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Revealed: The students trapped in debt after using ‘buy now, pay later’ service Klarna

Revealed: The students trapped in debt after using ‘buy now, pay later’ service Klarna

Students speak of their experiences with debt after using ‘buy now, pay later’ service Klarna
SICK! Festival: mapping the impact of lockdown on Manchester’s mental health

SICK! Festival: mapping the impact of lockdown on Manchester’s mental health

The international arts festival shining a light on public health returns to Manchester
Never judge a bookstagram by its cover

Never judge a bookstagram by its cover

Aesthetics are everything on Instagram but in the bookstagram world they have to the potential to be used for creative Instagram posts, reels and stories
How to deal with eco-anxiety

How to deal with eco-anxiety

A guide for coping with eco-anxiety and reconnecting with nature
Chromatica – Lady Gaga’s “disjointed” dream world

Chromatica – Lady Gaga’s “disjointed” dream world

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Lady Gaga’s dramatic but personal dance album, Chromatica
Zzzoom Fatigue: Why is online life so draining?

Zzzoom Fatigue: Why is online life so draining?

Emma Hattersley reviews the psychological explanations for our video-software related exhaustion
Where’s the support when we need it most?

Where’s the support when we need it most?

Laura Thompson argues that an official University of Manchester Instagram Post telling students to treat the pandemic like a retreat misrepresents their mental health support provision
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Joe Polito

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Joe Polito

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, model, digital creator and Production Assistant Joe Polito in the third feature of his social media series
5 positive things to take away from lockdown

5 positive things to take away from lockdown

5 things we should aim to bring into the future beyond these current crazy times
‘Can you make this for me?’: The student start-ups launched in lockdown

‘Can you make this for me?’: The student start-ups launched in lockdown

How UoM students are embracing lockdown to launch businesses and improve their mental health
Time’s up TikTok: Here’s why I’m not wasting another 15 seconds

Time’s up TikTok: Here’s why I’m not wasting another 15 seconds

Pippa Dennis has ended an incredibly toxic relationship with TikTok and tells us all about why
UoM launch 24 hour mental health helpline and app

UoM launch 24 hour mental health helpline and app

This week the University launched a new 24 hour mental health helpline and app in response to student calls for better support
Covid dreams and nightmares

Covid dreams and nightmares

Have you been having disturbing or vivid dreams over the past few months? Phoebe Sanders explores the surprising effect the global pandemic is having on our minds while we sleep
The need for routine

The need for routine

Global lockdowns have caused mass disruption to peoples daily routines. Lara Kenedi explains why it bothers us so much
Opinion: With a PM like Boris, of course the gym is staying shut

Opinion: With a PM like Boris, of course the gym is staying shut

Annie Dabb speaks for gym bunnies all over the country as she explores how this second lockdown will impact our ability to exercise
Remote learning: Blues and growing pains

Remote learning: Blues and growing pains

Heidy Lo shares her turbulent experience with online learning from abroad
You’ve got a friend in me: Join the SU Buddy Scheme now

You’ve got a friend in me: Join the SU Buddy Scheme now

The Student Union has introduced a Buddy Scheme to help students feeling stressed, isolated, or overwhelmed due to the pandemic
Exercise and mental health: lockdown tips

Exercise and mental health: lockdown tips

Lucy Johnson gives her best advice on the ways in which you can stay fit, mentally and physically, during lockdown
Making it happen through manifestation

Making it happen through manifestation

Social media and celebrity endorsement have transformed manifestation into the latest internet wellness craze of 2020
Manchester University: Inside the protests that rocked an institution

Manchester University: Inside the protests that rocked an institution

The protest began with rallies and chants, coloured with flares and protest signs igniting the dark Fallowfield skies