Skip to main content

Manchester Articles

Manchester Academy gig stopped early by suspected stabbing

Manchester Academy gig stopped early by suspected stabbing

The alleged victims were taken to hospital, but did not have life-threatening injuries, according to GMP

Uni finances rattle leadership

Uni finances rattle leadership

It was also revealed that Professor Dame Rothwell’s overall pay packet fell by £34,000

A very Afflecks Christmas

A very Afflecks Christmas

Helena Young attends ‘Afflecks After Dark’ and writes about what makes Afflecks a Mancunian must-visit this Christmas.

Interview: Everyone Can

Interview: Everyone Can

“The difference we’re making, you can see it in the smiles, the laughter, the noise level. It’s the sound of fun. It’s a sound every person, every kid, should be able to have,”

UMPO: the people who bought £1,425 of LEGO

UMPO: the people who bought £1,425 of LEGO

The University of Manchester Physics Outreach (UMPO) is a public engagement effort by the School of Physics and Astronomy. It is the largest of its kind in the UK, and aims to communicate scientific principles to the British public as well as to inspire scientific curiosity. We spoke to Meg Kirkman, a representative of UMPO, […]

Manchester stands up to Misogyny as GMP fail to attend rally

Manchester stands up to Misogyny as GMP fail to attend rally

The ‘1000 voices’ rally, organised by student group Misogyny Is Hate in collaboration with Greater Manchester Citizens, included a combination of testimonies, speeches, spoken word and live music

Kino Film Festival: Short Films

Kino Film Festival: Short Films

The variation in a collection of short films is enticing to watch and the stories shared are valuable, as celebrated at the Kino Film Festival

Research says graduates ‘struggling’ with debt beyond tuition fees

Research says graduates ‘struggling’ with debt beyond tuition fees

57% of the 25 to 35 years old’s surveyed were found to still be in debt beyond their government student loans, with things like overdrafts and credit cards from their time attending university

International student placement fees slashed

International student placement fees slashed

Viswanathan also announced that the Teaching & Learning Team are considering flexible resits for international students

Mayor leads fresh calls for devolution needed to realise the Northern Powerhouse

Mayor leads fresh calls for devolution needed to realise the Northern Powerhouse

The 2018 State of the North Report has catalysed calls for further powers for the North, and Greater Manchester

Plymexit: University of Plymouth SU to leave National Union of Students

Plymexit: University of Plymouth SU to leave National Union of Students

UPSU have raised their concern about the NUS’ value for money for students

Firsts and 2:1s rise a threat to HE, says Quality Assurance Agency

Firsts and 2:1s rise a threat to HE, says Quality Assurance Agency

The University of Manchester awarded over half of its students a 2:1 in the 2016-17 academic year

Council plans to end new transmissions of HIV within a generation

Council plans to end new transmissions of HIV within a generation

Leaders in Greater Manchester reaffirm ambitious commitment to end all new cases of HIV for the next 25 years

Meet the Athletics Club

Meet the Athletics Club

For this week’s society spotlight, Chloe Hatton speaks to the Captain of the Athletics Club

Factory bouncers under investigation after violent incident

Factory bouncers under investigation after violent incident

Manchester City Council and GMP are holding investigations after the incident at Factory

Preview: The Brickworks Venue

Preview: The Brickworks Venue

The latest addition to Manchester’s legendary collection of music venues can be seen in the soon-to-open The Brickworks, located beneath the Barton Arcade between Deansgate and St Ann’s Square. Lily Martin explores what it has to offer.

Corporate devolution continues as TalkTalk relocates to Manchester

Corporate devolution continues as TalkTalk relocates to Manchester

The household name becomes the latest major company to move Northwards, after Channel 4’s relocation to Leeds last month

University of Sheffield students to avoid distressing exam questions

University of Sheffield students to avoid distressing exam questions

Staff at the University of Sheffield have been told not to force students to write essays or answer exam questions on subjects that they might find distressing

Man shot in targeted attack outside nightclub in Salford

Man shot in targeted attack outside nightclub in Salford

An unnamed man in his 20s was taken to hospital after the attack on November 24

Manchester Animation Festival 2018

Manchester Animation Festival 2018

The Manchester Animation Festival returned to Manchester once more, hosted at HOME cinema showcasing a selection of animated films using different styles and covering a range of topics. This year The Mancunion’s writers had the opportunity to attend the festival, reviewing: AniJam, showcasing a selection of short, and heartwarming animated shorts created in a mere […]