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‘Seen and not heard’: A feminist examination of the Covid-19 inquiry

‘Seen and not heard’: A feminist examination of the Covid-19 inquiry

The COVID-19 inquiry only reaffirmed the public’s attitude surrounding the government’s handling of the pandemic – unserious and poor. However, for women, the text messages coming to light expose a recurring pattern of misogyny within Number 10
Covid-19 Inquiry: A spectacular demonstration on what not to do

Covid-19 Inquiry: A spectacular demonstration on what not to do

The ongoing COVID-19 inquiry demonstrates that all the skills you learn at school and university are quickly forgotten once you walk into Westminster
EVEscape to the rescue: The AI tool predicting new virus strains before they evolve

EVEscape to the rescue: The AI tool predicting new virus strains before they evolve

The new AI technology, developed by the University of Oxford and Harvard Medical School, could help predict new viral outbreaks
The return of the Vinyl Frontier society: “There’s infinite potential for conversation”

The return of the Vinyl Frontier society: “There’s infinite potential for conversation”

From Nina Simone to SOPHIE, all manner of music gets a fair hearing at Manchester’s premier album book-club, and this year’s committee are looking to expand the weekly music discussion group even further
Single review: Hidden States – ‘Fix to Fix’

Single review: Hidden States – ‘Fix to Fix’

The Brighton-based artist has released the new single ahead of his upcoming EP ‘Reconcile’, arriving in March
COVID-19 vaccines and their effects on the menstrual cycle

COVID-19 vaccines and their effects on the menstrual cycle

New research into the possible impact of the COVID-19 vaccines on women’s menstrual cycles. Here’s what they found out!
Survival of the fittest: May the best human win, or not…

Survival of the fittest: May the best human win, or not…

Our bodies are complex and have many different mechanisms that allowed our ancestors to survive the Black Death – but are these mechanisms now secretly sabotaging us?
Schools close in Manchester due to Covid-19 outbreaks

Schools close in Manchester due to Covid-19 outbreaks

Covid-19 cases are increasing in Greater Manchester. Many schools in Manchester have begun temporarily shutting down but how long will this go on for?
Michelle Donelan demands end to online lectures

Michelle Donelan demands end to online lectures

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan has given life to the idea that students may be entitled to a partial refund of fees due to the pandemic
One Year of President Biden: A Progressive Revolution or an Uninspiring Façade?

One Year of President Biden: A Progressive Revolution or an Uninspiring Façade?

Amidst a pandemic, economic crisis, and increasing political polarisation it is fair to say that President Biden has faced a difficult first year but has it really been a progressive revolution, or was it just an uninspiring façade?
Has the ‘vinyl revival’ gone too far?

Has the ‘vinyl revival’ gone too far?

Brexit, Covid, Adele? Article discussing the current problems with vinyl production and why new releases are being pushed back
Disease X and the next pandemic

Disease X and the next pandemic

Concerningly, the next global pandemic could be just around the corner. Here’s why.
UoM moves some teaching online for the rest of the week

UoM moves some teaching online for the rest of the week

Sources have told The Mancunion that all teaching at the University of Manchester is due to be moved online imminently after a surge in Covid-19
COVID-19 nasal vaccines – the way forward?

COVID-19 nasal vaccines – the way forward?

Needle-free alternatives may provide stronger immunity and help us find our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic
Opinion: Athletes should require a Covid vaccine to compete 

Opinion: Athletes should require a Covid vaccine to compete 

Should sports leagues make Covid vaccinations compulsory for all athletes? Adam Pogrund thinks the answer is ‘Yes’
UoM make face coverings mandatory on campus

UoM make face coverings mandatory on campus

Face coverings are mandatory in all indoor spaces across campus from today
Should the NHS be seen as a charity?

Should the NHS be seen as a charity?

Anna Nixon explains why it is the government’s responsibility to fund the NHS – not the public’s
UoM and the UK lead the way for COVID-19 pill production

UoM and the UK lead the way for COVID-19 pill production

UK becomes first country to approve new COVID-19 treatment pill, and the University of Manchester will be a key driver in its production
Manchester City Council cancels free Bonfire Night events

Manchester City Council cancels free Bonfire Night events

Concerns over COVID-19 spread and control lead council to cancel Bonfire Night plans.
Cloudy with a chance of pain: how likely is another lockdown this winter?

Cloudy with a chance of pain: how likely is another lockdown this winter?

How likely is another lockdown this winter? Sasha Braham discusses whether we’ll need to dust off Zoom this Christmas.