Features Archive
22nd January 2020
Find your new year Fighting Spirit with Boxing Fitness
Features Editor Felix Hanif-Banks talks to Fighting Spirit, a local organisation providing ‘boxercise’ classes to help physical fitness as well as mental wellbeing
6th December 2019
Seeing out the decade in Manchester nightlife with Sacha Lord
Founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, Sasha Lord, spoke to Deputy Editor Nicole Wootton-Cane about Manchester’s night scene over the last ten years
5th December 2019
Staying optimistic with Josie Long
Features Editor Felix Hanif-Banks talks to comedian Josie Long about staying optimistic in a troubled society
27th November 2019
Think before you ink
Writer Victoria Evans explains the state of tattoos in modern-day society
21st November 2019
Every Month fight period poverty with festive fundraising
Don’t miss Every Month’s upcoming festive fundraiser, an evening of Carols and music at YES to tackle period poverty
15th November 2019
Unfollow: A look into Westboro Baptist Church
To mark the release of her new autobiography, Unfollow, Megan Phelps-Roper gave a talk on growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church
14th November 2019
Spinning plates with Keiran Sharples
Felix Hanif-Banks chats to the programme the Programme Director of Manchester venue Gorilla
8th November 2019
Muma Knows Best: how tragedy turns to excellence with Chinyere Mckenzie
Chinyere Mckenzie’s community programme, ‘Mumma Knows Best’, seeks to put a knife-ridden community back on it’s feet
6th November 2019
“I trusted the University… but I just feel really let down”: Navigating mitigating circumstances
Asha’s story is still on-going, with an appeal decision yet to be reached
31st October 2019
DNAFit brings personalised biohacking to the people
Features Editor, Felix Hanif-Banks puts genetic analysis service DNAFit under the microscope
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17th October 2019
Life beyond Oxford Road – Studying abroad in your degree
Fancy studying in a different country? Check out some student’s study abroad experiences to find out more
17th October 2019
Nourished – Willy Wonka-ing the health industry
Discover the newest development in the health industry relating to personalised, 3D printed vitamins
10th October 2019
In Conversation with Milimo Banji: How students can Tap In to careers
Felix Hanif-Banks talks to, Tap In founder, Milimo Banji, about his goal to better prepare students for post-graduate careers
10th October 2019
The Mancunion conquer Treetop Trek
I was recently lucky enough to visit Treetop Trek on behalf of The Mancunion, alongside Features Editor, Felix Hanif-Banks. The site is nestled away in the enchanting woodland of Heaton Park. A trip to Treetop Trek is a retreat which can fit into any lifestyle, no matter how hectic. The site provides wholesome fun for […]
3rd October 2019
Young People and Politics: How to make a difference with Amelia Womack
Amelia Womack, the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, made a rousing call for direct action at her speech at the Students’ Union
3rd October 2019
In conversation: Sue Wilson, Chair of Bremain in Spain
Deputy Editor Nicole Wootton-Cane sat down with Sue Wilson to talk activism, Bremain, and Brexit
27th September 2019
Manchester’s sweet escapes: The best places to explore
Charlotte Hughes runs down the best places to escape to this autumn
26th September 2019
Inside Talbot House: The Manchester learning disability charity
Ella Marsden goes behind-the-scenes at Talbot House, a charity making a difference to the lives of those with disabilities
26th September 2019
Welcome to Uni! Now let’s budget
Want to save money? Hate spending full price? So does Lily O’Reilly
19th September 2019
Nature, Manchester and You
A city like Manchester can really take it out of you. Whether you’re running up and down 6 flights of stairs to make it to your next lecture on time or bustling through Deansgate Locks to get a selfie with Love Island star Molly-Mae, metropolitan life in one of the country’s liveliest cities really drains […]