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

From post-lecture treats to big nights out, pubs are social glue at university and a great way to see more of a city. Here’s our student-friendly crawl, featuring ten of the most integral to student life in Manchester

If you’re into music, you came to the right city. From jangle pop to Chinese cloud rap, our music editors write about their Freshers’ gig recommendations

What’s the truth of Christianity’s ‘Quiet Revival’ in Manchester?

The Mancunion sits down with co-presidents Mili and Nitheeshan to talk everything UMDS

Crawl in love with the capital of the North

Here are the answers to some key practical questions about university life that Freshers are asking

Stretford Mall has been lit up this summer by members of Manchester-based disco collective Nite School Aural-B and RichieNS

67% of students say they attended their university’s freshers’ fair for the ‘giveaways’ of free items offered by sponsor companies

The 2024 freshers of UMDS have their debut in a successful showcase of their skills

For those with autism in Freshers week, the choice can be daunting – either heavy nights out or isolating, tailored events.

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

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

Crowds gathered as protesters held up a banner directly in front of the pro-life societies stall during the freshers fair on Thursday 19

Six do’s and don’t’s for incoming fresher’s for a successful grocery haul, while avoiding crowds, overpricing and food waste.

Further disruption as UCU announce strikes on 19-22 September and 25-29 September, coinciding with first two weeks of term

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.

Triumphs and Falls, which was unconventionally performed at Retro, is a strong, complex and relevant play made for a student audience

Homesickness can slap us in the face at university… but maybe we should embrace missing home? 

FOMO is something we all experience but what really underlies this decisional anxiety, and how can we overcome it?