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Why is the EU looking to cut fashion shows?

Why is the EU looking to cut fashion shows?

In an attempt to improve sustainability in the fashion industry, the EU is cutting back on fashion shows. But how worthwhile is this? And who will it affect the most?
Opinion: We want to help … at our convenience

Opinion: We want to help … at our convenience

Alexander Seow explores how the Afghan crisis has exacerbated that of refugees, and asks if EU nations and the US can’t do more to help.
Brexit: What on earth is going on?

Brexit: What on earth is going on?

Yes, Brexit is still happening. Jess Culnane explains what has happened to Boris Johnson’s oven-ready deal
Brexit puts UK’s future participation in Horizon and Erasmus+ under serious threat

Brexit puts UK’s future participation in Horizon and Erasmus+ under serious threat

Disputes over the transition period threaten Britain’s future in Erasmus+ and Horizon, a former EU commissioner warns
Cambodia: 40 years later

Cambodia: 40 years later

Archie Earle discusses the transformation of Cambodia in the last 40 years and argues against the sanctions being put on them now
“I don’t feel safe at all”: Manchester’s EU students speak out

“I don’t feel safe at all”: Manchester’s EU students speak out

The October Brexit deadilne is fast approaching, but it’s been 117 days since the University updated its guidance for EU students considering studying here
Manchester Professor named ‘ordinary hero’ by EU

Manchester Professor named ‘ordinary hero’ by EU

UoM Geography department’s Professor Stefan Bouzarovski’s work aims to help the 50 million households worldwide struggling with high energy costs
Brexit and Democracy

Brexit and Democracy

Oliver Storey suggests that the demoncracy of the country rests on us having another opportunity to vote for or against Brexit.
Study finds Brexit may risk UK’s current standing within the United Nations

Study finds Brexit may risk UK’s current standing within the United Nations

A recent research project carried out by select universities on behalf of the United Nations Association has found the UK must improve its foreign policy after Brexit to maintain its current influence in the United Nations
Exclusive: Risk assessment reveals how UoM could be impacted by a no-deal Brexit

Exclusive: Risk assessment reveals how UoM could be impacted by a no-deal Brexit

A new document seen by The Mancunion sets out potential problems that UoM might face if the UK crashes out of the European Union without a deal on the 29th of March
Brexit and the environment

Brexit and the environment

Amelia Kent explores the impact that the Brexit deal might have on environmental legislation
Brexit: the threat to the transfer market and competitive balance of the Premier League

Brexit: the threat to the transfer market and competitive balance of the Premier League

Sam McGonigle takes a look at how Brexit could cause massive changes to the Premier League.
Lie detectors: an efficient technology or just pseudoscience?

Lie detectors: an efficient technology or just pseudoscience?

The EU has announced plans to implement lie detectors at its busiest borders, but is the science behind lie detection really infallible?
Prepare for ‘possible disaster’ post-Brexit say academics

Prepare for ‘possible disaster’ post-Brexit say academics

Oxford’s Chris Gosden has led calls to tackle the crippling uncertainty for UK Institutions
Corporate lobbyists have no place in climate policy

Corporate lobbyists have no place in climate policy

As it is revealed that 90% of the World’s largest firms lobby against action on climate change, Sophie Marriott argues that corporate power poses the biggest threat to the future of the environment and society.
We notice when Tories vote to protect fascists

We notice when Tories vote to protect fascists

Matthew Gold reveals the hypocrisy of the Conservative MEPs defending the antisemitic Hungarian regime in the European Union in order to remain allied with the country after Brexit.
Brexit is the greatest threat to Higher Education warns UCU Chief

Brexit is the greatest threat to Higher Education warns UCU Chief

“A deal or no-deal Brexit is the biggest challenge facing higher education and the country”, says Sally Hunt.
UK to lose full access to the EU Galileo sat-nav system

UK to lose full access to the EU Galileo sat-nav system

The UK has pledged at least £92m to a satellite navigation system that is proposed to rival the EU’s Galileo project. After the EU announced that the UK would not be able to access sensitive encrypted data from Galileo post-Brexit this coming March, the UK has threatened to launch its own sat-nav system despite having […]
The end of the Viktator?

The end of the Viktator?

Most likely just the beginning– Hungary is another example of European fascism on the rise.
A new Italy: Europe’s problem

A new Italy: Europe’s problem

Another domino has fallen… will it topple a united Europe?