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On ‘And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow’ Weyes Blood shines

On ‘And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow’ Weyes Blood shines

The ethereal singer-songwriter delivers strong track after strong track on her latest album
Reclaim the Night: A run-down of catcalling

Reclaim the Night: A run-down of catcalling

Addressing the importance of calling out catcalling and discussing what can be done to make women feel safer.

The Exciting World of Mancunion Film!

Known for its exciting and edgy art scene, The Mancunion introduces you to Manchester’s cinematic history.
Pandemic of the Arts – Insights Through the Perspectives of Mancunion Artists

Pandemic of the Arts – Insights Through the Perspectives of Mancunion Artists

The music industry and artists alike have been hit hard by the coronavirus. With live gigs out the window, music consumption has almost entirely been digital. Musicians and people in the business have been forced to find new and creative ways to promote their music. Most of the revenue that boosts the music industry comes […]
Down by the River Thames with Liam Gallagher

Down by the River Thames with Liam Gallagher

Ella Broadbent reviews Liam Gallagher’s new virtual event ‘Down By The River Thames’
Puzzle Page: November 9th

Puzzle Page: November 9th

Take a break from the outside world and try your hand at this week’s puzzles!
Death Row Dinners: starring The Mancunion

Death Row Dinners: starring The Mancunion

Introducing the Mancunion’s Food and Drink section to a weekly segment, ‘Death Row Dinners: Starring…’ – Each week, we’ll ask everyone and anyone what their last meal would be… What would yours be?
Brown representation: they want our faces but not our voices

Brown representation: they want our faces but not our voices

There is an interesting moment where brown women in the public eye are caught between mimicking vitriol of white supremacy and silent complacency, Urussa Malik argues
Mentally ill students risk suffering academic sanctions due to lack of support

Mentally ill students risk suffering academic sanctions due to lack of support

An investigation showed that UoM, among others, had mental health policies that could be challenging for people who are suffering
Single Review: What You Haven’t Got by Heir

Single Review: What You Haven’t Got by Heir

Contributor Caolán Coleman reviews Heir’s latest 80s pop nugget ‘What You Haven’t Got’ as they continue to rise up in Leeds’ indie scene
Mancunion reform among headline policies at lively March Senate

Mancunion reform among headline policies at lively March Senate

The Mancunion will have funding protected for three years as Senate also holds an indicative vote on calls to annul two results from this month’s Exec officer elections
Mancunion editorial independence threatened by Senate

Mancunion editorial independence threatened by Senate

The amendment could be considered unconstitutional
The stigma surrounding female pleasure

The stigma surrounding female pleasure

Jasmine Taylor talks about the enlightening and empowering discussion on female pleasure run by Sexpression Manchester.
ART IN MANCUNIA

ART IN MANCUNIA

A brand new Mancunion art project aiming to put students at the centre
Blow for Burnham as homeless shelter closes due to electrical issues

Blow for Burnham as homeless shelter closes due to electrical issues

The shelter opened in November to kick off Burnham’s flagship ‘Bed Every Night’ scheme but was forced to close on Christmas Eve as a result of electrical problems
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
UoM contestant becomes unlikely star of University Challenge

UoM contestant becomes unlikely star of University Challenge

The University of Manchester is through to the quarter-final of the BBC’s University Challenge after defeating Hertford College Oxford in the final 16
Jailed academic returns home from UAE after receiving pardon

Jailed academic returns home from UAE after receiving pardon

Matthew Hedges returns home from the UAE where he was accused of being a spy
Young people and ethnic minorities positive about UK Universities

Young people and ethnic minorities positive about UK Universities

Universities UK found that 70% of people agree that the UK has some of the best universities in the world
Stagecoach service accused of ‘unacceptable standards’

Stagecoach service accused of ‘unacceptable standards’

Concerns have been raised surrounding the popular 147 bus route which is run by Stagecoach and partly subsided by the University of Manchester