Sylvie Copley talks about The Big Change Society, and how students can help tackle the issue of homelessness while at University.
A programme of events including conferences, art, and live music, as part of Manchester Homelessness Awareness Week
“I don’t see why you would want to be a politician. Politicians maintain the system, they don’t change the system”
Acorn, a renters’ union fighting the national housing crisis, launched its new branch in Manchester on Tuesday evening
Elected mayors to add their own charges to council tax bills to cope with increased cuts
If you want to see change at the Students’ Union then apply to be an exec officer now!
Student-led campaign aims to engage students in the sensitive topic of homelessness with a conference and sound clash
Creator encourages students to sign the petition “because it’s the right thing to do”
Louise Avey reviews UMMTS’ production of Tony-winning musical Avenue Q
Poetry and comedy violently clash in the name of charity
The Town Hall Tavern is giving away free pints to customers who bring old coats and sleeping bags to the pub
Manchester Entrepreneurs have collaborated with Enactus, the University of Manchester’s Computer Science society, to host a one-day social hackathon event, sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car
This years Manchester Sleep Out raised £90,000 for the homeless. Jacob Rawling talks to Lib Dem councillor John Leech about his participation in the annual event that seeks to raise money and awareness for the city’s ever growing vulnerable population
The nightclub is replacing its plastic straws with vegetable straws
Ruth Squires talks to Benjamin Mouquet, the University of Manchester graduate helping build a better community with The Dealer App, which donates money to homeless of Manchester whilst giving it’s customers great deals for dining out in the city
The university was given the title by the Manchester Sport Awards
Basic commodities and services are increasing in price and not quality – it’s time to take back control.
James Gill talks us through this week at HOME Cinema
Editor-in-Chief Kirstie O’Mahony talks to the women at MASH who make the streets a safe and welcoming place for sex workers in Manchester
Love for the Streets CEO believes that the event is an opportunity to “take something that previously had no social value and make it socially impactful”