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Football and Capitalism: Is the trajectory of football sliding away from the working-class?

Football and Capitalism: Is the trajectory of football sliding away from the working-class?

Football clubs have prioritised profit at the expense of community and fans – to the sport’s detriment
Can AI fill the gap left by cuts to overseas aid budgets? 

Can AI fill the gap left by cuts to overseas aid budgets? 

AI cannot fill the void left by cutting overseas developmental aid – real global development demands real resources
Sam Fender – ‘People Watching’: Geordie hero proves himself the voice of a generation

Sam Fender – ‘People Watching’: Geordie hero proves himself the voice of a generation

Sam Fender returns with a highly impressive third album and proves his generational talent after a long wait of almost four years
Is the UK’s electoral system in desperate need of reform?

Is the UK’s electoral system in desperate need of reform?

There are many electoral systems to choose from, but which one best promotes democracy while ensuring effective governance?
BUCS Versus NCAA: How Can We Spotlight UK University Sports Like They Do in the US?

BUCS Versus NCAA: How Can We Spotlight UK University Sports Like They Do in the US?

Collegiate Sport in the US is widely celebrated, creating a strong sense of community pride surrounding the sports and the teams; how can we create a similarly vibrant atmosphere surrounding our own athletes at UoM?
MPs launch investigation into university reliance on international student fees

MPs launch investigation into university reliance on international student fees

As the government pushes to cut down migration numbers, the education select committee begins an investigation into the reliance of universities on international student fees
A year of elections: Has politics turned into a joke?

A year of elections: Has politics turned into a joke?

Prepare for a whirlwind year filled with elections. Yet, amidst the political frenzy, are young people becoming increasingly disillusioned with politicians?
Eurovision 2023: Sweden makes history whilst the UK repeats it

Eurovision 2023: Sweden makes history whilst the UK repeats it

Eurovision 2023 saw Sweden make history on multiple fronts whilst the UK, the host country, found itself back at the bottom
Eurovision 2023: What to expect from the grand final

Eurovision 2023: What to expect from the grand final

Eurovision is back in the UK after 25 years, and we got to attend an exclusive press preview of the grand final – here’s what to expect!
Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 2

Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 2

Eurovision is back in the UK after 25 years, and we got to attend an exclusive press preview of semi-final 2 – here’s what to expect!
Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 1

Eurovision 2023: What to expect from semi-final 1

Eurovision is back in the UK after 25 years, and we got to attend an exclusive press preview of semi-final 1 – here’s what to expect!
Opinion: We want to help … at our convenience

Opinion: We want to help … at our convenience

Alexander Seow explores how the Afghan crisis has exacerbated that of refugees, and asks if EU nations and the US can’t do more to help.
Beavers are back!

Beavers are back!

Beavers: adorable, fascinating and back in the UK!
Brexit puts UK’s future participation in Horizon and Erasmus+ under serious threat

Brexit puts UK’s future participation in Horizon and Erasmus+ under serious threat

Disputes over the transition period threaten Britain’s future in Erasmus+ and Horizon, a former EU commissioner warns
Poorer students less likely to attend prestigious universities

Poorer students less likely to attend prestigious universities

Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds tend to attend universities less prestigious than their richer counterparts, even if they have achieved similar grades
Korean embassy officer gives speech at SU

Korean embassy officer gives speech at SU

The talk was popular with UK students looking to gain a working holiday visa in Korea
Album Review: GREY Area by Little Simz

Album Review: GREY Area by Little Simz

Contributor Dylan James reviews Little Simz’s third studio album GREY area which was released earlier this March
UoM inside top 30 in latest QS University rankings, amid Brexit warning

UoM inside top 30 in latest QS University rankings, amid Brexit warning

QS director of rankings Ben Stower warns that UK success in the rankings depends on their Erasmus partnerships
UCU Ballot results in no strike, as turnout falls below threshold again

UCU Ballot results in no strike, as turnout falls below threshold again

For the second time in four months, the required 50% threshold to cause strike action was not reached
Will banknotes save the UK’s most endangered species?

Will banknotes save the UK’s most endangered species?

Online lender Quick Quid has ‘redesigned’ some UK bank notes with endangered animals on to raise awareness about conservation