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Turning Point UK: a dangerous agenda

Turning Point UK: a dangerous agenda

Nimo Omer discusses the prevalence of right-wing groups and how important it is to take them seriously.
The best societies you can’t find at Manchester

The best societies you can’t find at Manchester

Ellie Martin takes you through her favourite societies from universities across the UK
Preview: Women in Media 2019

Preview: Women in Media 2019

Isabel Oldman looks ahead to the fourth annual Women in Media conference which will be held in March, here in Manchester, she speaks to Co-Chair Bella Jewell about what to expect from the event and all the different talks which are on offer.
Fewer students from state-run schools enrolling at uni

Fewer students from state-run schools enrolling at uni

Reports published by Higher Education Statistics Agency shows that the University of Manchester enrols 5.3% less disadvantaged students than the UK average
Want Not Waste: The SU’s eco-venture

Want Not Waste: The SU’s eco-venture

Save money for yourself and save the planet with Want Not Waste, the new zero-waste store in the SU
Five reasons to pick up your old instrument and join a music society

Five reasons to pick up your old instrument and join a music society

This semester, why not pick up your old instrument and give the Choir and Orchestra society a go?
Packed lunches: quick, simple, healthy

Packed lunches: quick, simple, healthy

Burnt through your student loan in just a couple of weeks? Save money and treat your taste buds with a packed lunch, not a meal deal
Viswanathan ‘extremely concerned’ over NUS defunding of International Officer

Viswanathan ‘extremely concerned’ over NUS defunding of International Officer

The 2018/19 NUS International Students’ campaign are ‘extremely concerned’ about proposals to ‘defund’ the role of International Students’ Officer
In conversation with: the Manchester Debating Union

In conversation with: the Manchester Debating Union

Chloe Hatton sits down with Jacklin Kwan, president of the Manchester Debating Union, to talk about her time in the society
The media must play fair on mental health

The media must play fair on mental health

Jasmine Taylor discusses how serious mental health disorders are still being demonised by the media and excluded from popular activist narratives.
Stress to impress

Stress to impress

Sophie Marriott argues that the high stress experience of University exams is the result of the pressure to succeed constantly levied on students.
Steps and stares: Manchester’s inclusion gap

Steps and stares: Manchester’s inclusion gap

Mia Edwards writes about her disappointment with the lack of care for disabled students at University of Manchester, and across the city more widely
The Font-naissance

The Font-naissance

Fallowfield’s favourite bar, The Font, is being replaced by a business as similar to its predecessor as possible. The £2 cocktails are back!
Student loan change adds £12 billion to government deficit

Student loan change adds £12 billion to government deficit

The Resolution Foundation thinktank estimated that the latest changes will add around £72 billion to government borrowing by 2022-23
A Flamingo Called Frank

A Flamingo Called Frank

Their performances involve real-life head shavings mid-show
Senate introduces Postgrad Exec Officer

Senate introduces Postgrad Exec Officer

The SU’s decision making body was overshadowed by low student attendance
Uni finances rattle leadership

Uni finances rattle leadership

It was also revealed that Professor Dame Rothwell’s overall pay packet fell by £34,000
Review: ‘I Caught Crabs in Walberswick’

Review: ‘I Caught Crabs in Walberswick’

Sam Bronheim reviews student led production of Joel Horwood’s bittersweet, coming-of-age tale; ‘I Caught Crabs in Walberswick’ on the NIAMOS stage.
Research says graduates ‘struggling’ with debt beyond tuition fees

Research says graduates ‘struggling’ with debt beyond tuition fees

57% of the 25 to 35 years old’s surveyed were found to still be in debt beyond their government student loans, with things like overdrafts and credit cards from their time attending university
Preview: December student Senate

Preview: December student Senate

This Senate session could be one of the most divisive yet