Why is it still important to learn languages?
Language learning seems to have taken a backseat, with English being so widely spoken – so why is it important to learn a new language?
Can AI fill the gap left by cuts to overseas aid budgets?
AI cannot fill the void left by cutting overseas developmental aid – real global development demands real resources
Reality TV: Enjoyment and ethical implications
Reality TV thrives on manufactured conflict – we must question the ethics behind our entertainment.
Defence companies play a vital role in keeping us safe – but perceptions of them are skewed
UoM’s ties with defence companies are not criminal organisations, but a necessary part of keeping the country safe in an uncertain world.
Labour’s WhatsApp scandal is an insight into the dark side of politics
Andrew Gwynne’s unceremonious sacking and suspension brings deeper questions about the nature of politics
Trump’s tariff regime is economic chauvinism gone mad
Trump’s tariff plan is an economic contradiction. Even worse, it risks the global economic order, and threatens America’s international standing.
The System has failed you, don’t fail yourself: Art as an imperative
A discussion on the socio-economic oppression of art, and young people’s relationship with it, with testimony from some of Manchester’s young artists
Ragebait is ruining social media
Controversy has become the currency of the internet – it is high time we regulated against it
All is not well in Camelot: The Kennedy family divide
The Senate confirmation hearing of Trump’s pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services has struck a huge blow to the prestigious legacy of the Kennedy Family
Maybe Musk saluted. Maybe he didn’t. It doesn’t matter
Elon Musk’s “gesture” at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration has sparked controversy. Does it really matter?
From UFC glory to courtroom shame: Conor McGregor’s rise and fall in a story we’ve heard too often
Hero worship masks the dark side of sports icons. Conor Mcgregor’s case is part of a larger, systemic issue of fame culture
John Prescott: Do we need more working-class figures in mainstream politics?
The former Deputy Prime Minister’s recent death mounts a significant question of class and representation in British politics
Finding home at university
Navigating the change from home to university can be daunting, but equally extremely rewarding
The accent of ignorance: Are Northern voices underestimated in higher education?
Northern accents are too often not taken seriously. It is high time academia fights this
The reality of ‘private school culture’ at UK universities
Private school culture at university is far more pervasive than it seems. Universities must break this cycle of privilege
UK dreams or Brexit nightmares? The fate of international students
Brexit has severely impacted EU students. Is a UK degree still worth it?
The viral Graham Norton show clip and what it tells us about men’s ignorance to violence against women
Saoirse Ronan’s viral clip on the Graham Norton Show tells us a lot about how ignorant men are to violence against women, but could this finally be a turning point?
Manchatten: is this the right future for Manchester?
The skyline of this city is constantly evolving, but are these developments really benefiting the city?
The Great X-scape: The exodus of Musk’s Platform for Bluesky
Moving from X to Bluesky may not be the simple solution it seems. We are looking into a future of extreme social polarisation.