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“We’re disgraced by this”: Kurdish Society receives leaflets asking if they “have information on dangerous people smugglers”

“We’re disgraced by this”: Kurdish Society receives leaflets asking if they “have information on dangerous people smugglers”

University of Manchester Kurdish Society posted photos on social media of the leaflets and has questioned the Students’ Unions approach to sensitive post
Running a student newspaper halfway across the world: In conversation with the director of the PUClítico

Running a student newspaper halfway across the world: In conversation with the director of the PUClítico

What would it be like running a student newspaper on the other side of the world? PUClítico is the student newspaper based within the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, a Chilean University in Santiago. We sat down with the director of the student paper there, opening an interesting discussion about reporting student news in Santiago
House music, The Haçienda, and throwing eggs at Tories: The Mancunion in 1987

House music, The Haçienda, and throwing eggs at Tories: The Mancunion in 1987

With the 60th anniversary of The Mancunion coming to a close, we interviewed some of our predecessors on Mancunian student journalism in the 80s
84% of student renters face accommodation issues

84% of student renters face accommodation issues

 The National Union of Students 2024 housing and rent survey has highlighted issues faced by student renters
Café Blah: Community comes together to fight for a local establishment

Café Blah: Community comes together to fight for a local establishment

The local and student communities come together to fight for local establishment Café Blah after they were left locked out of their premises by their landlords 
Fashion and Beauty’s Autumn Favourites

Fashion and Beauty’s Autumn Favourites

Want to know Fashion and Beauty’s must have’s for Autumn? You’ve come to the right place…
“What I’m saying is we are coming after those landlords”: Andy Burnham on Question Time.

“What I’m saying is we are coming after those landlords”: Andy Burnham on Question Time.

In the University of Manchester Students’ Union, Andy Burnham takes questions from students after his recent Mayoral victory in May of 2024
I’m not afraid of red, yellow, and blue: A defence of modern art

I’m not afraid of red, yellow, and blue: A defence of modern art

One of the complaints that is often rallied against ‘modern art’ is that it is pretentious. Contemporary art, however, is made for you, a modern person, so take a big gulp and dive in
Parklife Festival 2023: Listen you hear that?

Parklife Festival 2023: Listen you hear that?

Parklife review: The festival weekend’s success demonstrates the modern mantra of the ‘death of the genre’ and re-ignites the appetite for connection through live music.
Parklife 2023: What to expect from the dance, electronic, and drum and bass stages

Parklife 2023: What to expect from the dance, electronic, and drum and bass stages

The Mancunion gives a rundown on some of the drum and bass and dance stages for Parklife 2023
Creating a transitive space in This Stupid World: Yo La Tengo play New Century

Creating a transitive space in This Stupid World: Yo La Tengo play New Century

New Jersey’s Yo La Tengo return to Manchester for their first show in the city in five years.
Purple Collective: UoM students revolutionise how poetry is enjoyed

Purple Collective: UoM students revolutionise how poetry is enjoyed

The Mancunion sat down with Purple Collective, a new group fusing jazz and poetry, finding out who they are, their future plans, and why students should care about the arts.
The Mancunion’s unofficial guide to the Curry Mile

The Mancunion’s unofficial guide to the Curry Mile

The Mancunion’s un-official guide to the expansive cuisine that is the Curry Mile
Thierry Mugler’s SS23 returns as a beacon of inclusivity

Thierry Mugler’s SS23 returns as a beacon of inclusivity

The Mancunion looks at Mugler’s SS23 ready-to-wear runway show as it makes headlines for technological theatrics, inclusivity and ending with a dance party.
Festive posh nosh from your supermarket favs

Festive posh nosh from your supermarket favs

The Mancunion rounds up what should be going in your basket this festive season. 
Ghosts of Fallowfield past: Why is the Owen’s Park Tower still standing?

Ghosts of Fallowfield past: Why is the Owen’s Park Tower still standing?

The Mancunion has discovered there are currently no plans for Owens Park accommodation despite having stood empty since 2019

Frosty elf chic: From the runway to TikTok, this seasons Winter trends

Winter trends are back with a boom and this year has seen a real change-up in Winter uniform, taking inspiration from several time periods, weather, and designer favourites from the runway
Beauty advent calendars: The best of this year

Beauty advent calendars: The best of this year

Whether you are a makeup head, skincare junkie or self-care queen, have fun counting down to Christmas with these advent calendars. Here are The  Mancuion’s beauty team suggestions
Natsu Fest review: From a back garden to Academy 3

Natsu Fest review: From a back garden to Academy 3

The student-run festival returns for its second year, with sets from Begum, DJ Hass, Messy Bao and Saint Nusu, and Mixle
The Bay Horse Tavern: Perfect for a comforting, cosy winter meal

The Bay Horse Tavern: Perfect for a comforting, cosy winter meal

Looking for somewhere cosy to eat this Winter? The Mancunion visited The Bay Horse Tavern to try its new seasonal menu, which did not disappoint