UoM’s new society ‘Diversify Politics’ on diversification, inclusivity, and campaigning on campus
Meet UoM’s newest society, Diversity Politics, who are seeking to bring about positive changes on campus
Inside Manchester’s Diplomatic Community: Interviews with Sarah Mangan and Kazi Ziaul Hasan
Manchester’s diplomatic community rarely finds itself in the news despite it being the second largest in the country. Kazi Ziaul Hasan, the Bangladeshi Assistant High Commissioner, and Sarah Mangan, the Irish Consul-General, explain the work of the city’s diplomatic missions and their relationship to students in Manchester
So, where are you from? Experiences of a “Third Culture Kid” at university
The UK is used to used to different languages, accents, and cultures. But ‘third culture kids’ represent a unique demographic. Who are they? Why do young people who grow up in several parts of the world feel isolation, even at Manchester?
From Our Correspondent: Almería, ‘The Indalo Man’, and the fight to preserve Spanish cultural heritage
For our next edition of ‘From Our Correspondent’, we turn to Almería, where our writer discusses the figure of ‘The Indalo Man’ as a symbol of locals’ struggles to preserve lesser-known aspects of Spain’s rich cultural heritage
Association Chairs: Bringing practical change and a sense of belonging to UOM
The role of Association Chair began at Manchester University in 2021, and is a system of representation which allows elected students to advocate for different sections of the student body. A lesser-known role at the SU; here are just some of your current Association Chairs on what they have been getting up to this year
In conversation with Islamic Society: “Here for ourselves, and here for everyone else as well”
Some students may only be aware of ISoc from their charity stalls, but there’s so much more behind the largest society at the University of Manchester
Manchester’s continuing problem with inaccessibility: On the redesign of NQ’s Stevenson Square
The re-design of Stevenson Square apparently complies with standards set by the Department for Transport, so why is it being criticised by sight-loss charity Henshaws, and charity patron Dave Steele?
From Our Correspondent: Uncovering Berlin’s lesser-known clubs
We turn to Berlin for our next edition of ‘From Our Correspondent’, where our writer discovers that the city’s smaller, less sought-after clubs are more to her liking
Thread Therapy: In conversation with UoM’s Fashion Society and embroidery artist Stephanie Evans
In this ‘in conversation with,’ we speak to Deansgate’s resident embroidery artist, Stephanie Evans, who runs free thread journalling classes, and Fashionsoc’s President, Anou Stubbs, on their collaboration, needlework, and student well-being
Legacies of LeadMCR throughout the years
Your guide to the recent history of UoM’s student elections, from voting turnouts and when to vote to controversies and changes
From Our Correspondent: The Beijing club on the fringes of Chinese football
In our first edition of ‘From Our Correspondent’, we explore the relationship Beijingers have with the city’s biggest football team Beijing Guoan.
A forgotten past: The history of Fallowfield Stadium
Many students have probably walked past Richmond Park accommodation in Fallowfield at some point during their degrees, but how much do you know about the history of the stadium which stood before it?
“Menstruation involves everybody, not just females”: in conversation with ‘Once a Month’
UoM’s student volunteering project ‘Once a Month’ discuss intersectional feminism, toxic masculinity and what the university can do to raise more awareness around period poverty and coercion
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“The important point is [to] stop the killing”: Afzal Khan on his support for Israeli-Gaza ceasefire
Afzal Khan sits down with the Manchester Media Group following his resignation from Labour’s Shadow Cabinet over the ceasefire vote in Parliament
How do we make Reclaim the Night more than just a “white women’s march”? In conversation with the Feminist Collective
The Feminist Collective discuss the effectiveness of Reclaim the Night campaign, and the changes they hope to see to make it more inclusive and intersectional
“More than just a march”: Interview with Aisha Akram ahead of Reclaim
Ahead of the Reclaim the Night march on 29 November, we sat down with the Aisha Akram Students’ Union’s Wellbeing and Liberation officer, to talk about the event, its meaning, and her wider goals for the values of Reclaim
Movember: The history and future of a grassroots movement to support men
We spoke to a former UoM Student Ambassador for Movember, to explore the past and future of the movement, which supports men across the UK and around the world
EXCLUSIVE DJ Billy interview: the star at the centre of every student’s favourite Friday night
In DJ Billy’s “first and only” interview, The Mancunion sat down with the icon of a Friday night at The Vic and unearthed a series of revelations: ranging from DJ Billy’s humble rise to fame, his connections to Justin Bieber, and his future at The Vic
Should museums repatriate stolen artefacts? In conversation with Dr. Njabulo Chipangura
What would it mean to decolonise an inherently colonial centre? We sat down to speak with Dr. Njabulo Chipangura at the Manchester Museum, to find out more about how the museum is re-evaluating its role in colonial knowledge production
Inside Taylormania: What does it really mean to be a fan of the world’s biggest super-star?
Just 55 shows into her record-breaking international stadium tour, Taylor Swift is bigger than ever. From sold-out shows, a recent re-recording project (Taylor’s Version), and politicised documentaries, we ask: what does it really mean to be a fan of the world’s biggest superstar?