2018

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31st December 2018 | By R.McCourt

New Research shows that one in five 18-24-year olds have contracted an STI from someone they met online.

In the modern era of love and romance, having a relationship with someone you met online is a normal occurrence. Across campus there will be...

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27th December 2018 | By R.McCourt

New global survey sets out to highlight and tackle corruption within business

When asked "Does your company have a formal policy on anti bribery and corruption?" a total of 19% of respondents had answered “no” with a further 10% answering that they "didn’t know". 

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27th December 2018 | By Sophia Khan

University student campaigns for e-cigs to be prescribed on the NHS

A final year student at Manchester Metropolitan University has set up a campaign calling for e-cigarettes to be prescribed by the NHS. Farhad Hussain, 21,...

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26th December 2018 | By Megan Luke

Can we justify the real cost of cheap student accommodation?

Does living in cheap accommodation during our studies mean we have to give up basic living standards? Lack of care and attention from their landlord...

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24th December 2018 | By Michael Daniels

You cheap lousy… is Fairytale of New York too offensive for radio?

Christmas songs clog up the chart toward the end of November leading up to Christmas. One of the most popular songs around this time of...

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23rd December 2018 | By [email protected]

‘1000 Voices’ Manchester campaigners speak out against misogyny

#MisogynyISHate (MIS) campaign is pressing forward with its aim to make Greater Manchester Police treat misogyny as a hate crime.

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23rd December 2018 | By Harry Stafford

As profits fall, Spotify’s efforts to please everyone could be its undoing

Spotify’s free service means many listeners are reluctant to upgrade to subscription. While Spotify are trying to be fair to everyone, revenue is falling and the company is losing money.

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22nd December 2018 | By Sam Peckett

Abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ a possibility in Manchester following ‘harassment’ allegations against anti-abortion group

Pro-choice campaigners are pushing for a ‘buffer zone’ to be set up outside a Manchester abortion clinic to protect vulnerable women from ‘harassment’ by anti-abortion...

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21st December 2018 | By Katherine Relton-Grice

A house or a ho-ho-home? Magical chalet on the market in Glossop

Glossop estate agent Simple Lettings and Sales attracted attention online last week when they advertised a ‘detached magical chalet’ for £120,000.

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19th December 2018 | By Sam Peckett

‘Major implications’ nationwide as police crackdown on protests following three arrests at a fracking site

A police crackdown on anti-fracking demonstrations could have ‘major implications’ for protests nationwide, according to a leading academic. Dr William Jackson, lecturer in criminology at...

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17th December 2018 | By R.McCourt

Medicinal Cannabis has been legal for over a month now but doctors are still hesitant to prescribe it.

It’s been over a full month since the U.K Parliament legislated on November 1st for the use of medical cannabis on prescription, however doctors are...

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14th December 2018 | By Henry Walker

Manchester Friends of the Earth launch ‘plastic-free Christmas’ campaign

With all the wrapping, decorations, and food that come with it, you might think Christmas is the worst time of year to think about going...

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14th December 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Student Safe campaign aims to reduce student related crime

The years spent at university can be the more exciting, formative and inspiring time of anyone life. Whether it’s creating new relationships, developing independence or...

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14th December 2018 | By Joseph Chorlton

MMU sport societies given cash by Revolution after boycotting the club

MMU Sports Societies have been given cash incentives and free food after boycotting Revolution nightclub in the town centre. The sport students started the boycott of...

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14th December 2018 | By Danielle Wroe

Thousands march to central Manchester for the unveiling of Emmeline Pankhurst statue

Spirits were high today in Manchester as people gathered to march to St Peter’s Square to mark the unveiling of a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst. Today...

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14th December 2018 | By Joseph Chorlton

Popular student bar Joshua Brooks flooded during Quids in’ event

A broken tap in the men’s bathroom led to the bottom floor of Joshua Brooks being flooded during a Quids In event this week. The flood...

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14th December 2018 | By Joseph Chorlton

MMU Lacrosse remain unbeaten in 2018 and currently top of their division

Manchester Metropolitan men’s lacrosse team has gone unbeaten in all competitions for the whole of 2018. Having played 13 games in the calendar year, winning 12...

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14th December 2018 | By R.McCourt

From small Acorns grow mighty oaks: here’s why you should join the UK’s fastest growing tenants union

In a recent survey conducted by student housing charity Uni poll it was reported the average cost of student accommodation had jumped up by a third...

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13th December 2018 | By nq_admin

What is street harassment?

Street Harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature, in the form of verbal, physical or psychological harm, done in public spaces. According to the...

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13th December 2018 | By nq_admin

What can you do to tackle Street Harassment?

When confronted with tackling street harassment, it’s difficult to know how to respond. There is no right or wrong way about this, the only important...