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SU maintains so-called ‘clapping ban’ as votes are delayed at November Senate

SU maintains so-called ‘clapping ban’ as votes are delayed at November Senate

Clap-gate rumbles on as technical difficulties and procedural complaints leave seven motions going undiscussed
Manchester Students’ Union ‘ready to help’ struggling NUS

Manchester Students’ Union ‘ready to help’ struggling NUS

The organisation, which represents 7 million students across the country, might now have to borrow money against the building it owns and cut staff to remain financially viable
Manchester through to final 16 of University Challenge

Manchester through to final 16 of University Challenge

The University of Manchester is through to the next round of the BBC’s University Challenge after defeating East London on the programme last week
First plans submitted for Medieval Quarter revamp

First plans submitted for Medieval Quarter revamp

Plans have been submitted setting out the first stage of the regeneration of Manchester’s Medieval Quarter.
The trend of sustainability in S/S 2018 collections

The trend of sustainability in S/S 2018 collections

Sustainability and fashion is an interesting pair. In an industry that is defined by constant change, how can it be sustainable?
Mancunian Fashion Players of the Week

Mancunian Fashion Players of the Week

As the academic year starts again and we take the journey back to the city that we love, we have a special edition of our Fashion Player of the Week. This week we feature our favourite Mancunion men who have re-defined the very DNA of Manchester’s style all in their own unique way. Liam Gallagher – an […]

Review: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool

Director Paul McGuilian measures the balance between the serious, the comedic, and the emotional in this tender love story defying stigma and taboo

Manchester International Festival enjoys record-breaking success

Biennial festival brings more money into local economy than ever before

Over half of UK students avoid the doctor when ill

A survey has found that the majority of students in the UK do not seek advice from their GP when they fall ill due to long waiting times and inconvenient appointments

Album: Foo Fighters – Concrete And Gold

The world’s biggest rock band returns with a mixed bag of over-the-top material

Voluntourism harms communities: make a difference, stay at home

Student volunteering expeditions will be furiously promoted at our university this week, but it’s our responsibility to ignore them

Apply to join the 2017/18 Editorial Team

Apply before the 4th of July to join our 2017/18 Editorial Team!

The Mancunion Present: Summer House Party at Black Dog Ballroom

Did we mention the first 50 people to register will get a free burger

Live: The Pigeon Detectives

The Pigeon Detectives show they can still kick ass in a sweaty, brilliant show in Manchester, writes Jay Plent

Album: Ed Sheeran – ÷

÷ is vintage Sheeran, but isn’t all that the charts make it out to be, writes William Bain

Scientists are facing a ‘reproducibility crisis’

90 per cent of scientists are in fear of losing funding after results become harder to reproduce

Album: Peter Silberman — Impermanence

On his first solo venture, the Antlers frontman strips his distinguished sound down to gorgeous melodies and stark guitar

Department of Health to remove NHS staff safety body

Another threat to the future of the flailing NHS has come as the body focussed on the safety of doctors is to be removed, despite a recent increase in attacks by patients

Album: Elbow – Little Fictions

Elbow dig into new, soulful territory, with mixed results, writes Jay Plent

Final year fear: get involved in student media

If you’re in your final year and struggling to get relevant work experience, why not try getting involved in student media?