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The Amazon: ecocide and an emboldened far right
13th September 2019

The Amazon: ecocide and an emboldened far right

The effort to destroy the Amazon is being bolstered by a racist government campaign, writes George Walker
Year in Review 2019: Interview with Nancy Rothwell
14th June 2019

Year in Review 2019: Interview with Nancy Rothwell

She’s been the Vice-Chancellor of UoM for nine years, so how does she think 2018/19 went?
2019’s most dangerous destinations
19th March 2019

2019’s most dangerous destinations

Josie Fowler looks at the advice given in the recent campaign Travel Aware by The Foreign and Commonwealth office, and how you can stay safe when travelling abroad
Hate Crime Awareness Week 2019: an interview with Figen Murray
18th March 2019

Hate Crime Awareness Week 2019: an interview with Figen Murray

Live Clarke spoke with Figen Murray during Hate Crime Awareness Week, discussing how we can transform hate into love by making small changes in our daily lives
The Impact of Reclaim the Night
14th March 2019

The Impact of Reclaim the Night

Rebecca Rommen examines the impact of this year’s Reclaim the Night march, with around 3,500 people taking part, and how it successfully shines a light on the topic of night-time safety.
Emilia Jenkins on Women’s support: ‘A reminder that people care’
14th March 2019

Emilia Jenkins on Women’s support: ‘A reminder that people care’

Cachella Smith talks with part-time women’s officer Emilia Jenkins about the projects she’s been involved with over the past year; even though each project is different, they all have the aim of helping women.
Anti-social media: a negative impact on the university experience?
7th March 2019

Anti-social media: a negative impact on the university experience?

Becca Knight examines the role of social media in university life and how dependant on it we have become. But what are the negative effects if we use it excessively? Should we switch off in order to enjoy reality?
Long read interview: Every Month founder Rosy Candlin
28th February 2019

Long read interview: Every Month founder Rosy Candlin

Liv Clarke interviews Every Month founder Rosy Candlin, a campaign set up in Manchester which helps tackle period poverty by making period packs, discussing why its important to openly talk about this issue and how you can get involved by donating products.
The dark truth of the Windrush Deportation
20th February 2019

The dark truth of the Windrush Deportation

Laura Finn examines how the Windrush Deportation has affected Owen Haisley, a musician on the Manchester music scene, and what is being done about the scandal by the government.
Preview: Women in Media 2019
20th February 2019

Preview: Women in Media 2019

Isabel Oldman looks ahead to the fourth annual Women in Media conference which will be held in March, here in Manchester, she speaks to Co-Chair Bella Jewell about what to expect from the event and all the different talks which are on offer.

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How going 100 days sober can transform your life
13th February 2019

How going 100 days sober can transform your life

Aaron Comer speaks to James Herdman who gave up alcohol and cigarettes for 100 days while at university, and discovered numerous benefits which the experience gave him
Rats to riches: interview with entrepreneur Eugene Lim
13th February 2019

Rats to riches: interview with entrepreneur Eugene Lim

Science Editor Jacklin Kwan interviews Eugene Lim, the founder of Rats to Riches, a strategy board game, about his journey in making the product and the creative challenges he faced along the way.
Don’t Cramp My Style: breaking the silence of period poverty
7th February 2019

Don’t Cramp My Style: breaking the silence of period poverty

Period poverty is starting to gain national notoriety, and Freya Slack is part of the conversation associated with it
Behind the scenes at Fuse TV
7th February 2019

Behind the scenes at Fuse TV

We take a look behind the scenes at Fuse TV, which now features a wide-ranging portfolio of news programming, drunken debate, and comedy decoration
Interview: the Manchester students hiking to Everest Base Camp
31st January 2019

Interview: the Manchester students hiking to Everest Base Camp

Liv Clarke interviews Rachel Thomson and Florence Wilks Costalas, who along with a team of students are hiking to Everest Base Camp in aid of Action Against Hunger
Fal-low: has the state of Fallowfield reached a new low?
30th January 2019

Fal-low: has the state of Fallowfield reached a new low?

Liv Clarke and Emily Broncz examine the current state of Fallowfield and ask whether it falls out of favour with older students
An Interview with ACORN Manchester
24th January 2019

An Interview with ACORN Manchester

Isabel Oldman sits down with ACORN Manchester to talk private renting, activism and educating student tenants
The Creative Space: short film producer Lauren Evans
23rd January 2019

The Creative Space: short film producer Lauren Evans

This month’s Creative Space features graduate Lauren Evans, who is a producer at Team Awesome Official – a short film production company.
#SkiSafe: stay safe in the snow
7th December 2018

#SkiSafe: stay safe in the snow

Josie Fowler looks at what you can do to stay safe on your ski trip this winter
Behind the scenes at Fuse FM
6th December 2018

Behind the scenes at Fuse FM

Becca Knight interviews two shows at Fuse FM, Neon Sunrise and The Hour of Power, to find out what it’s like to have a radio show, which songs get played on air and how rewarding having a show is