Bongo’s Bingo returns to Manchester
The UK’s leading bingo rave phenomenon is back this December in full Christmas force
Monday blues: How to start your week well
It’s week five at uni, and I can bet that by now we’ve all experienced those all-too-common Monday Blues. But, fear not! Lifestyle is here with it’s top-tips to crushing your Monday Morning Blues and starting the week with your best foot forward
Cocktail or mocktail? How to embrace being sober at university
How do you navigate being sober at university? Embracing the words “I don’t drink” is a skill, so here’s how, and why, you can do it
Lifestyle Loves: Puppy yoga
Have you seen videos of puppy yoga all over your TikTok feed? Find out more about a student’s experience at Manchester’s very own Paw Yoga class
A first look at Backyard Cinema’s new Manchester venue
Backyard Cinema has come to Manchester for its first Northern venue and has all the components for a perfect autumn-winter experience
The benefits of cycling from a recent convert
Looking for an alternative to busy buses to and from uni? Taking up cycling may be the perfect answer, and we’ve got plenty of ways to start
Lifestyle Loves: Nights out you didn’t know you needed
Tired of your standard, messy, freshers club night out? From axe throwing to live music, we’ve got you covered
The sustainable student: Five ways to be environmentally conscious on a budget
Being sustainable as a student doesn’t have to break the bank – here are five ways that you can be a greener student in Manchester
Nine ways to not let this Halloween flop
Why does Halloween always seem to flop? Is it the mighty expectations, or the rubbish club events? Whatever has been the case before, our nine tips for Halloween will ensure that this years won’t flop
Your guide to Manchester’s student suburbs
From bars and clubs to cafes and parks, we bring to you our ultimate guide to the best student areas in South Manchester
What’s on in Manchester this Halloween
Stuck for things to do this Halloween? We’ve got you covered with events ranging from music and bottomless brunch, to dressed up dogs and fairground rides – all in the spooky spirit
The podcast your Zodiac says you should be listening to
Ever find yourself struggling to find a new podcast to get stuck into? Well, maybe your answer can be found in the stars: read on to find out which podcast fits your star sign perfectly
A month in Delhi re-taught me why I wanted to be a journalist
A summer internship turns into a privilege check in the face of protestors and poverty, sparking new life in a young journalist
Win free burgers for a term in student competition
Until October 19, students in Greater Manchester can enter new Manchester burger restaurant The Butcher’s competition to win free burgers for the rest of the current university term
Running with wolves at NC State
Here’s one student’s experience of a reverse culture shock after returning from a semester abroad at North Carolina State University
Lifestyle Loves: Campus hidden gems
To continue our new ‘Lifestyle Loves’ series, we offer readers our top picks for new places to discover on the UoM campus
The Gilmore Girls Aesthetic: Finding the beauty in autumn
As the autumn months draw in, The Mancunion examines how the popular series Gilmore Girls can inspire the perfect day-to-day autumn lifestyle and the importance of finding joy in the colder weather
Lifestyle Loves: The Northern Quarter
The first in our new series of recommendations is Manchester’s Northern Quarter – if you’re looking for inspiration or new places to try, we’ve got you covered
Cleaning is Cool
From Loyle Carner, to Vogue, to Marie Kondo: cleaning is being re-branded for a new generation. Cleaning is officially cool, and here’s why.
Agony Aunt Angela: Pick a side
When a new partner asks you to sacrifice your friendships for them, is that just another her red flag to ignore or a sign to get out asap?