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What can artists do to make their gigs more accessible?

What can artists do to make their gigs more accessible?

Serena Jemmet curates an informed guide for bands looking to make their gigs accessible to everyone.
Manchester City Council cancels free Bonfire Night events

Manchester City Council cancels free Bonfire Night events

Concerns over COVID-19 spread and control lead council to cancel Bonfire Night plans.
Let’s talk about sex, baby

Let’s talk about sex, baby

Whether you’re having sex or not, here are some back-by-science aspects you might want to know.
SafeZone: ‘Authoritarian’ or keeping students safe?

SafeZone: ‘Authoritarian’ or keeping students safe?

The SafeZone app which allows anonymous reporting of Covid breaches and tracking of students locations has received backlash from first years a week after its launch.
Reclaim the Night returns

Reclaim the Night returns

The annual march comes back to Manchester for its biggest year yet
Woman raped by masked men on Fallowfield Loop

Woman raped by masked men on Fallowfield Loop

The incident took place at approximately 4:50am last Wednesday morning, and police are appealing for witnesses
Trick or treat? The nightmare behind October 31st

Trick or treat? The nightmare behind October 31st

It’s the spookiest time of the year, but perhaps not in the way you would expect. Emma Price discusses the dangerous after-effects of Halloween.
Why students should have access to drug testing kits

Why students should have access to drug testing kits

Leah Marlow compares the differing actions of Buckinghamshire University and the University of Manchester in response to the NUS report revealing the prevalence of recreational use of drugs at Universities
Safety scheme officially launched despite criticism

Safety scheme officially launched despite criticism

Volunteers will work alongside Greater Manchester Police in an attempt to make the streets of Fallowfield and Withington safer
Thousands sign petition for barriers along Manchester canals

Thousands sign petition for barriers along Manchester canals

A body of a man believed to be a University of Manchester student was found in Rochdale Canal, sparking heartfelt tributes and an online campaign
Students lobby MPs on Fallowfield crime

Students lobby MPs on Fallowfield crime

A draft email being circulated demands Greater Manchester Police do more to counter crime against students
Student burglary victim feels sidelined

Student burglary victim feels sidelined

“Lots of students don’t feel safe walking home and for good reason”, says burglary victim

Most-feared Fallowfield streets undergo crime inspection

“What is more crippling than crime is the fear of crime”, Councillor tells The Mancunion as authorities carry out a ‘Street MOT’ on the five streets most-feared by students

Protect your home from burglary over Christmas

Student burglary victims and estate agents share their advice and experiences

Safety petition to be reviewed by Manchester Council

Matt Harvison presented the infamous petition to the Deputy Mayor

Fallowfield safety petition to be presented to Deputy Mayor

The creator of the petition is to meet the Deputy Mayor on Tuesday to present it

‘Night Owl’ scheme receives widespread criticism

One student described the proposed ‘Night Owl’ scheme as “almost offensive to anyone that’s been assaulted, threatened, stabbed or mugged”

Safety ‘Night Owl’ scheme to launch in new year

Amidst a reported climate of fear in Fallowfield, the ‘Night Owl’ scheme will aim to make streets feel safer for students

‘Terrified’ students rely on Facebook for safety advice

Students feel there is not enough done to protect them in and around South Manchester, an investigation by The Mancunion has revealed

Petition calls for a safer Fallowfield

Nearly 6000 have signed the petition calling upon Greater Manchester Police and Andy Burnham to make Fallowfield safer for students