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Spirit in the sky: the wave of Christian feeling sweeping across Manchester

Spirit in the sky: the wave of Christian feeling sweeping across Manchester

What’s the truth of Christianity’s ‘Quiet Revival’ in Manchester?
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“Diverse, dynamic, and collaborative”: The UMDS of 2025-2026

“Diverse, dynamic, and collaborative”: The UMDS of 2025-2026

The Mancunion sits down with co-presidents Mili and Nitheeshan to talk everything UMDS
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A Pub Crawl Guide to Manchester

A Pub Crawl Guide to Manchester

Crawl in love with the capital of the North
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Answering five of Freshers’ frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Answering five of Freshers’ frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Here are the answers to some key practical questions about university life that Freshers are asking
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Nightlife spotlight: Inside Stretford Mall’s new Pawnbrokers-come-Discotheque

Nightlife spotlight: Inside Stretford Mall’s new Pawnbrokers-come-Discotheque

Stretford Mall has been lit up this summer by members of Manchester-based disco collective Nite School Aural-B and RichieNS
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Reducing Welcome Week waste: Paperless freshers’ fair would be “unrealistic and impractical”, says University sustainability lead

Reducing Welcome Week waste: Paperless freshers’ fair would be “unrealistic and impractical”, says University sustainability lead

67% of students say they attended their university’s freshers’ fair for the ‘giveaways’ of free items offered by sponsor companies
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Freshers Show: A glimpse of exciting things to come

Freshers Show: A glimpse of exciting things to come

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The 2024 freshers of UMDS have their debut in a successful showcase of their skills
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Freshers Week reflections: There is no good middle ground for those with autism

Freshers Week reflections: There is no good middle ground for those with autism

For those with autism in Freshers week, the choice can be daunting – either heavy nights out or isolating, tailored events.
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It’s okay to not enjoy going out: A guide to navigating university life without the partying scene

It’s okay to not enjoy going out: A guide to navigating university life without the partying scene

The ultimate rundown on how to make the best of the social opportunities on offer at university, even if you realise that alcohol-fuelled nights out aren’t really your thing
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Letters to a younger year

Letters to a younger year

As we face the exciting yet intimidating abyss of the new academic year, The Mancunion shares some top tips and advice for the months ahead
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Protest takes place in front of the Pro-Life Society’s stall at Societies’ Fair

Protest takes place in front of the Pro-Life Society’s stall at Societies’ Fair

Crowds gathered as protesters held up a banner directly in front of the pro-life societies stall during the freshers fair on Thursday 19
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How to ace the fresher’s food shop

How to ace the fresher’s food shop

Six do’s and don’t’s for incoming fresher’s for a successful grocery haul, while avoiding crowds, overpricing and food waste.
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Nine days of strike action planned for start of term

Nine days of strike action planned for start of term

Further disruption as UCU announce strikes on 19-22 September and 25-29 September, coinciding with first two weeks of term
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The misconceptions about starting life as a university student

The misconceptions about starting life as a university student

There can be many anxieties and assumptions about moving to university. However, once you’ve taken the time to settle in, you may realise that such assumptions were false.
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Review: Triumphs and Falls (UMDS)

Review: Triumphs and Falls (UMDS)

Triumphs and Falls, which was unconventionally performed at Retro, is a strong, complex and relevant play made for a student audience
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Homesickness: Illness or evolutionary advantage?

Homesickness: Illness or evolutionary advantage?

Homesickness can slap us in the face at university… but maybe we should embrace missing home? 
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FOMO: Are you really missing out?

FOMO: Are you really missing out?

FOMO is something we all experience but what really underlies this decisional anxiety, and how can we overcome it?
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Freshers Fables: Which book you should read depending on your new University accommodation

Freshers Fables: Which book you should read depending on your new University accommodation

University accommodations come with a whole host of stereotypes; to break it down and give you some recommendations for some great books along the way, here’s every book to read depending on your new home
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Oversubscription leads to quarter-million pound pay-out for Manchester freshers

Oversubscription leads to quarter-million pound pay-out for Manchester freshers

Oversubscription has caused over 100 University of Manchester freshers to take £2500 pay-outs from the University to live in Liverpool as the demand for Halls of Residence exceeds the supply.
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Comfort films and TV shows to cure the freshers blues

Comfort films and TV shows to cure the freshers blues

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Freshers week and moving to university can be a daunting experience even for the most excited fresher so The Mancunion’s On-screen team have got a list of the films and TV shows they turn to for comfort when feeling blue!
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