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Agony Aunt Angela: Politics and silence
25th September 2022
Is gender just about women, or do men have a voice too? Conflicted, this politics student doesn’t know where he stands.
Agony Aunt Angela: Friday and I’m in love
23rd September 2022
Catching feelings is never easy, especially when they live hundreds of miles away. How do you get over it and find love closer to home?
Agony Aunt Angela: Examining your stress
22nd September 2022
Exam stress can be all-consuming at times, but how do you stay productive without becoming a shell of yourself?
Agony Aunt Angela: Trapped by tears
20th September 2022
A student stuck in a toxic relationship needs out, but can’t seem to stay single for long. Can Aunt Angela help them dump their ex guilt free?
A Fresher’s Guide to: Student cleaning
20th September 2022
Planning on making friends at university, or bringing someone back to your place? Do yourself a favour and keep a hygienic home!
A Fresher’s Guide to: Finding your people
15th September 2022
Your guide to making realistic friendships, avoiding fear of missing out, and prioritising yourself at university
Agony Aunt Angela: Naked and a nuisance
14th September 2022
Aunt Angela gives the tips and tricks in tackling a loud and horny flatmate.
A Fresher’s Guide to: Pres
12th September 2022
Perfecting the art of ‘pre-ing’ is one of the core skills you need as a fresher in Manchester. Mega cocktails and forfeits are only the beginning.
A Fresher’s Guide to: Media societies
12th September 2022
Fancy becoming the next big thing? Join one of Manchester’s many award-winning media societies and become the next Jon Snow!
A Fresher’s Guide to: Noisy neighbours
12th September 2022
Noisy neighbours are more of a nuisance than you might initially think but luckily The Mancunion’s got you covered with a guide on how to deal with them when you find them testing your patience!

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A Fresher’s Guide to: Life in Fallowfield
30th August 2022
Dream about living in Fallowfield? Let us take you on a tour of all the social hubs and halls the area has to offer – there’s a reason why Fallowfield is Manchester’s student hotspot!
A Fresher’s Guide to: Moving into halls
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Events in Manchester this August
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Spend your the last summer month living it up before returning to uni by checking out Manchester’s sports, science, and food events this August
UoM vs MMU: Where is the love?
7th July 2022
UoM and MMU students have been rivals since the dawn of time. Is the rivalry justified, or does it just make UoM’s students look like snobs?
A student-friendly guide to exploring Leeds
19th June 2022
Only an hour train journey away from Manchester, Leeds is another great student city well worth a visit!
What’s on in Manchester this July?
18th June 2022
Check out what’s happening in Manchester this July with our guide! We’ve got club nights, culture kicks, music madness and more.
A Fresher’s Guide to: Fallowfield halls
18th June 2022
The Mancunion has compiled a comprehensive guide to Fallowfield Halls of Residences to help freshers pick their new home.
A student guide to Sheffield
14th June 2022
Spending the Summer in Manchester? Find out what Sheffield has to offer as part of our student-friendly travel guide
Manchester’s Metrolink adventures
5th June 2022
Hit the tracks this summer for a change of scenery with Manchester’s Metrolink
Yoga: The cure to your exam stress
2nd June 2022
Exam season is here – so, if you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it’s time to dig out those dusty yoga mats, and give yoga a second go!