campus and along Oxford Road, be it breakfast, lunch or a post-lecture pint

60 years of Sanam: “We love students!”
Sanam has stood on the Curry Mile for as long as The Mancunion has been running, so what changes have they seen and what keeps the customers coming back?

Barm & Spud: The new hot stuff on campus
Head to the Students’ Union’s all new Barm & Spud for breakfast boxes and hot potatoes, at affordable prices

Have a boozy tea party at Simmons
Bottomless Sessions have arrived at Simmons, offering unlimited cocktail teapots, and a slice of pizza

A taste of the Caribbean: Turtle Bay’s new menu
Turtle Bay are serving up a treat with their new menu, highlighting a few essential Caribbean classics to enjoy this winter

A hand-picked selection of places to eat and drink in Manchester
The Food and Drink writers share our favourite spots to eat and drink in Manchester, all approved by this bunch of foodies

How to ace the fresher’s food shop
Six do’s and don’t’s for incoming fresher’s for a successful grocery haul, while avoiding crowds, overpricing and food waste.

Fake papers in research: When science lies
Nature revealed last year that 2% of scientific papers – tens of thousands – are not as true as you’d think they are. Hannah looks into the situation at hand

Pancake day: Two recipes to enjoy on February 13
February 13 is the traditional Pancake Day, so here are two recipes and some inspiration for making and enjoying some pancakes, either with your housemates, friends or on your own

Science in the news: Sleepy penguins, record-breaking icebergs and the end of wine fraud
An AI sommelier, a remarkable sleeping habit and a giant iceberg are all covered in these stories of science in the news

One of a kind: The science behind snowflakes
Perfectly unique snowflakes tell an interesting story of their path to the ground, led by probability and chance. A story of chemical bonds, mathematical probability and a sprinkle of physics; read on to find out how they are made.

Guide to the 2023 Manchester Christmas Markets
Here’s a look at some stalls you shouldn’t miss at this years Christmas markets

Christmas dinner alternatives
For those who are bored of the classic Christmas roast, here are some alternatives for your festive dinner with housemates or family
Should all animals be treated equally in research?
The question of animal ethics in research has always been tricky to answer. New guidelines for cephalopods complicate things further as we consider what level of intelligence in animals should prevent their use in research

Review: Freight Island – Payal’s Bombay Curry Club
Are you a curry lover? Why not head down to Escape to Freight Island’s latest all-you-can-eat curry buffet to enjoy a selection of delicious dishes

Review: Halloween cocktails at Motley
The Mancunion headed to Deansgate to try out Motley’s spooky-themed cocktails