Hector Maclean’s show proved that while London Fashion Week may be overshadowed by Paris and Milan, it remains a powerhouse of fresh talent and bold creativity
The University of Manchester has received a number of sustainability awards. Does the University’s close ties with fossil fuel companies BP and Shell make it complicit in greenwashing?
In a world increasingly shaped by technology and innovation, the importance of fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills in students has never been more critical. Three distinguished researchers from the UK are stepping up to meet this challenge
The fashion industry is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. So, to keep up to date with what’s going on, here are five quick summaries of key news stories happening in the fashion world
First Chanel’s Metiers D’Art took place in Manchester last December and now RHS Bridgewater’s Horticultured unfolded in Salford showcasing some fantastic local and sustainable brands
As the 70th anniversary of CERN approaches, we investigate the origins and history of the organisation whilst asking questions about the future of the laboratory; what’s next? And how can it align its ambition for research with the modern world’s needs for sustainability?
At the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards, the University of Manchester won both gold and bronze awards for its estates and facilities
In his keynote presentation, Professor Mark Miodownik deliberates on the perils of consumerism, how we might manage to bring it to a sustainable future, and its obsolescence
The Mancunion chats with installation artist Jo Lathwood, about her new exhibition Making Up, a thought-provoking piece exploring journeys, materials and the environment at Salford Quay’s The Lowry
The highly anticipated Vegan Christmas Festival makes its way to Manchester this November, and will be home to a variety of vendors and talks about sustainability
