Features Archive
28th February 2017
Refusing the Israeli Defence Force
Ella Kashti looks at the story of Tair Kaminer, who was imprisoned for refusing conscription
27th February 2017
A Student Life: The Revolutionary Marxist
We spoke to Ed Rosier, chair of the Marxist society, about the current growth of radical groups
20th February 2017
Andy Burnham and the Mayoral election’s historical significance
As Andy Burnham prepares for the Mayoral Election, we take a look at its potentially huge importance
17th February 2017
A student life: UOM Board Games Society
Meet Jon Bebb, one Philosophy student finding the time to balance a PhD with his contrasting role as Social Sec for the UOM Board Games Society
17th February 2017
Women in Media Conference 2017
With this year’s conference weeks away, we discuss why events such as this are important in ensuring aspiring female journalists and media professionals have the tools to succeed in a cut-throat industry
15th February 2017
Interview: Ilyas Nagdee – Diversity Officer
We talked to Diversity Officer Ilyas about if the NUS can continue in its current form, representation of Jewish students, and how intensive his role has turned out to be
15th February 2017
Interview: Tamara O’Neill – Activities and Development Officer
Tamara O’Neill sat down to talk about Pangaea’s future, societies’ new way to secure funding, and the Union’s relationship with student media
15th February 2017
Interview: Jenni Smyth – Women’s Officer
Our Editor-in-chief sits down with Women’s Officer Jenni Smyth to talk about Reclaim the Night, Trump, and talking to the other side
14th February 2017
A student life: chair of the Craft Beer society
We chat to Josh Hodge, the University of Manchester’s biggest craft beer enthusiast
14th February 2017
Interview: Sorcha Floyd – Campaigns and Citizenship Officer
We spoke to Sorcha about Go Green and Manchester’s ongoing homelessness crisis
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4th February 2017
Interview: Emma Atkins – Education Officer
We spoke to Emma about the issues she has been tackling, particularly the TEF
4th February 2017
Interview: Izzy Gurbuz – Wellbeing Officer
We spoke to Izzy about mental health and Food on Campus
4th February 2017
A student life: Don’t Give a Damn
Meet Bethan Turner-Harrod, the student seeking to put an end to mental health stigma with her community blog
31st January 2017
Are letting agents doing enough for student tenants?
Are students really to blame for their poor standards of housing?
30th January 2017
A student life: The Wild Washerwomen
Emma Shanks speaks to Zoe Darling, co-founder of The Wild Washerwomen, a mobile launderette set up in the Calais ‘Jungle’
16th December 2016
University of Manchester Students’ Union backs BDS
After the Students’ Union voted to endorse the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign, The Mancunion looks into the debates surrounding the movement
5th December 2016
Austere approach to student noise problem is not working
As part of Community Week at The University of Manchester, we discuss what is being done to tackle negative neighbourly relationships in the biggest student areas
2nd December 2016
A student life: chair of the Polo society
We chat to Jade Fox, the chair of Polo Society, about the group going from strength to strength and her impossible work-life balance
28th November 2016
Diego Garcia & Camp Thunder Cove: The UK’s Dark Secret
Madeleine Jones uncovers the truth behind the UK’s dealings with Diego Garcia