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Thread Therapy: In conversation with UoM’s Fashion Society and embroidery artist Stephanie Evans

Thread Therapy: In conversation with UoM’s Fashion Society and embroidery artist Stephanie Evans

In this ‘in conversation with,’ we speak to Deansgate’s resident embroidery artist, Stephanie Evans, who runs free thread journalling classes, and Fashionsoc’s President, Anou Stubbs, on their collaboration, needlework, and student well-being
Has Covid killed live music?

Has Covid killed live music?

From excessive queuing and crowd arguments to throwing things on stage, it’s clear that concert etiquette is on the decline
‘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
Long COVID: Can improved sleep cure breathlessness?

Long COVID: Can improved sleep cure breathlessness?

A joint study led by The University of Manchester and Leicester has linked disturbed sleep to breathlessness in long COVID patients and proposes possible treatment solutions.
Katie McGlynn on Corrie, conspiracies, and cold-blooded killers

Katie McGlynn on Corrie, conspiracies, and cold-blooded killers

The Mancunion sits down with Katie McGlynn ahead of her joining the UK tour of Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead
Matt Hancock’s cocked up (again!)

Matt Hancock’s cocked up (again!)

Why Matt Hancock’s lockdown WhatsApps might tell us more about the woman who leaked them
In Conversation with Dodgy’s Nigel Clark: all things Britpop, Billie Eilish, and why Britain just isn’t being ‘Good Enough’ to its musicians

In Conversation with Dodgy’s Nigel Clark: all things Britpop, Billie Eilish, and why Britain just isn’t being ‘Good Enough’ to its musicians

The Mancunion sat down with Nigel Clark, lead singer of Dodgy, to talk about their upcoming mini-tour
Review: Live To Tell: (A Proposal For) The Madonna Jukebox Musical

Review: Live To Tell: (A Proposal For) The Madonna Jukebox Musical

Live to Tell is a meta, satirical but deeply personal account of HIV, with the Queen of Pop used as a representation of transformation
Students seek compensation over “contract breaches” during lockdown

Students seek compensation over “contract breaches” during lockdown

1022 UoM students have joined a group launching legal action against several universities claiming a breach of contract over online teaching during Covid
You’re not a celebrity Hancock, get out of there

You’re not a celebrity Hancock, get out of there

Amid his farcical tenure as Health Secretary, treating Matt Hancock as a celebrity in the jungle is an insult to millions
Sunak science: Can the new PM be trusted?

Sunak science: Can the new PM be trusted?

With (another) new prime minister in power, we investigate his record on science and how that might impact the UK’s scientific community
World Mental Health Day: Tackling the Mental Health Crisis

World Mental Health Day: Tackling the Mental Health Crisis

World Mental Health Day was dedicated to making mental health and wellbeing a global priority
Why Boris needs the boot

Why Boris needs the boot

The British public prevented from saying goodbye to their loved ones due to laws imposed by a man attending illegal parties
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?
Shanghai goes into city wide lockdown

Shanghai goes into city wide lockdown

Does the lockdown of Shanghai show its zero covid policy is failing?
A little review of a large book: To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara

A little review of a large book: To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara

Does Hanya Yanagihara’s To Paradise live up to the success of her much loved previous novel A Little Life?
Immunocompromised students and the end of Covid-19 regulations in England: Is it safe?

Immunocompromised students and the end of Covid-19 regulations in England: Is it safe?

What happens to those most vulnerable when restrictions end?
SU follows government lead: No more free lateral flows

SU follows government lead: No more free lateral flows

The University and The Government have announced that they will restrict the free testing kits. Students are disappointed by this decision.
Review: Nobody

Review: Nobody

Aayush Chadha reviews Nobody at HOME
“I’m 21, I shouldn’t be feeling like this.”: UoM students speak out about their experiences with Long Covid

“I’m 21, I shouldn’t be feeling like this.”: UoM students speak out about their experiences with Long Covid

UoM students tell us about how their lives and university experiences have been impacted by Long Covid