Your guide to the Oxford Road corridor courtesy of The Mancunion
Run out of money after Freshers’ Week? Well here’s some ideas for you
Film, books and music to keep you entertained this week.
Islington Mill: something worth veering off the beaten track for?
Becky Leddy takes us away to Berlin to sample bars, beaches and graffiti galore.
If you fancy veering away from the Fresher pack, there’s a lot more on than you may think
Following his election success before Easter, I caught up with Tommy Fish to hear his plans.
COTTON: Global Threads, the Whitworth Art Gallery’s contribution to London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme Stories of the World, aptly fulfils its brief. Ranging from Egyptian textiles to contemporary installations, the exhibition tells a universal tale of the production of cotton, and the effects of its consumption, trade and disposal. In contrast to Manchester’s February misty […]
As January reared its ugly head with impractical New Year resolutions and post-festivity blues, we were all in need of a pick-me-up, and what better way to do so than see in the birthday of one of the most celebrated and acclaimed sporting heroes of all time, Muhammad Ali. This year the self proclaimed ‘king’ […]
His look is both determined and dreamy. You may recognise Ian Curtis, and if I say Love Will Tear Us Apart, you will probably think of Joy Division, the legendary band from Manchester who emerged at the very end of the ‘70s. NME photographer Kevin Cummins had the chance to work with Ian Curtis and […]
The 1st of January 2012 must seem like a long time ago now. You’ve since left the womb-like comfort of home, returned to your damp student digs and endured a stressful exam period. Regrettably, but understandably, you’ve given up on your New Years Resolution, haven’t you? Well there’s no better time to get back on track, […]
Manchester Museums receive grant to expand their volunteer programs while others lose government support
Fielding sticks it to the virtual and hits a home run for the tangible
Whitworth Art Gallery’s latest installation
Just how long does a trend take to burn out? A fly-by look at the rise and rise of pop-ups, a trend which seems in no danger of fading away. Plus a Q&A with pop-up enthusiasts NOISE charity.
From the 2nd – 5th February 2012 for only £135
Break away from the comforts of Oxford Road and see what else is out there.
A comment on East vs. West buried behind a grid-like structure of mirrors
Richard Crook looks at the origins of our building names. Who are the people being honoured by Manchester and why?
The University’s only Arts society, offering regular life drawing and other events for the arty farty