2016 has seen the build up of events of the last few decades finally burst — and The Beatles saw it coming

To be held on the 28th October, the OMG! Girls in Tech conference aims to inspire young women to challenge stereotypes and recognise their potential in the tech industry

On the weekend preceding International Women’s Day 2016, the Manchester Media Group are hosting our inaugural Women In Media Conference

Adam Merrill reflects on the hypocrisy within the media surrounding Remembrance Sunday, and how sometimes, you do just have to laugh

Arts Editor Ashley McGovern takes a closer look at media images of hacking

Alex Daniel argues for humanity’s sake, that we shouldn’t underestimate the tragedy of IS destroying an ancient city and the heritage it represents

Harriet New discusses the powerful impact of the media’s influence on the narratives of the transgender community, and questions the future of the perception of trans men and women

With a spate of high-profile attempts to censor media outlets, Ed John critically assesses our issue with the graphic truth

With isolated acts of violence tainting the media’s response to the anti-Tory protests, Ed John looks at just how one-sided the coverage has been

With the Murdoch media empire investing in National Geographic, Alex Daniel critically assesses whether it spells the beginning of the end for the prestigious magazine.

Sadie Hill combats the media’s representation of size and promotes the importance of body positivity

In light of the tragic Germanwings crash, Joe Evans looks critically at how we thirst for constant news, and how this leads to hysteria and misinformation

Lauren Wills discusses the media’s role in the aftermath of important world events, and whether they have the right to report things that they simply don’t know

How much is the West to blame for the radicalisation of its citizens? Lauren Wills considers this alongside the obvious pull of Islamic extremism in the fight against IS

The glorification of violence and killing on the battle field is as abhorrent and disgraceful as celebrating it anywhere else

Thomas McEvilly and Lauren Wills debate the issue of press regulation, weighing up the need for freedom of expression, a transparent media, and ethical journalism

Lauren Wills: Facebook is an egotistical façade perfect for extremism, and it’s going to get worse.

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

Valentine Landeg argues that the press need to highlight the plight of public services for protest to be effective

The Oxford Road site formerly occupied by the BBC New Broadcasting House now offers car parking for £2