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UK Universities accused of paying private firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students and academics

UK Universities accused of paying private firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students and academics

12 UK Universities have been accused of paying private intelligence firm Horus Security Consultancy, to carry out intelligence checks against students and academics
“They completely think we’re monsters”: An interview with the Manchester Pro-Life Society

“They completely think we’re monsters”: An interview with the Manchester Pro-Life Society

The Mancunion sat down with the Pro Life Society to better understand their views and positions.
Reclaim the Night 2026: An outside view

Reclaim the Night 2026: An outside view

Reclaim the Night is a student-run march. But what does it mean to onlookers?
Liberation or branding: Has identity politics lost its radical roots?

Liberation or branding: Has identity politics lost its radical roots?

How can we stop social justice movements losing their radical edge?
Social expectation regulation: Angry Black women in predominantly White spaces

Social expectation regulation: Angry Black women in predominantly White spaces

Whether it was a discussion about civil rights in history class, or race and racism in PSHE, raising my hand in my predominantly white secondary school felt like auditioning for the role of social pariah. Get it right, and the whole room goes silent; get it wrong, and I became a perpetrator of reverse racism […]
Digital feminism: Why activism cannot be achieved through online trends

Digital feminism: Why activism cannot be achieved through online trends

Just as quickly as it blossomed, the so-called ‘fourth-wave’ or digital feminism is wilting, and it’s hard to ignore
“Wake up!”: In conversation with the organiser of Hulme Park Eco Fest May 2025

“Wake up!”: In conversation with the organiser of Hulme Park Eco Fest May 2025

I spoke to events organiser Dan Graham about the Hulme’s eco festival happening later this month
Art as activism: Women are experts of the protest sign

Art as activism: Women are experts of the protest sign

Marchers at Reclaim the Night 2024 use art to fight for female safety in the form of placards and signs, reminiscent of generations of women before them
Social media and the illusion of activism

Social media and the illusion of activism

Social media has made social justice easier than ever, but has this come at the cost of meaningful action?
Doon Mackichan talks acting, feminism and life lessons at Manchester Literature Festival

Doon Mackichan talks acting, feminism and life lessons at Manchester Literature Festival

From empowerment to activism: here’s everything we should be learning from Doon Mackichan’s appearance at Manchester Literature Festival
Inside Taylormania: What does it really mean to be a fan of the world’s biggest super-star?

Inside Taylormania: What does it really mean to be a fan of the world’s biggest super-star?

Just 55 shows into her record-breaking international stadium tour, Taylor Swift is bigger than ever. From sold-out shows, a recent re-recording project (Taylor’s Version), and politicised documentaries, we ask: what does it really mean to be a fan of the world’s biggest superstar?
Making a statement: Fashion in politics

Making a statement: Fashion in politics

From Minion suits to social movements, find out why fashion in politics has been making a statement for so long.
Death Drop: In conversation with LoUis CYfer

Death Drop: In conversation with LoUis CYfer

We could not let Death Drop: Back in the Habit end its run without interviewing its lead star, LoUis CYfer!
Is it time to reclaim Reclaim the Night?

Is it time to reclaim Reclaim the Night?

Reclaim the Night is a vital event but sometimes the language used surrounding it can have the opposite effect of its intent
Student Media Matters: Student media makes sense in a world which doesn’t

Student Media Matters: Student media makes sense in a world which doesn’t

Your time at university is the optimal time to explore your passions, take a stand, and work to improve and shape the world how you see fit. Student media alone won’t do all of that for you – but it just might help.
Derek Jarman: PROTEST! Art and Activism collide at Manchester Art Gallery

Derek Jarman: PROTEST! Art and Activism collide at Manchester Art Gallery

Sarah Taylor reviews Manchester Art Gallery’s retrospective exhibition on the life and works of prolific filmmaker, artist, and activist Derek Jarman.
How to be a genius: MacArthur fellowship winner Ibram X Kendi

How to be a genius: MacArthur fellowship winner Ibram X Kendi

Ava Innes takes a look at How to be an Antiracist, the bestselling work of MacArthur recipient Ibram X Kendi
NUS President Larissa Kennedy: ‘Manchester students came to shake shit up’

NUS President Larissa Kennedy: ‘Manchester students came to shake shit up’

The Mancunion’s Aasiyah Faryal sits down with NUS president Larissa Kennedy
Speak up and stand out with this stylish local accessory brand

Speak up and stand out with this stylish local accessory brand

Activism comes before appearance with this bold Manchester brand.
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Max Hovey

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Max Hovey

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy begins his influencer series by interviewing influencer, student, blogger, content creator, and mental health and queer activist, Max Hovey