The place where former Manchester students report back from the ‘real world.’ This week, we chat to research geochemist Michael Lawson.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we take a look at some of the world’s most iconic lovers (and one of the worst), from writers of the 1920s to tabloid fodder of the present day

While many people are eager for a relationship while at uni, others simply want to enjoy being young, free and single. Here, two students debate the issue

Struggling for ideas this Valentine’s? No fear, Beth Currall has your date night sorted, whatever kind of valentine you are this year

Has the world of social networking distorted our views on happiness and success? Beth Currall thinks so

Looking for a day trip from Manchester? Beautiful Hebden Bridge is a great place to start

With the development of a new app controlled bra, isn’t it time that technology left our love lives alone?

We all have them lurking on our timelines: Dana Fowles names and shames the tweeters we love to hate

Christmas is a difficult time for us penniless students, so Beth Currall provides the best tips on how to give the most special of gifts, without maxing out your overdraft…

The place where former Manchester students report back from the ‘real world.’ This week, we chat to charity director Olivia Barker.

Are us students really as independent as we make out? Lauren Arthur thinks otherwise…

Emily and Jonny don’t seem to have anything in common – but does it matter? We catch up with them after their date at Fallow to find out.

Marina Garvey-Birch is studying abroad in Beijing, learning Chinese in a city of over 20 million people. Now a few months into her exchange, she’s settling into a Chinese lifestyle of early starts, tempting food, and everything done differently…

What does the recent rise of mobile dating app Tinder have to say about the way our generation views romance? Our sceptical Lifestyle Editor gives her verdict…

Does university allow you to create a ‘new you’? Lauren Arthur discusses.

Seen someone out and about who you just can’t get off your mind? Or fancy letting someone know JUST how much they annoy you? This is Spotted. We’re here to help.

The place where former Manchester students report back from the ‘real world.’ This week, we chat to journalist Dan Poole.

Sophie Lipton on how her religion affects her student lifestyle

A beard isn’t just for Christmas, says Jack Metcalfe: it’s a whole lifestyle.

Sophie on the diverse range of travellers she met on her journey across Latin America