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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 accomodation

As much as £235 a week for new Fallowfield accomodation

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
Colour and community: How a Fallowfield gardening project is making the community blossom

Colour and community: How a Fallowfield gardening project is making the community blossom

Native flowers, wild grasses and garden herbs — community group ‘Fallowfield Tree Bases’ are planting more than new bulbs but rather sowing the seeds for a more vibrant and collaborative neighbourhood.
Local elections 2023: Fallowfield still has lowest turnout in Manchester

Local elections 2023: Fallowfield still has lowest turnout in Manchester

Fallowfield still has the lowest voter turnout in Manchester whilst the Greens and Lib Dems made gains – here’s a full breakdown of Manchester’s Local elections 2023
The Fallowfield Girlie

The Fallowfield Girlie

Why ‘Fallowfield girly’ isn’t the insult you think it is!
Fallowfield Sainsbury’s is now making student life worse

Fallowfield Sainsbury’s is now making student life worse

Why it’s time for the supermarket giant to bin the barriers
Ghosts of Fallowfield past: Why is the Owen’s Park Tower still standing?

Ghosts of Fallowfield past: Why is the Owen’s Park Tower still standing?

The Mancunion has discovered there are currently no plans for Owens Park accommodation despite having stood empty since 2019
How to pick your student house

How to pick your student house

Finding the right student house can often be a significant source of stress for students, which is why we’re here with lots of advice for creating the perfect living situation