Features Archive

1st December 2022
In conversation with Sacha Lord
We sat down with Sacha Lord to discuss this year’s Reclaim the Night campaign, his thoughts on the loss in momentum of the anti-spiking movement, and the effect the cost of living crisis will have on students

29th November 2022
Still Parents: Breaking the taboo around miscarriage
Review of the ‘Still Parents’ exhibition at the Whitworth Gallery and discussions around women’s reproductive health care.

29th November 2022
An afternoon at Manchester Rape Crisis
An interview with Manchester Rape Crisis’ Chief Executive Officer, one of the partner charities for this year’s Reclaim the Night campaign

24th November 2022
Seasons change, Hot Strike Summer stays
Hot strike summer continues into the winter, with countless groups fighting for workers rights, refusing to be treated as a commodity

20th November 2022
#Stop Hazara Genocide: Afghanistan’s deadly oppression of the Hazara
Protests have taken off around the world following the latest Afghan bombing against the Hazara. But who are the Hazara, and what’s at stake in Afghanistan?

15th November 2022
What is Reclaim the Night?
Ahead of Reclaim the Night we spoke to the SU’s Wellbeing and Liberation Officer about this year’s march and the ‘Call it by its name’ campaign

15th November 2022
EDI Director Banji Adewumi calls for UoM to become “centre of excellence for inclusion”
Banji Adewumi, the EDI director at the University of Manchester, sat down with us for the second episode of Under the Spotlight. We discussed politics, staff negotiations and inclusivity

11th November 2022
Women in the workshop: In conversation with Bee Pedal Ready
We sat down with Belinda, founder of Bee Pedal Ready, to find out more about her projects helping women get into mechanics

24th October 2022
Natsu Fest 2022: Who’s behind the festival and business?
Back by popular demand, Natsu Fest 2022 is fast approaching. See who’s behind the brand and what it has to offer to the Manchester student scene

18th October 2022
Rise up: An Iranian feminist’s insight
Trigger Warning: Discusses violence.
Iran has been flung into conflict once again thanks to the oppressive regime. Hear what’s actually going on from Iranian feminist Laleh, and what you can do to help.
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11th October 2022
Know your MP: Afzal Khan
“Born in Pakistan, but made in Manchester!” All you need to know about your current political representatives

1st October 2022
Platt Fields Market Garden: A glimpse of green amidst the gray
An exploration of Platt Fields Market Garden, the events they host and their benefits to the community.

30th September 2022
Exclusive: Andy Burnham confirms he’s seeking a third mayoral term
Exclusive: In the first instalment of MMG’s new series Under the Spotlight, Andy Burnham has confirmed he will be seeking a third term as Mayor of Greater Manchester

26th July 2022
“Internal server error”: IT issues wreak chaos during enrolment
Last week IT issues meant the student system crashed during enrolment, wreaking chaos and leaving many students unable to enrol on their modules.

27th May 2022
The kids are not alright: Final year students and rising living costs
Scared about graduating and leaving the university bubble? Well, you unfortunately should be, and here’s why

25th May 2022
In conversation with The Defendant and The Law in 60 Seconds
The Defendant and The Law in 60 Seconds held a conference at UoM – find out what it was about!

15th May 2022
What do French UoM students think of the Presidential elections?
We spoke to UoM’s French students to see how they feel about the recent presidential elections and the future of France

15th May 2022
How long will we ‘BeReal’ for?: The rise of trending new app
Everyone on campus seems to have BeReal at the moment, so we explore why the app is so popular, and how long it is likely to last

4th May 2022
‘People would rather take a loan and be able to eat’: Medical Students launch the #LiveableNHSBursary campaign
Medical students funding halved as they hit fifth and sixth years – we’ve interviewed the founder of the #LiveableNHSBursary campaign to find out more about the problem

27th April 2022
Manchester Airport chaos: Everything you need to know
You might have seen the chaos at Manchester Airport on social media, but why is it happening?