“Manchester inspired the movement here”: The Students’ Union President making headlines in Dublin
A landslide election victory this year brought self-described ‘council communist’ László Molnárfi the presidency of the Students’ Union at Trinity College Dublin. A series of direct actions since his election have cost Trinity College financially and made national headlines while dividing students and sparking debate about the role of Students’ Unions
Student comedy in Manchester: In conversation with the founder of ‘The Giggle Arena’
Looking for a unique way to spend your Sunday nights? Consider trying ‘The Giggle Arena’, a weekly student comedy night in Fallowfield founded by student comedian Alfie Carter
Napoli: The love-hate relationship Neapolitans have with their city
Naples is a city which evokes contention, both among tourists and native Italians. The Mancunion discusses the beautiful mess that is Napoli, one of the most densely populated cities in all of Europe
In conversation with the Feminist Collective: “It’s about making sure that no one’s voice goes unheard”
The Mancunion sat down with the University of Manchester’s Feminist Collective to talk about their society values, their plans for the year ahead, and intersectional feminism
Who are our cities built for? (And why is it only men?)
The Mancunion discusses feminist urbanism, who our cities are built for, and how we can make them more inclusive spaces
Colour and community: How a Fallowfield gardening project is making the community blossom
Native flowers, wild grasses and garden herbs — community group ‘Fallowfield Tree Bases’ are planting more than new bulbs but rather sowing the seeds for a more vibrant and collaborative neighbourhood.
Activist Peter Singer speaks out on student protests and veganism
Animal rights activist Peter Singer sits down with the Mancunion to discuss a need for greater student activism and non-violent protests despite their controversy
How Mayfield Park is turning an abandoned space into a Mancunian heartland
Mayfield Park is quickly turning a once abandoned space into a core, green part of Manchester’s urban life. But how did the site’s developers turn a once disregarded lot into a natural Mancunian paradise?
How helping an older neighbour had given me much more than a chance to volunteer
As we grow older, we grow more detached from the world, often without choice. However, Manchester tackles issues of isolation and the generational gap with its community programmes, sparking life back into the retirement years.
Catching up with stand up Schalk Bezuidenhout ahead of his Mancunian debut
As Schalk Bezuidenhout takes the stage across the UK, we caught up with the award-winning South African comedian on what to expect from his energising shows.
Redundancies in hospitality sector raise anxieties among students
Several redundancies in the service industry have left many students uncertain and anxious about their time at the University. We look at how recent Manchester closures are affecting student employees.
Six Mancunian women who made Britain
The Mancunion explores six women who lived in and around Manchester who all helped shape modern Britain, from LGBTQ+ activism to black rights.
Purple Collective: UoM students revolutionise how poetry is enjoyed
The Mancunion sat down with Purple Collective, a new group fusing jazz and poetry, finding out who they are, their future plans, and why students should care about the arts.
“If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry”: São Paulo UoM student on poverty, democracy and life in Brazil
Maju Muchon, a first-year psychology student at UoM, tells the Mancunion about the crises of poverty and democracy in Brazil, as well as how Brazilian students in Manchester are struggling with the cost of living.
“A duty to stand in solidarity”: Peter Tatchell on his LGBTQ+ activism
Peter Tatchell discusses a life dedicated to the liberation of LGBTQ+ people, including risking his own freedom when protesting in Qatar last year.
Why Withington Walls are so colourful
The Mancunion explores the history behind Withington’s colourful street art, discussing the impact it’s had on Mancunian life with its creator.
For the love of the underground: In conversation with DR3 Sounds
DR3 is an exciting part of the Manchester music scene. Made up of UoM students, they perform across the city with fusions of many different genres. The Mancunion discusses their history as a group and what they plan to do next.
Before the downfall: Catching up with the Sam Alex Occupiers
In just a few short weeks, UoM Rent Strike’s occupation has taken on wins and defeats. Before it all kicked off, we paid the Sam Alex occupiers a visit to see what was occurring before UoM intervened.
Redefining “The Safe Space”: Black Girls’ Space
Black Girl’s Space disproves orthodox notions of what safe spaces are, and what they achieve
It’s just banter: The acceptance and whitewashing of Lad Culture
Arising from the 90s Brit-Pop era, Lad Culture has been accepted and cemented itself into UK life. But what are the consequences of this? And is it just a bit of ‘banter’?