Has the world of social networking distorted our views on happiness and success? Beth Currall thinks so

Looking for a day trip from Manchester? Beautiful Hebden Bridge is a great place to start

Christmas is a difficult time for us penniless students, so Beth Currall provides the best tips on how to give the most special of gifts, without maxing out your overdraft…

The place where former Manchester students report back from the ‘real world.’ This week, we chat to charity director Olivia Barker.

Are us students really as independent as we make out? Lauren Arthur thinks otherwise…

Emily and Jonny don’t seem to have anything in common – but does it matter? We catch up with them after their date at Fallow to find out.

Marina Garvey-Birch is studying abroad in Beijing, learning Chinese in a city of over 20 million people. Now a few months into her exchange, she’s settling into a Chinese lifestyle of early starts, tempting food, and everything done differently…

What does the recent rise of mobile dating app Tinder have to say about the way our generation views romance? Our sceptical Lifestyle Editor gives her verdict…

Does university allow you to create a ‘new you’? Lauren Arthur discusses.

The place where former Manchester students report back from the ‘real world.’ This week, we chat to journalist Dan Poole.

Sophie Lipton on how her religion affects her student lifestyle

A beard isn’t just for Christmas, says Jack Metcalfe: it’s a whole lifestyle.

Seen someone out and about who you just can’t get off your mind? Or fancy letting someone know JUST how much they annoy you? This is Spotted. We’re here to help.

Sophie on the diverse range of travellers she met on her journey across Latin America

Can men and women ever really ‘just’ be friends? Beth Currall and Lewis Johnston argue both sides of the coin

A recent NUS survey revealed what we already know: student loans are insufficient to cover most students’ living costs. Will a self-confessed big spender be able to survive on just £20 a week?

The ground-breaking global conference is returning to Manchester this November

Ciara Kavanagh on her experience as part of BUNAC’s Work America program

Pip Squeak on the trials and tribulations of travelling around Holland.

Following the recent death of one man and the hospitalisation of several others at the Warehouse Project, it’s more important than ever for students to be aware of drug-taking risks.