The debut album of Manchester-based composer and musician loz feels fresh and sounds impeccable, cementing his status as an artist to watch out for in the future. With Simple Tenderness revolves around optimistic piano melodies, thought-provoking vocals and mesmerising synth riffs. They blend effortlessly together throughout this thirteen-track soundscape to evoke a feeling of gentle […]

From recreational use to study drugs, The Mancunion talks to Students for Sensible Drug Policy about education and harm reduction

Students in Greater Manchester react to the greater Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions brought in by the government

Students feel largely let down by the government’s recent announcement regarding their freedom to return home at Christmas

Controversial computer-generated grades were ditched

The medicalisation and militarisation of everyday language is a tool for national unity and misinformation in equal measure, argues Lucca Di Virgilio

Lucca Di Virgilio discusses the problems with profiteering from university education

The University of Manchester, alongside 60 other higher education institutions in the UK, is currently undergoing eight days of industrial action by staff over pensions, pay and conditions. Universities have been advised to “minimise” the impact of industrial action by using teaching staff not participating in the strike to cover for absent colleagues and rescheduling […]

The group, who began their occupation on Tuesday, say they are prepared to occupy “until our demands are met”

Student group, People and Planet UoM, have staged an occupation of the John Owens building in a bid to put pressure on the University to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry. The protestors intend to continue their occupation until the University fully commit to the divestment of funds from fossil fuel companies. Campaign group […]

The manifesto ran in 7 regional newspapers outlining their vision for the north

The unit aims to work with partners across Manchester to reduce violent crime in the area