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Canvas Hack Threatens University
Results of the May 2026 Union Assembly vote
University of Manchester to Offer Work Experience to Al…
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A Chat with STAT
Ode to Oak: The end of an era
“They completely think we’re monsters”: An interview wi…
Opinion
Is Neurodivergence becoming a trend?
Identity and fast fashion: A story of overconsumption
A community of quacks: Social media and its harmful obs…
Science & Tech
Data colonialism and monopoly: The dark side of the eco…
The seven stages of grief: Scientific or social?
All-nighters are killing your ability to learn
Investigations
‘Asylum isn’t the objective’: Sudanese students challen…
Rising demand sees nearly half of Work Experience bursa…
Jewish students describe life on campus amid rising ant…
Sport
Manchester United’s Jim Ratcliffe problem
Women’s football still isn’t being taken seriously R…
From one pint to an ultra-marathon: Meet ManchesterR…
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Manchester Local Election Results 2026
Study visa ban: ‘Misleading’ data used by H…
Should Reform UK be shown the door or given the floor…
Rusholme demonstrations celebrate Syrian liberation
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Dear 20-year-old me
Has Vinted lost its vintage?
It’s okay to drop out
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The best cafés in Manchester to study in this exam season
Shoryu student deal review: I’ll take this over a meal deal any day
Albert’s Schloss St Patrick’s Day bash: a review
I HATE THE 2026 ‘REBRAND’
Frugal chic: “The art of having ‘enough’”
It’s women’s history month: the importance of female friendships
Fashion & Beauty
Has Vinted lost its vintage?
Call it what it is: Jhumkas or vintage accessories?
Threads of Osmosis: bridging the gap between fashion and politics
Dear 20-year-old me
27th August 2026
Your twenties aren't a race. Stop measuring your progress against everyone else's highlight reel. Live in the moment. Embrace the messy, ordinary moments that shape you.
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Album Review: Westside Cowboy’s ‘It Goes On’ spearheads…
DMA’S: “All three of us couldn’t be happier…
Lola Young at O2 Apollo: A triumphant return for a true…
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The Kneale Inheritance & New Voices in Horror: Head…
Music from the Margins & Sex Murder Art: Headpress&…
Manchester Literature Festival: Douglas Stuart in conve…
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The Layers Beneath Un-Fair-Ground Exhibit at Whitworth…
All that went down in the art world, so far: Art market…
Review: HOME, Roots in the Sky
Theatre
Next to Normal review: UMMTS’s final show of the…
The Manchester Revue: Reviewing the Revue
What lies beneath: UMDS’ Divine Wave combines fam…
Finding Emily (2026): Alicia MacDonald’s homage to Manchester and British rom-coms
15th August 2026
Alica MacDonald's 'Finding Emily' provides an inventive spin on the rom-com for a modern audience thanks to a strong sense of place – and UoM's campus
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The End of Oak Street review: A rip-roaring summer thro…
Four underseen films of 2025
Finding Emily (2026): Alicia MacDonald’s homage t…
TV
“SNL UK Is Born!”
‘Mock the Week’ is Back!
Taskmaster Series 20 review
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Netflix unveils first (official) look at Grand Theft Au…
Opinion: The problems with the gaming industry
How casual game design philosophy changed over time
The End of Oak Street review: A rip-roaring summer throwback
28th August 2026
David Robert Mitchell's The End of Oak Street leaves a bright footprint on the decaying island of dinosaur flicks.
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Live Review: Rex Orange County
Music
The 19-year-old rising star put on a smooth, charming show at Gorilla
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Interview: Tiko Afrika
Fashion & Beauty
Kenyan backpack brand founder Gitahi Mwangi and co-founder Jaime Troncoso talk about the brand’s origin, African products being sold worldwide, and backpack culture
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Live Review: Seal
Music
Seal made Valentine’s Day unforgettable for the O2 Apollo on his Standards Tour
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Live Review: Alvvays
Music
The Canadian indie pop group put on a pleasant show at Academy 2
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‘The Italian Job’ is the best film ever, and nothing will change my mind
Film
The endlessly quotable heist masterpiece that is 1969’s “The Italian Job” gets better every time you watch it and makes you smile, no matter what.
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Preview: Rex Orange County
Music
On of the hottest British artists of 2017 stops by Gorilla on his first headline tour
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Live Review: Gus Dapperton
Music
After a last-minute venue change, the 20 year-old from Warwick, NY, brought his dreamy vibes from across the pond to Gorilla
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Review: Den of Thieves
Film
Bank robbers, corrupt cops, and atrocious writing come together to be more boring than staring at the dirty wall behind the cinema urinal
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Review: BROCKHAMPTON – SATURATION III
Music
The all-american boyband conclude their “SATURATION” trilogy with a satisfying project
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Live review: Aminé
Music
The Banana Boy tells Academy 3 “you’re beautiful” on the Manchester date of his “Tour For You”
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Live Review: Yung Lean
Music
The Swedish artist put on an average show for the youthful crowd at the Albert Hall for his “Stranger Tour”
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Live Review: Mastodon
Music
The sludge-stoner metal kings proved that they’re still reigning at a sold-out Academy
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Live Review: MSC Big Band
Music
On a cold Friday night, the Manchester band got the crowd groovin’
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Live review: Marilyn Manson
Music
The godfather of goth puts on an extremely underwhelming and borderline insulting show at O2 Apollo
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Review: Good Time
Film
The Safdie Brothers and Robert Pattinson join forces in a fantastically twisted, cruel crime drama
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Review: Ingrid Goes West
Film
Aubrey Plaza stars in a stalker drama that falls short of being memorable
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Live review: Run The Jewels and Danny Brown
Music
Victoria Warehouse is invaded by Run the Jewels and Danny Brown in a bouncy, fun night
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Album Review: Jaden Smith – SYRE
Music
The 19-year old tells us “the story of a boy who chased the sunset until it chased him” on his debut album
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Live Review: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Music
The legendary pianist puts on a groovy night to remember at the O2 Apollo with a little help from a plethora of guests
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Live Review: Dizzee Rascal
Music
Dizzee Rascal puts on a bonkers sweat fest at Academy
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