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Who is Olivier Rousteing? The designer making fashion history

Who is Olivier Rousteing? The designer making fashion history

We profile the acclaimed designer Olivier Rousteing, celebrating his life and work at Balmain across the years
In Conversation with Crawlers

In Conversation with Crawlers

Serena catches up with Crawlers in Liverpool to discuss social media, eyeliner, upcoming tours, gigs and tracks
How long will we ‘BeReal’ for?: The rise of trending new app

How long will we ‘BeReal’ for?: The rise of trending new app

Everyone on campus seems to have BeReal at the moment, so we explore why the app is so popular, and how long it is likely to last
MANIFF 2022: I am Gen Z

MANIFF 2022: I am Gen Z

MANIFF 2022: Examining a generation raised on social media, this documentary takes a dive into some of the most troubling aspects of Gen Z’s technological addictions.
Free the Nipple: A History of the Bra

Free the Nipple: A History of the Bra

A comprehensive history of the bra, from corsets, bandeaus and nylon to under wiring, Victoria’s Secret and the ‘free the nipple’ movement
Social media kills music? – The Snuts release Zuckerpunch

Social media kills music? – The Snuts release Zuckerpunch

The Mancunion take a deep dive into the new Snuts single and their iconic individuality! Well worth a read!
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, artist and performer Jony Sios in the seventh feature of his social media series
Richard Prince: Social media and copyright

Richard Prince: Social media and copyright

Alienor Bombarde explores the Richard Prince controversy and what it reveals about privacy in our time
‘I like big books and I cannot lie’: Behind the bookstagram

‘I like big books and I cannot lie’: Behind the bookstagram

Books and Instagram are an unlikely match but bookstagrams continue to grow in popularity in the UK. We spotlight another account for the second article in our series on UK based bookstagrams.
The rise of the bookstagram over lockdown

The rise of the bookstagram over lockdown

Bookstagrams have been on the rise in the past few years and especially over the recent UK lockdowns. To find out more about the trend we chatted with the people behind a recently founded books Instagram account.
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
Is this the end of the ‘Age of the Influencer’?

Is this the end of the ‘Age of the Influencer’?

Aimee Butler explores whether current social media stars should be as idolised as they are, due to their most recent questionable behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic
Under the influence: Emma Campbell

Under the influence: Emma Campbell

The very first ‘Under the Influence’ with Manchester-based lifestyle blogger and influencer, Emma Campbell
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Since September’s Patrick Ralphson

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Since September’s Patrick Ralphson

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews his friend Patrick Ralphson, a former UoM student who recently won Little Mix: The Search with his band Since September
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Max Hovey

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Max Hovey

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy begins his influencer series by interviewing influencer, student, blogger, content creator, and mental health and queer activist, Max Hovey
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
Gen Z: If we are the virus, they are the vaccine

Gen Z: If we are the virus, they are the vaccine

Aimee Butler explains how Gen Z are more politically engaged than ever, and how they are using technology to make a difference
Can we be unique in a postmodern world?

Can we be unique in a postmodern world?

The exploration of uniqueness and its co-existence with social media trends in a postmodern world
It’s a small world after all?

It’s a small world after all?

You’ve met someone completely new, from a different course, maybe even a different country, and you add them on Facebook. How do you already have mutual friends? Matilda Leonard explains
Review: The Believers Are But Brothers

Review: The Believers Are But Brothers

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy review The Believers Are But Brothers on its returns to HOME, as part of its new socially distanced theatre season