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Gen Sec tells students to “step up and talk” if they want to change the SU

In an interview with The Mancunion, Fatima Abid discussed transport, accommodation and student politics.

Phallic features found on Fallowfield frontages

Phallic features found on Fallowfield frontages

The ‘illustrations’ caused quite a stir on Fallowfield Students’ Group

From inside the Misogyny Is Hate campaign

From inside the Misogyny Is Hate campaign

From inside the Misogyny is Hate campaign, Joe Penny, argues that men need to be more involved in the campaign for gender equality.

“Your future is f*cked!”: climate change protest causes Oxford Road chaos

“Your future is f*cked!”: climate change protest causes Oxford Road chaos

The protest divided students and passers-by alike, despite lasting for only 15 minutes

Interview: Gareth Owen OBE, Humanitarian Director for Save the Children

Interview: Gareth Owen OBE, Humanitarian Director for Save the Children

The Save the Children Humanitarian Director was in philosophical mood as we discuss madchester, engineering, and hope for humanity

Students “neglected” in latest Budget

Students “neglected” in latest Budget

The Chancellor’s ‘end to austerity’ fell short of the mark in some people’s eyes, but other students remain unconvinced that the UK deficit has been tackled

UCU poised to strike over lecturers’ pay

UCU poised to strike over lecturers’ pay

The strikes center over a proposed 2% pay increase, which lecturers argue is nowhere near the rate of inflation

State of the City report discusses plans to move students out of Fallowfield

State of the City report discusses plans to move students out of Fallowfield

The annual ‘State of the City’ report focuses on a range of factors, from the council moving students out of Fallowfield, to statistics relating to International and Graduate students.

Student LifeStart aims to boost CVs with new challenges

Student LifeStart aims to boost CVs with new challenges

The programme, launched by Virgin, aims to develop students’ business and professional skills in order to enhance their chances of employment by offering challenges

Financial struggles put third of students at mental health risk

Financial struggles put third of students at mental health risk

With monthly student budgets reaching up to £1200, mental health issues are fast becoming grave consequences of financing a degree

Citizen Can: what you can do for science

Citizen Can: what you can do for science

What are the best citizen science projects you can do on your computer? Toby James looks at getting involved as an average science enthusiast

‘wet n wild’ launches in Boots

‘wet n wild’ launches in Boots

Ahead of wet n wild’s exciting UK launch in Boots, we talk products to look out for and their high end dupes, and unpack the hype around the brand

November student style: my must-haves

November student style: my must-haves

Need a student style refresh? Midway through the semester, Isobella Rae casts her eye over the high street to present her top picks on a student budget

Andy Burnham announces new mental health services for Manchester universities

Andy Burnham announces new mental health services for Manchester universities

The mayor of Greater Manchester unveiled new plans to tackle growing mental health problems in Manchester’s universities

Crystal Maze Manchester introduce student discount

Crystal Maze Manchester introduce student discount

Crystal Maze Live Experience Manchester is offering students 10% off

Are Cultural Modules an essential part of a Language Degree?

Are Cultural Modules an essential part of a Language Degree?

Lauren Valentine contends that cultural modules are an essential part of any language degree, and students should be striving for a deeper understanding of a country’s culture, not just furthering their career.

The Public Speaking Society takes the stage

The Public Speaking Society takes the stage

Contributor Juliette Flach talks you through why you should join the Public Speaking Society

#VegOutTogether

#VegOutTogether

Get inspired to cook healthy meals for your whole student flat with Manchester based company, Veg Box People. #vegouttogether

New housing rules could increase rents and evict students

New housing rules could increase rents and evict students

A licensing regulations shake-up could see the number of rooms in properties reduced amid other measures

The trend of sustainability in S/S 2018 collections

The trend of sustainability in S/S 2018 collections

Sustainability and fashion is an interesting pair. In an industry that is defined by constant change, how can it be sustainable?