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Life beyond Oxford Road – Studying abroad in your degree

Life beyond Oxford Road – Studying abroad in your degree

Fancy studying in a different country? Check out some student’s study abroad experiences to find out more

Fight or flight: flight anxiety

Fight or flight: flight anxiety

Many people suffer from flight anxiety so here are some tips to calm your nerves

Visiting Cheshire: Manchester’s neighbouring gem

Visiting Cheshire: Manchester’s neighbouring gem

Explore beyond Withington and the city limits as Phoebe Moore shares her favourite spots in Cheshire which are all easily accessible by train

Getting to know Adventure Queens; a women’s adventure community

Getting to know Adventure Queens; a women’s adventure community

Aisha Al-Janabi chats to Emma Frampton, co-founder of Adventure Queens, to find out more about this women’s travel community which aims to encourage women to travel and pursue their dreams

Visiting Poland: Top travel tips

Visiting Poland: Top travel tips

Travelling to new places is exciting, but it’s important to be aware of customs in other countries to make sure you stay safe, Lucy Clutton-Brock shares her advice for travelling in Poland

Manchester’s sweet escapes: The best places to explore

Manchester’s sweet escapes: The best places to explore

Charlotte Hughes runs down the best places to escape to this autumn

Ayahuasca: tradition versus tourism

Ayahuasca: tradition versus tourism

Writer Victoria Evans compares the introduction of tobacco to Europe to the modern day tourist’s consumption of ayahuasca and the disregard for both of their traditional ceremonial significance

2019’s most dangerous destinations

2019’s most dangerous destinations

Josie Fowler looks at the advice given in the recent campaign Travel Aware by The Foreign and Commonwealth office, and how you can stay safe when travelling abroad

Better Buses Action Week to support regulation of Manchester’s buses

Better Buses Action Week to support regulation of Manchester’s buses

The campaign was aimed at lobbying the Mayor for greater activity on bus reform

A winter escape to Malaga

A winter escape to Malaga

Victoria Evans takes us on a trip to one of Spain’s most misunderstood cities, explaining why we all should take a sunny break this winter

RMT finally suspends Northern strike action

RMT finally suspends Northern strike action

There have been 47 separate days of industrial action over the issue of guards on trains, causing delays for passengers

Manchester transport faces a north-south divide, say councillors

Manchester transport faces a north-south divide, say councillors

North Manchester is being disproportionately affected by failures in local transport

Grayling works with Burnham on greater control over transport

Grayling works with Burnham on greater control over transport

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling promises to explore the expansion of the Metrolink in Greater Manchester

Northern Rail announces month of planned strikes

Northern Rail announces month of planned strikes

RMT strikers announce new set of dates that will last a month, affecting journeys to and from Manchester, leaving passengers “fed up”

Ljubljana for the budget traveller

Ljubljana for the budget traveller

Known for being quirky, inexpensive and rich in history, Slovenia’s capital city is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination. Praised for its commitment to improving the environment, Victoria Evans proves the city has much more to offer than cheap pints.

Your Summer break is for you to rest

Your Summer break is for you to rest

There is a growing pressure on students to make their Summer break from school and University productive rather than the opportunity for relaxation and freedom it should be, writes Cachella Smith

Stagecoach take over 147 bus

Stagecoach take over 147 bus

With Stagecoach taking over the 147 service, students will be able to travel from West Didsbury to North Campus directly for the first time

Another ‘unconventional’ gap year

Another ‘unconventional’ gap year

Alex Hope recounts his memorable experience as an anti-poaching ranger for rhinos and the challenges he faced whilst living in South Africa

Storm Emma disrupts University teaching

Storm Emma disrupts University teaching

Gusts of 77mph were recorded in Manchester on Thursday the 1st of March, with the snow showers and icy conditions affecting University teaching

The art of the weekender bag

The art of the weekender bag

Using these simple tips, you’ll be on your way to a lighter bag and an easier journey