From pub crawls to Freshers' events, drinking can feel unavoidable, and sobriety can feel isolating. Here's how to miss out on the hangovers, not the fun
Alica MacDonald's 'Finding Emily' provides an inventive spin on the rom-com for a modern audience thanks to a strong sense of place – and UoM's campus
While all eyes are on Grand Theft Auto VI for this fall season, that doesn't mean there aren't interesting titles releasing alongside it. These are our most anticipated games for the remainder of the year
The phrase ‘dropping out’ often feels synonymous with ‘failing’
Concerns include the fire risk of clothes driers which obstruct passageways and the risk of mould increased by moisture and poor air circulation
Freshers’ Week didn’t live up to my expectations: is the University out of touch with its students?
Didn’t make it into Fallowfield in first year? Don’t worry, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be
Your guide to making realistic friendships, avoiding fear of missing out, and prioritising yourself at university
Every fresher goes through a rollercoaster of highs and lows throughout semester one, so here’s some tips for surviving semester two!
Features editor Serafina Kenny runs through how to best fit in with the rest of the students at UoM
Why it’s unrealistic (and harmful) to pressure yourself in having the best time of your life when starting university
Orla Quilligan reviews ‘Pravda’, part of the University of Manchester Drama Society’s Autumn Showcase season
Olivia Stringer, in light of the recent death of Newcastle student Ed Farmer, suggests sports initiations are in need of a major overhaul.
How joining a university society is easy to do and beneficial to your general student experience in Manchester
Laura Swain reflects upon the food that fuelled our first year friendships
First year is the perfect time to enjoy all aspects of University life, and it is a shame to waste it by doing nothing
Panicking about housing for next year? Don’t worry! Shannon Winterbone is here to share her own experiences, and give some useful advice about house hunting
A website set up by Manchester students has everything you need for a successful year at university
With fear of first year being something we all share, Opinion Editor Joe Evans discusses getting involved and throwing yourself into university
What are you worrying about this year? Lauren Howells knows how you feel every step of the way… and has the advice to help you through
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