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Are Cultural Modules an essential part of a Language Degree?

Are Cultural Modules an essential part of a Language Degree?

Lauren Valentine contends that cultural modules are an essential part of any language degree, and students should be striving for a deeper understanding of a country’s culture, not just furthering their career.

Black History Month: Food and Cultural Identity

Black History Month: Food and Cultural Identity

Hear from two Manchester residents about the importance of food in their cultural identity.

A new Queer-a? The loss of place for Manchester Pride

A new Queer-a? The loss of place for Manchester Pride

Sam Brougham discusses the relocation of the Pride festival in Manchester away from Canal Street due to planned redevelopments and what this means for the LGBTQ+ communities who have celebrated there for decades.

In conversation with ‘Art on the Sly’

In conversation with ‘Art on the Sly’

Bella Jewell meets with three members of the team behind ‘Art on the Sly’: a group of students who are seeking to make art accessible to all

Preview: Humber Street Sesh 2018

Preview: Humber Street Sesh 2018

Ethan Davies previews Hull’s premiere metropolitan music festival, Humber Street Sesh, which is the perfect getaway for those of you needing new music, cheap drinks, and thoroughly lovely locals

Art on exchange: Copenhagen’s best exhibitions in 2017

Art on exchange: Copenhagen’s best exhibitions in 2017

Calypso April, a student abroad, talks of her experiences in Copenhagen’s thriving art scene

Is it still okay to like anything made by anyone anymore?

Is it still okay to like anything made by anyone anymore?

Anyone being: John Travolta, Woody Allen, Kevin Spacey (and the list goes on…)

Du-rags to riches – Exploitation of black culture in high fashion

Nicole Lloyd explores the exploitation of black culture in high fashion

Flipping amazing: whales and dolphins have “human-like” cultures

Researchers at the University of Manchester, in collaboration with the University of British Columbia, Canada, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Stanford University, United States, have recently published a major new study in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution. It shows that whales and dolphins (Cetaceans) live in tight-knit social groups. […]

Lisbon – a must-see city

Ideal for students on a budget, this affordable city has something for everyone with its modern vibe but deep and detailed history


Costumes and cultural appropriation – where to draw the line

It’s time for trick or treat, pumpkins, and scary outfits. Halloween has crept up on us once more. Many are prepared — coloured contacts, litres of fake red blood, and the spookiest of outfits ready and waiting — whilst some such as myself are clutching at straws for a sinister yet sensational costume for a […]

Chinese Moon Festival celebrations at the University of Manchester

Jack Greeney recounts his experiences at the Chinese Moon Festival

Travel story: Flamenco in Andalusia, Spain

Sophia Macpherson recounts how she fell in love with Spain’s flamenco dance

Manchester International Festival enjoys record-breaking success

Biennial festival brings more money into local economy than ever before

Stop trying to sell me feminism

The corporate commercialisation of female empowerment is degrading

Review: The 20th UK International Jewish Film Festival

The Kind Words and Moos stand out as eye-opening insights into modern Jewish life

Should the BBC be funded by the tax payer?

With its recent changes and historical significance seemingly in conflict, is it time to rethink the BBC’s funding?

Books on new beginnings

Elizabeth Gibson recommends books to inspire and comfort, whether you are a newcomer to Manchester or a returning student

Hello you’ve reached fashion, how may I help?

As the new term begins let us welcome you to the Fashion and Beauty section of The Mancunion and tempt you to enjoy our weekly offerings

Role Models in sport

In light of the Adam Johnson court case, Toby Webb looks into sportspeople and the difficult concept of role models