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Financial boost for northern creative industries under government’s Create Growth programme

Financial boost for northern creative industries under government’s Create Growth programme

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer led the WeCreate Conference on November 13, launching the ‘Create Growth’ programme to support technological and financial development of the creative sector
Napoli: The love-hate relationship Neapolitans have with their city

Napoli: The love-hate relationship Neapolitans have with their city

Naples is a city which evokes contention, both among tourists and native Italians. The Mancunion discusses the beautiful mess that is Napoli, one of the most densely populated cities in all of Europe
Should you book that flight and study abroad?

Should you book that flight and study abroad?

The Mancunion discusses the trials and tribulations of studying abroad- is it more than just another ‘opportunity’?
Manchester named ‘most inspiring’ city in the UK

Manchester named ‘most inspiring’ city in the UK

Manchester has been named the UK’s ‘most inspiring’ city in a recent study. Read on to find out why
Fall in-love with these mood boosting books

Fall in-love with these mood boosting books

Take a look at these non-conventional, light-hearted reads. These recommendations are easy to read, empowering for women and fab to read for some self-love!
English National Opera considering move to Manchester

English National Opera considering move to Manchester

The English National Opera may relocate to Manchester after a change in funding
Midnights review: Taylor Swift admits she is the problem

Midnights review: Taylor Swift admits she is the problem

After releasing her fifth record in just over two years, has Taylor Swift reached her peak?
Running with wolves at NC State

Running with wolves at NC State

Here’s one student’s experience of a reverse culture shock after returning from a semester abroad at North Carolina State University
The fun that got away: Staying creative this semester

The fun that got away: Staying creative this semester

One of Manchester’s main selling points is its influential arts scene, but sometimes it can be hard to stay engaged outside of our studies. Here’s a guide to the best cultural events coming up in the next few months.
Events in Manchester this August

Events in Manchester this August

Spend your the last summer month living it up before returning to uni by checking out Manchester’s sports, science, and food events this August
What’s on in Manchester this July?

What’s on in Manchester this July?

Check out what’s happening in Manchester this July with our guide! We’ve got club nights, culture kicks, music madness and more.
Events in Manchester this June

Events in Manchester this June

Take a look at all the exciting events happening in Manchester, perfect for celebrating once exam season is finally over!
A Southerner’s guide to the North

A Southerner’s guide to the North

The North is a place Southerners rarely venture to. So, when they do find themselves up here, what can Southerners expect?
Girls To The Front: Groping, Gig Culture and what men can do

Girls To The Front: Groping, Gig Culture and what men can do

A look into the presence of sexual harassment that haunts gig culture and the live music scene.
In the Beauty Bag #3: Culture editor Georgina Davidson

In the Beauty Bag #3: Culture editor Georgina Davidson

A dive into the beauty struggles of a curly girl
Colonial Museums in the 21st Century

Colonial Museums in the 21st Century

Following recent repatriation of artefacts from the Manchester Museum, other colonial museums must engage with their imperial legacies properly, argues Joe Manock
Growing up bilingual

Growing up bilingual

Learning a language from your parents gives a very different understanding of a language from those taught in school
Think before you ink

Think before you ink

Writer Victoria Evans explains the state of tattoos in modern-day society
Opinion: A note on cultural appropriation of tattoos

Opinion: A note on cultural appropriation of tattoos

Tattoos don’t need to have a meaning for you, but a culturally appropriated symbol might have meaning to someone else
Why are black men still the victims of racist media representation?

Why are black men still the victims of racist media representation?

Leilani Neil discusses the media’s obsession with perpetuating racist stereotypes of black men…