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AIDS-related deaths could be reduced with anti-fungal drugs
On-going research in early diagnosis and correct treatment of fungal infections suggests many lives could be saved amongst HIV/AIDS sufferers
Battle of the sexes: can men handle the contraceptive heat?
A recent study into male contraceptive injections was halted when men displayed side effects such as acne, weight gain, muscle pain and mood swings and it seems women are not happy about it
Andy Burnham officially launches Manchester mayoral campaign
Burnham claims he wants to “give the Disunited Kingdom hope, not hate’
Students react to Donald Trump election triumph
Everyone has something to say on the shock victory, so we gathered the opinions of students around the country
An eyewitness account from the union bar
On this eventful night, Chloe Hatton gauges reactions at the Students’ Union
Fight breaks out in SU bar during US election overnight broadcast
A fight broke out during the overnight broadcast of the US Presidential elections in the University of Manchester’s Students’ Union bar, which saw Donald Trump elected President
Can nature documentaries promote conservation?
Nature documentaries have always valued themselves on being educational and entertaining — but are they teaching us anything?
Liveblog: 2016 US Presidential Election
The USA are deciding whether they elect Democrat Hilary Clinton, or Republican Donald Trump, as their next President
In possession of/possessed by the smoothie blender
The old Food & Drink Editor from ages past, Ellie Gibbs, sent me an article about blenders. It is brilliant.
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Preview: Islamophobia Awareness Month #IAM2016
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month and throughout this month several events will be held on campus to raise awareness of the challenges British Muslims currently face
Has Apple gone too far?
The Apple MacBook Pro has become a staple for the modern university student. But with rising prices and a questionable change in key features — will this remain the case for long?
SU will not boycott NSS despite NUS decision
The University of Manchester’s Students’ Union have stated that they will not yet be boycotting the NSS in reaction to an impending decision on controversial higher education legislation, TEF, despite the NUS’ position
The Chronarium
Take 20 minutes for yourself at Manchester Science Festival’s ‘Chronarium’ and feel the power of relaxation in our modern day lives
Robot orchestra: Live
Performing at the Museum of Science and Industry as part of Manchester Science Festival, the Robot orchestra, built by and for the community, used an eclectic blend of engineering and music to inspire the public to become more involved in science
Women’s campaign: Sticks and Stones launch
Roma Havers introduces the newest Women’s Campaign, ‘Sticks and Stones’ and reviews the launch event
The science of gambling with Guardian Live
As part of Manchester Science Festival, the science of gambling explored the psychology and statistics behind casinos, all with a cabaret-style twist
The Mancunion’s TEF survey
The Mancunion want to know what you think about the proposed Teaching Excellence Framework
Manchester students win award for alcohol patch design
Manchester students have won a gold medal in the iGEM competition – a prestigious international student prize in synthetic biology, by inventing an advanced alcohol detector
Manchester Media Group presents: Check Your Exec
Taking place on the 7th of November, Academy 2 welcomes the Manchester Media Group’s first live event: Check your Exec which will give students the opportunity to question their exec