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Year Abroad Diaries #7: Reality hits for the big return home

Year Abroad Diaries #7: Reality hits for the big return home

The big return to Manchester after a year abroad is well and truly underway for many fourth years. Here is a collection of lessons that I learned while away, that I intend to bring into my final year of studies
France’s Political Future Uncertain Despite PM’s Re-Appointment

France’s Political Future Uncertain Despite PM’s Re-Appointment

In the latest development in France’s ongoing political crisis, Sébastien Lecornu was re-appointed Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron, just four days after resigning from the role
Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

As Western states recognise Palestine and both Western and Arab increase their criticisms of both Israel and Hamas, will it amount to much?
Year Abroad Diaries #6: What I learnt from moving abroad

Year Abroad Diaries #6: What I learnt from moving abroad

After my year abroad teaching in France, I’m reflecting on everything I’ve learnt from moving to a foreign country
Year Abroad Diaries #2: How to navigate cultural differences while living abroad

Year Abroad Diaries #2: How to navigate cultural differences while living abroad

Some top tips for life on the other side of the channel, or maybe even “Le Manche”
Vive La Revolution? What can we learn from the French protests

Vive La Revolution? What can we learn from the French protests

With the French protests showing no signs of dying down what can those striving for more learn from our European neighbours?
“You might have heard there’s a football match on” – The build-up to the 2022 World Cup’s biggest showdown yet

“You might have heard there’s a football match on” – The build-up to the 2022 World Cup’s biggest showdown yet

Southgate’s England take on reigning champions France this Saturday in a once-in-a-lifetime World Cup clash
Global cinema series: First stop, France

Global cinema series: First stop, France

The Mancunion film team kick off their global cinema series with a focus on French cinema
What do French UoM students think of the Presidential elections?

What do French UoM students think of the Presidential elections?

We spoke to UoM’s French students to see how they feel about the recent presidential elections and the future of France
Eurostart your holiday plans

Eurostart your holiday plans

The Mancunion offers a guide to travelling via the Eurostar, with destinations, journey times and how to maximise your time in Europe.
Why are we celebrating ‘fashion’ headscarfs?

Why are we celebrating ‘fashion’ headscarfs?

The fashion world seems to be infused with headscarves, but why are we only celebrating them as long as they are not worn by Muslim women?
Will France succumb to conservativism and Islamophobia?

Will France succumb to conservativism and Islamophobia?

A fall to islamophobia and conservatism seems inevitable in France as the majority of presidential candidates boast right-leaning politics and xenophobic attitudes.
INTERNATIONAL FILM: French New Wave

INTERNATIONAL FILM: French New Wave

Our International film series brings an insight into the French New Wave movement, the auteurs who founded it and it’s defining characteristics
Stromae revients with new song ‘Santé’

Stromae revients with new song ‘Santé’

Natasha Williamson delves into Stromae’s reinvention with Santé. The maestros first release in over three years, his artistry and cinematography.
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, model, dancer, actor and art director, Raphaël Say, in the sixth feature of his social media series
International Cinema: France and Italy

International Cinema: France and Italy

In the first edition of our international cinema feature we take a look at our favourite French and Italian films
England stunned by fanatic French in Six Nations opener

England stunned by fanatic French in Six Nations opener

A World Cup hangover was the story in England’s Six Nations opener, as shown by Todd Barran
Let’s Get Away: Paris

Let’s Get Away: Paris

Let’s Get Away to Paris, enjoy picnics of French cuisine around the Eiffel Tower and plenty of art galleries to explore
Light at the end of the Élysée Palace?

Light at the end of the Élysée Palace?

Oscar Tapper defends Macron’s record, exploring the difficulty of being a leader that’s often derided on both sides of the political spectrum
Nantes: The Manchester of France

Nantes: The Manchester of France

Bella Jewell reflects upon her experience of Nantes – a north western French city whose gritty past and innovative present channels the atmosphere of Manchester