Studying abroad: What makes university in North America so different from the UK?
Ever wondered what university in North America is really like, and how it compares to our experience in the UK?
Making the most of your university experience: five pieces of advice I’d give my first-year self
Starting university is exciting, but figuring out how to navigate your own journey and make the most of the experience isn’t always straightforward
Answering five of Freshers’ frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Here are the answers to some key practical questions about university life that Freshers are asking
From 42s to 5ks: The decline of student nightlife
Much has been made of the recent decline in nightlife around the UK. How has this affected students in Manchester?
Year Abroad Diaries #6: What I learnt from moving abroad
After my year abroad teaching in France, I’m reflecting on everything I’ve learnt from moving to a foreign country
Year Abroad Diaries #5: Final year dread
With the year abroad drawing to a close, it is hard not to feel apprehensive about returning to Manchester
How to get good at running (and enjoy it!)
Whether you’re just starting out or have been sporty your whole life, I believe anyone can be a ‘runner’. So, here is a guide on how to get started!
Life as a humanities student. Why does my university experience seem so different?
Redefining the humanities lifestyle: what does it mean to be a hums student in a STEM dominated world?
Agony Aunt Amelia: A dangerous meet-cute // The open relationship
In this edition of Agony Aunt, we get advice on disloyalty and a complicated crush…
The art of solo dating
In a world that stigmatises doing things you would typically do with friends alone, here is some guidance on romanticising a solo date.
The best British comedy podcasts right now
When you want to unwind, there’s nothing better than a comedy podcast
Hangxiety: We’ve all been there
After a big night of drinking, many of us have experienced the dreaded ‘hangxiety’- here are some ways to ease the worry and move forward
Year abroad diaries #4: Life in Manchester’s sister city Chemnitz
Political extremism vs the power of culture and art: what my experience living in Chemnitz, Germany taught me about Manchester’s sister city
‘I met my younger self for coffee today’
In a time of societal pressure to always be ‘productive’ and doing more, here’s a reminder from your younger self that you are doing just fine
Year abroad diaries #3: Long-distance relationships
Long-distance relationships can be hard during your year abroad – here are some ways to make them easier
The best podcasts you should be listening to right now
Podcasts are one of the most popular forms of content consumption, so here are 5 of our top recommendations for you to listen to in 2025
Losing connection: The pain of losing your phone at University
The heart dropping moment I realised I’d lost my phone, and how I learnt to live without one
Agony Aunt Amelia: Hell’s Kitchen
Amelia tells you want to do if faced with messy, downright rancid flatmates
For the ‘citizens of the world’
Luxury designer, Salvatore Nigordi, with his latest Never Enough collection, attempts to bring together a community of ‘citizens of the world’