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Behind the scenes at Fuse FM
6th December 2018

Behind the scenes at Fuse FM

Becca Knight interviews two shows at Fuse FM, Neon Sunrise and The Hour of Power, to find out what it’s like to have a radio show, which songs get played on air and how rewarding having a show is
Maintaining the Mancunian link with women’s suffrage
6th December 2018

Maintaining the Mancunian link with women’s suffrage

Emily Broncz speaks with Dr Tessa Chynoweth about the Centenary exhibition at The Pankhurst Centre and why it is important to remember women’s suffrage here in Manchester
An interview with Hattie Andrews: founder of the Politics Project
28th November 2018

An interview with Hattie Andrews: founder of the Politics Project

Georgia Wiltshire interviews UoM graduate Hattie Andrews, founder of The Politics Project, about encouraging young poeple to be politically engaged and how digital technology connects politicians with the classroom
An interview with Sister Supporter
28th November 2018

An interview with Sister Supporter

Daisy Lester interviews Eabha Doherty, a founding member of the Manchester branch of Sister Supporter, a group who are campaigning for a buffer zone around a Fallowfield abortion clinic
Falling out of favour with fast fashion
22nd November 2018

Falling out of favour with fast fashion

Students often rely on fast fashion companies for stylish and affordable clothes, but more environmentally friendly solutions are available.
The Creative Space: illustrator Tasha Wetton
21st November 2018

The Creative Space: illustrator Tasha Wetton

Liv Clarke interviews UoM graduate Tasha Wetton about the illustrations she creates and how she balanced her degree with her creative interests
In Conversation With: Fatima Abid, General Secretary of the Students’ Union
16th November 2018

In Conversation With: Fatima Abid, General Secretary of the Students’ Union

Fatima Abid talks all things student politics, buses, and how you can change the world around you
“Spice and Other Street Drugs” — A Manchester-led solution for a UK problem
15th November 2018

“Spice and Other Street Drugs” — A Manchester-led solution for a UK problem

Grace Revill reviews a talk about the role of Spice within the Manchester community and the positive steps that are being taken to combat the problem
With One Voice: bringing arts and homelessness together
12th November 2018

With One Voice: bringing arts and homelessness together

Liv Clarke spoke with Lora Krasteva about the With One Voice Arts and Homelessness festival which will take place from the 12th until the 18th of November
Interview: Gareth Owen OBE, Humanitarian Director for Save the Children
7th November 2018

Interview: Gareth Owen OBE, Humanitarian Director for Save the Children

The Save the Children Humanitarian Director was in philosophical mood as we discuss madchester, engineering, and hope for humanity

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An interview with activist Gina Martin
6th November 2018

An interview with activist Gina Martin

Catrin Stewart interviews Gina Martin: the 27-year-old victim-turned-activist who is campaigning to make upskirting illegal.
Louder Than Words festival: an interview with John Robb
1st November 2018

Louder Than Words festival: an interview with John Robb

Louder Than Words festival returns to Manchester for its sixth year, with panels and Q and As for fans of music and writing alike.
Helping the homeless with a home-cooked meal
1st November 2018

Helping the homeless with a home-cooked meal

An interview with Gaby Hartfield, the homeless coordinator at the Student Action Group, who reveals how students are putting their cooking skills to good use
Victory over blindness: an interview with veterans
18th October 2018

Victory over blindness: an interview with veterans

Cachella Smith speaks with war veterans about their battle with blindness, at the unveiling of a new monument commissioned by the charity Blind Veterans UK
The creative space: Chloe Hawes O.W.W.W.P EP
18th October 2018

The creative space: Chloe Hawes O.W.W.W.P EP

This month’s Creative Space features singer Chloe Hawes, who is about to release her latest EP and dicusses how she’s balanced her music with university.
Interview with ‘The Maids’ director Lily Sykes
18th October 2018

Interview with ‘The Maids’ director Lily Sykes

Anuli Changa talks to Lily Sykes, director of ‘The Maids’ at HOME Theatre: discussing neoliberalism, feminism and more
Feminists can wear pink: an interview with Scarlett Curtis
11th October 2018

Feminists can wear pink: an interview with Scarlett Curtis

Liv Clarke attends the ‘Feminists Don’t Wear Pink’ discussion at the Lowry Theatre and asks Scarlett Curtis what she thinks about feminism
Inside the lives of international students
11th October 2018

Inside the lives of international students

Being an international student can be hard at times — it is difficult to be so far away from the people you know and love, and often so removed from the home comforts and familiarities of your own country that you once took for granted
Do students have a rubbish attitude towards waste?
5th October 2018

Do students have a rubbish attitude towards waste?

Producing a lot of waste is an inevitable aspect of student life, but can the waste be better managed through recycling and shopping considerately?
An interview with Qaisra Shahraz: founder of MACFEST
5th October 2018

An interview with Qaisra Shahraz: founder of MACFEST

Liv Clarke talks with author and activist Qaisra Shahraz about MACFEST, a new festival celebrating muslim arts and culture in Manchester