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Opinion: Capitalising off catastrophe: the dark truth about Travis Scott’s partnership with BetterHelp
29th November 2021

Opinion: Capitalising off catastrophe: the dark truth about Travis Scott’s partnership with BetterHelp

Travis Scott is allegedly profiting from the Astroworld tragedy by partnering with the flagrantly corrupt online therapy platform, BetterHelp
How to: find love at UoM
29th November 2021

How to: find love at UoM

Is your love life lacking after lockdown? Here are some handy tips to get the ball rolling again and find your soulmate on campus!
The man, the myth, the building: Arthur Lewis
24th November 2021

The man, the myth, the building: Arthur Lewis

Ever had a lecture in the Arthur Lewis building and wondered who it was named after? Well, look no further!
Manchester’s feminist history
22nd November 2021

Manchester’s feminist history

We outline the key players and organisations in the history of feminism that originated in here Manchester!
Paris 2015 terrorist attack trials: British victims in a French judiciary system
19th November 2021

Paris 2015 terrorist attack trials: British victims in a French judiciary system

The nightmare isn’t over for the British victims of the 2015 Paris terror attack, who are now going through trials in Paris
‘Girls Night In’ and ‘End Spiking Now’ take the streets in powerful protest
17th November 2021

‘Girls Night In’ and ‘End Spiking Now’ take the streets in powerful protest

On Wednesday 27th October Manchester’s students took to the streets in a protest against spiking
‘Reports of drink spiking will be taken seriously’: UoM and GMP respond to the recent focus on spiking
16th November 2021

‘Reports of drink spiking will be taken seriously’: UoM and GMP respond to the recent focus on spiking

With a recent increase in drink spiking incidents, the Mancunion asked GMP and UoM for their responses on student safety
Talking about statues: Takings from Creative Manchester’s discussion on statues and public murals
16th November 2021

Talking about statues: Takings from Creative Manchester’s discussion on statues and public murals

Should statues be removed? A recap of the discussion chaired by UoM’s own David Olusoga
‘Sexual violence on campus must be addressed’: new report into rape culture on campus suggests how UoM can make students safer
6th November 2021

‘Sexual violence on campus must be addressed’: new report into rape culture on campus suggests how UoM can make students safer

Campaign group Resist Rape culture have conducted a report into sexual violence on campus from May to July 2021
Cloudy with a chance of pain: how likely is another lockdown this winter?
20th October 2021

Cloudy with a chance of pain: how likely is another lockdown this winter?

How likely is another lockdown this winter? Sasha Braham discusses whether we’ll need to dust off Zoom this Christmas.

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The man, the myth, the building: Samuel Alexander
15th October 2021

The man, the myth, the building: Samuel Alexander

Ever had a seminar in the Sam Alex and wondered who gave the building its name? Well, today’s your lucky day!
In conversation with: Lemn Sissay
12th October 2021

In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay, the Chancellor of UoM, tells us his thoughts on Black History Month, his job as Chancellor and writing his memoir
Freshers – go with the flow
29th September 2021

Freshers – go with the flow

Do you need to be in Oak House? Struggling to make friends? Third years top tips to thrive in freshers
How to: fit in in Fallowfield
28th September 2021

How to: fit in in Fallowfield

Features editor Serafina Kenny runs through how to best fit in with the rest of the students at UoM
Disabled students feel “completely dehumanised” by last-minute sports fair
27th September 2021

Disabled students feel “completely dehumanised” by last-minute sports fair

This year’s sports and societies fairs were meant to be the most accessible yet, but instead students were left feeling dehumanised as the rearranged fair abandoned all accessibility measures
What next for UK-India relations following the farmers’ protests?
15th April 2021

What next for UK-India relations following the farmers’ protests?

India condemns the British Parliament’s response to the farmers’ protests, but what will this mean for future relations?
NUS President Larissa Kennedy: ‘Manchester students came to shake shit up’
11th March 2021

NUS President Larissa Kennedy: ‘Manchester students came to shake shit up’

The Mancunion’s Aasiyah Faryal sits down with NUS president Larissa Kennedy
Why aren’t we talking about the Indian farmers’ protests?
19th February 2021

Why aren’t we talking about the Indian farmers’ protests?

Farmers across India are taking to the streets to protest their governments new agricultural laws
Long read: Meth in 21st Century America
18th February 2021

Long read: Meth in 21st Century America

Jake Egelnick looks at how one US state has been devastated by drugs and what happens next
LGBT+ History Month: How to celebrate from home
1st February 2021

LGBT+ History Month: How to celebrate from home

February marks LGBT History Month in the UK. This year celebrations will once more be virtual, but no less vital. Here’s how you can mark the occasion from your sofa in Manchester