Isabel Oldman looks ahead to the fourth annual Women in Media conference which will be held in March, here in Manchester, she speaks to Co-Chair Bella Jewell about what to expect from the event and all the different talks which are on offer.
Aisha Al-Janabi argues that it is a good thing there now exists an increased pressure on brands to be socially-responsible and engaging.
Jasmine Taylor discusses how serious mental health disorders are still being demonised by the media and excluded from popular activist narratives.
Orla Quilligan interviews playwright and comedian Jackie Hagan about her upcoming Christmas show ‘The Forest of Forgotten Discos’ commissioned by Contact Theatre.
Kizzy Bray reports from the People’s History Museum on the inspiring stories of the women involved in 2018’s Women In Media Conference
Women in Media is coming to the capital; freelancers down south were frustrated at not being able to afford the trip to Manchester every March
Social media and technological advancements have changed the way people interact with each other, making the future unpredictable
Social media has kept our ‘woke’ generation from taking real political action
If you’re in your final year and struggling to get relevant work experience, why not try getting involved in student media?
Deputy Opinion Editor Ed John explains what student media has to offer and why getting involved can be so rewarding
After the controversy surrounding Fran Cowling’s refusal to attend debate featuring veteran campaigner Peter Tatchell, he faces heavy criticism
Robert Firth takes a look at ‘Magna Life’, a health and fitness business co-founded by a final year University of Manchester student
The UK government is making the controversial decision to criminalise behaviour that is considered as simply a “nuisance or annoyance” to the dismay of many.
Ever since I’ve come into contact with creative people, I’ve always been shuddered slightly at those who claim to ‘express themselves’. The idea of art being a self expressive tool for the artist is ultimately one of the Romantic period, where musicians, writers and artists saw their work going beyond its aristocratic social function and […]
Valentine Landeg argues that the press need to highlight the plight of public services for protest to be effective
Leeds University Union risk joining the fascists they oppose with motion to censor student media
Robert Muirhead looks at the phenomenon of social gaming.
London-based slow-fashion brand Oddmuse took off over lockdown on TikTok and other social media platforms – I picked founder Aimee’s brain on how to break into the fashion industry and her future vision for Oddmuse
With 2016 makeup trending on social media, we’re looking back to a simpler time and re-injecting creativity into today’s ‘clean girl’ era
The Mancunion talks art, social media, and creative careers with HappeningInMcr, Manchester’s one-stop shop for art events and opportunities.