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27th October 2013

Should students become bankers to end poverty?

We visited Oxford’s Centre for Effective Altruism to investigate their surprising conclusion about the best ways to end poverty
16th October 2013

Syria: teaching in a warzone

Ibrahim Olabi spent the summer in his war-torn homeland, teaching law to fighters
14th October 2013

Opinion: Politics and Pettiness

From Azealia Banks to Pussy Riot, musicians have a lot to say for themselves.
30th September 2013

The war against free speech on campus

Sam Dumitriu interviews US campus free speech activist Greg Lukianoff on the fight to defend free speech on campus
24th September 2013

Time to end Page 3?

The No More Page 3 campaign has reached national prominence, Sam Dumitriu speaks to campaigners and asks is Page 3’s time up?
24th September 2013

The free online education revolution

Massive Open Online Courses are widening access, but some doubt they can match the student experience
1st August 2013

The Mancunion 2012-2013: Highlights

A reminder of what we delivered in 2012-2013.
5th July 2013

Peter Chinnock – Project 365

A selection of photographs from next year’s Photography Editor, Peter Chinnock
20th May 2013

Win Tickets to see Kodaline live!

Win tickets to see Kodaline at the Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester, in association with Hard Rock Cafe and Absolute Radio
16th May 2013

Vote YES for a PAID EDITOR

Vote YES for a PAID EDITOR at The Mancunion on your Student Portal now. VOTING CLOSES FRIDAY MAY 17th

Get involved with Features

13th May 2013

Web Developers wanted for 2013/14

The Mancunion is looking for a new web team for 2013/14. Application deadline: 12th June
30th April 2013

Apply for the Marketing Team

If you’re planning a career in Marketing and want some experience, or just have an interest in the field, apply to be a Marketing Officer by filling out this application form. APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY MAY 19th. Why get involved? As one of the most respected student publications in the country, working with us can […]
29th April 2013

University Challenge: Manchester ready to smash UCL in final

Ahead of tonight’s University Challenge final, we meet the all-conquering Manchester team and the man behind their continued success
28th April 2013

Winner of Photography Competition announced

Peter Chinnock has won The Mancunion’s Photography Competition this year
22nd April 2013

Has Chavismo died with Chavez?

Rioting on the streets, a tanking economy and a divided nation – Caracas-based journalist Girish Gupta speaks to The Mancunion about life beyond Hugo Chavez
22nd April 2013

‘Sankeys was the Haçienda of its day’

Two weeks today, the legendary Manchester venue will be closing its doors ‘indefinitely’. Andrew Williams reminisces with the Sankeys owner, Dave Vincent
22nd April 2013

Apply to join The Mancunion in 2013/14

Apply to be section editor at The Mancunion. Application deadline May 15th
15th April 2013

Manifesto: Jonathan Breen and Harriet Hill-Payne

Manifesto for Jonathan Breen and Harriet Hill-Payne who have been elected to head up The Mancunion in 2013/14
10th April 2013

Manchester Student Media Awards 2013

Nominate yourself and buy tickets for the first Student Media Awards at the University of Manchester
2nd April 2013

The Mancunion’s Photography Competition

– Win £100 cash and a chance to be our Photo Editor by entering our competition – Deadline April 21st