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Ode to Oak: The end of an era

Ode to Oak: The end of an era

The controversial demolition of Oak House student accommodation marks an emotional goodbye to decades of rats, floods, flat parties, and Fallowfield student community as we know it
Fallowfield: a students’ republic no more?

Fallowfield: a students’ republic no more?

The students of Fallowfield live side-by-side with the residents – but what do the locals think of us?
One step closer to £400 million Fallowfield accommodation redevelopment

One step closer to £400 million Fallowfield accommodation redevelopment

Construction will start early next year, but won’t be fully completed until 2030
‘There are many, many more of us than you’: Fallowfield as a microcosm of the immigration debate

‘There are many, many more of us than you’: Fallowfield as a microcosm of the immigration debate

The Mancunion investigates what an asylum protest on Wilmslow Road can reveal about the dissonance within the far-right and the real public opinion on immigration
The amazing hidden buses: The 147

The amazing hidden buses: The 147

Celebrating the 147 – the underdog of the Bee Network
As much as £255/week: All student accommodation set to increase in price from September 2025

As much as £255/week: All student accommodation set to increase in price from September 2025

Some of the University of Manchester’s student accommodation is set to rise by more than 13%
Beg Steal and Borrow: The new vintage clothing exchange in Withington

Beg Steal and Borrow: The new vintage clothing exchange in Withington

Erin Taylor-Thomas, the founder of Beg, Steal & Borrow in Affleck’s Palace has opened a new “younger sister” store in Withington
As much as £235 a week for new Fallowfield accommodation

As much as £235 a week for new Fallowfield accommodation

The University has proposed estimated prices of £235 a week for new Fallowfield rooms
Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison

Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison

Fresh after his arrival at the University, President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison sits down with the Mancunion for his inaugural interview
Know Your Pub (a muso’s guide): HandleBar

Know Your Pub (a muso’s guide): HandleBar

Come with the Music Section to discover the music at the heart of student venues. Part one: HandleBar
A fond-ish farewell? Why the demolition of Owens Park is bittersweet.

A fond-ish farewell? Why the demolition of Owens Park is bittersweet.

As Fallowfield prepares to build farewell to it’s most memorable and striking monument, the Owens Park Tower, we examine its nostalgic legacy, as well as the exciting opportunities its demolition will create
The post-diss bliss…or is it?

The post-diss bliss…or is it?

The promise of post-dissertation freedom was quickly squashed by essay deadline demands, and the desire to do anything but re-open my laptop is taking over
Stick or twist: Why do students choose to stay in the south of Greater Manchester?

Stick or twist: Why do students choose to stay in the south of Greater Manchester?

The universities along Oxford Road churn their students into Manchester city centre, and south of the city. As students turn into graduates, why do we disregard North Manchester and stay in the same southern areas?
Victory for MMU as Varsity returns for 2024

Victory for MMU as Varsity returns for 2024

It was a day to remember for Manchester Metropolitan as they finished their season on a high, ousting the University of Manchester 20-38 in a thrilling comeback for The Manchester Varsity Series.  At last, Varsity returned to a ticketed event, sold-out by both universities. As kick off approached, supporters were primed and ready to enjoy […]
Crashing pres and judging the drinking culture at different student accommodations

Crashing pres and judging the drinking culture at different student accommodations

On a mission to discover which student accommodation hosts the best pres, I crashed some flats to find out the answer
A year of elections: Has politics turned into a joke?

A year of elections: Has politics turned into a joke?

Prepare for a whirlwind year filled with elections. Yet, amidst the political frenzy, are young people becoming increasingly disillusioned with politicians?
A forgotten past: The history of Fallowfield Stadium

A forgotten past: The history of Fallowfield Stadium

Many students have probably walked past Richmond Park accommodation in Fallowfield at some point during their degrees, but how much do you know about the history of the stadium which stood before it?
New Zealand Wines wins Independent Retailer of the Year award

New Zealand Wines wins Independent Retailer of the Year award

The popular shop on Wilmslow Road won big at the Bestway Awards. Both employees and students are celebrating their success
Student comedy in Manchester: In conversation with the founder of ‘The Giggle Arena’

Student comedy in Manchester: In conversation with the founder of ‘The Giggle Arena’

Looking for a unique way to spend your Sunday nights? Consider trying ‘The Giggle Arena’, a weekly student comedy night in Fallowfield founded by student comedian Alfie Carter
London, Paris, Fallowfield: Current trends in the student centre of Manchester

London, Paris, Fallowfield: Current trends in the student centre of Manchester

Struggling to find inspiration for your uni wardrobe? Look no further than the girls of M14