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Foreign manners for you journey planners

What are the no no’s of social etiquette around the world? Louisa Hall introduces a few for the travellers

What Difference Does it Make?

Six months on from the General Election, Polly Bartlett takes a look into the effects of austerity on Manchester’s most vulnerable

Cross-cultural couture

Join internationally ignored superstar, Kyle Zabawa, on a journey into global influences on British menswear in 2015

The destruction of Palmyra is a very human tragedy

Alex Daniel argues for humanity’s sake, that we shouldn’t underestimate the tragedy of IS destroying an ancient city and the heritage it represents

Vegetarianism in our meat-orientated culture

Georgia Welch explores the difficulties of an anti-meat lifestyle in today’s society

Preview: Action Palestine Event

University of Manchester’s Action Palestine are hosting a Palestinian cultural evening in aid of Interpal, a charity providing relief for Palestinians in need

A changing beat

Selsabil Amine discusses the powerful presence and important role carried out by the university’s Indian Dance Society

Survey launched on the truth behind UK arts diversity

A new survey published by the Guardian on the 21st September has set out to discover whether having a career in arts and culture is only for the privileged

The L.A complex

Sophie on the diverse range of travellers she met on her journey across Latin America

The Beauty Trap

Caitlin Noon talks cosmetic surgery, eating disorders and the true definition of beauty.

Manchester Bhangra Society

Rajkumar Khera talks about dancing, culture, Pangaea and The Bhangra Showdown

The Manchester Weekender 2012: the definitive guide

Plan ahead and get your tickets now for the 11th-14th October, a weekend packed with events, exhibitions and cultural happenings across the city.

Seeing through the Oxford Road bubble

Islington Mill: something worth veering off the beaten track for?

Shakira gets a Gold star

The Colombian pop singer’s legacy is honored with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. But is it deserved?