How to shop sustainably: In conversation with Beg, Steal & Borrow
I went along to the new Withington branch of Beg, Steal & Borrow to learn about their new approach to sustainable clothes shopping
“With events like these, we can remind all of humanity what it actually means to be Arab, to be human”: Inside Arab Society’s Lebanon ceasefire event
I spoke at a UoM Arab Society event that celebrated the ceasefire in Lebanon. The experience made me reflect on the resilience and shared understanding of suffering among Arab students.
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
Interview with our departing Wellbeing & Liberation Officer: Aisha Akram
The Mancunion sat down with the departing Wellbeing & Liberation Officer Aisha Akram to discuss her two-year stint in the role
Immigration, visas, tuition fees: Why is the government choosing to deter international students?
I spoke to an international student to understand how the changes in law regrading international study have affected him
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
Fishy business: Inside Thailand’s fish spas
I tried a fish spa in Bangkok, but it left me questioning the ethics behind this “exotic” experience
Reclaim the Night 2024: Interviews with student community leaders
The Mancunion sat down with community organisers and society leaders to discuss the introduction of political aims for this year’s Reclaim the Night
From our correspondent: My year in Buenos Aires
In this instalment ‘From Our Correspondent’, Isla Moore takes us through her study abroad experience in Buenos Aires
Discussing Reclaim the Night with Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison
The Mancunion interviewed Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison during Reclaim the Night, discussing his involvement is the student demonstration
Café Blah’s rental dispute begs the question: is Manchester facing the death of small businesses?
Café Blah in Withington is temporarily closed after a rental dispute between the business owners and the landlord. This poses the question: what policies are in place to protect small businesses in Manchester?
In the hot seat: MMG take on Students’ Union Executives
The Mancunion, in collaboration with Fuse TV, interviewed this years cohort of elected student executives about what they have been up to this term
40 years on from the discovery of Lindow Man: What have we learnt?
The preserved remains of a prehistoric man were discovered 40 years ago in Wilmslow. What is there to be learned from his death?
Urban farms: The new phenomenon revolutionising Manchester’s food supply
Urban farming may be the solution in making food more sustainable and affordable. I spoke to an expert in urban farming about this phenomenon
‘I was scared that if I finally admitted I had a problem, I would feel more helpless than I had before’: How are universities handling the increase in disordered eating?
University can provide a ‘perfect storm’ for disordered eating to arise in students. I spoke to two students about their experiences with University support systems
‘The more of us who stand against it, the stronger we are’: Students and residents come together to fight gentrification in Hulme
In January, Manchester city council approved a luxury student accommodation block in Hulme. Residents have been campaigning against this gentrification for years. I went to a community fundraiser in aid of the cause
Inside two of Manchester’s most iconic music venues: Gorilla and The Deaf Institute
Manchester boasts a host of incredible music venues. I spoke to staff at Gorilla and The Deaf Institute about the importance of grassroots venues
Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison
Fresh after his arrival at the University, President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison sits down with the Mancunion for his inaugural interview
Big Hands: Manchester’s grunge oasis where music and eccentricity thrive
Situated on Oxford Road, Big Hands is an iconic bar and music venue that serves as an oasis for the weird and wonderful. I went along and had a chat with the General Manager, and the resident harmonicist to try and uncover the magical essence of Big Hands
Where can student media take you?: In conversation with MMG graduates.
UOM is home to the award-winning Manchester Media Group (MMG). We asked 2024 graduates how their time working within MMG has helped them in their new media careers