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Faraz Arian stands on the left of the image in a dark shirt, and cream overcoat and hat. He is smiling at the camera with his arm stretched onto a bannister. On the right of the image, Joanna Midgley wears a cream jacket and purple shirt. She is a white woman with a brown bob, and she is also smiling at the amera with an arm on the bannister. They are stood on a balcony, and below them is a well-lit council chamber

10th April 2025 | By Faraz Arian

Councillor Joanna Midgley shares view for Manchester’s future

In an interview with NQ, Councillor Joanna Midgley addressed some of the most pressing issues facing Manchester. From transparency in council decisions to the housing...

Joyce Tyldesley, a white woman with long grey hair and fringe, stands in a black dress holding a trophy, smiling at the camera. She is standing in front of two signs, which read: 'CURRENT ARCHAEOLOGY LIVE' and 'CURRENT ARCHAEOLOGY AWARDS'

10th April 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

Manchester academic named Archaeologist of the Year

A Manchester academic has been named 2025’s Archaeologist of the Year thanks to her work in Egyptology and distance-teaching research. Professor Joyce Tyldesley OBE won...

3rd April 2025 | By Mahek Saxena

Sip, read, repeat: The best café-bookshops to visit in Manchester

There is something magical about a fresh cup of coffee and the crisp pages of a new book. In Manchester, some bookstores go beyond selling...

2nd April 2025 | By Alice Haston

Students call for bleed control training in Greater Manchester

Students in Greater Manchester have called for mandatory bleeding control education in schools, in support of the Meros World Foundation. A group of students at the...

Faraz Arian (left) wears a red beanie and gilet over a blue shirt and grey ripped jeans. He is smiling at the camera and holding a sheet of paper. On the right of the image is Amraze Khan, who wears a yellow jumper and light jeans. He is also smiling into the camera.

1st April 2025 | By Faraz Arian

From personal struggles to public impact: Amraze Khan on empowerment, leadership, and challenging the status quo

Amraze Khan, recently recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Muslim Leaders in Europe by Equality X, is not one to seek the...

Dr Lynn Setterington, a white woman with short brown hair and a blue checked button-up shirt, leans over a table on the right side of the image. She is sharing the table with a crowd of women, and the table is covered in scraps of cloth, scissors, and other tools. They are hard at work stitching something together in a large, open-plan studio.

28th March 2025 | By nqstaff

The Art of Mankind: Man Met lecturer to feature in major London textile exhibition

The work of a senior Man Met lecturer is set to feature in a major London exhibition this weekend. In a short film produced by...

Iris Skipworth, a white woman with short blonde hair, glasses, yellow jumper, and blue jeans, stands with her legs crossed and hands clasped, smiling a the camera. She is leaning against a picnic table in All Saints Park, with trees and grass in the background. It is a sunny day.

26th March 2025 | By Aditi Nahar

‘It was my mum that got me into storytelling’: Man Met’s Iris Skipworth on winning a Guinness World Record

Manchester writer Iris Skipworth has become a Guinness world record holder for the longest continuous storytelling session – 80 hours non-stop. The world record was...

A group of people stood on the pavement outside Manchester County Court. They hold small cardboard signs that say "Block the Block" and a large cloth sign that says "Hulme: Unity is strength"

26th March 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

Block the Block protest ahead of latest court battle over student accommodation

Members of Hulme campaign group Block the Block protested outside Manchester Civil Justice Centre on Monday ahead of their latest legal battle against the city...

Kian Godbold is a young white man with short brown hair. He is wearing a dark T-shirt with three rows of red and pink 'M's on it. He has his hands folded on his front, and is standing on a pavement outside a park.

26th March 2025 | By Aditi Nahar

‘I was making toast when I got the email!’ Man Met student designs T-shirt for Manchester Marathon 2025

Speaking to NQ, Man Met student Kian Godbold has shared his excitement after his T-shirt design was selected for 2025’s Manchester Marathon. The second-largest marathon...

A string of green, clover shaped bunting made of felt. It is strung across a wooden wall, and there is a bright, warm lightbulb in the top right corner.

13th March 2025 | By Donal Hay

Top things to do in Manchester on St Patrick’s Day weekend

Manchester is known as one of the best cities to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day outside Ireland. The city has deep Irish connections dating back centuries...

Rabnawaz Akbar stands in a navy blue suit and white shirt next to Faraz Arian, who wears a grey hat and dark coat. they are standing in front of oak panelled pews and a grey brick wall.

10th March 2025 | By Faraz Arian

Rusholme councillor shares vision for ‘strong and united’ Manchester

Rusholme Labour councillor Rabnawaz Akbar discussed his career journey along with his hopes for the future of Manchester with the Northern Quota. Born into a...

A metal gate leading into an empty concrete area. Tall, red-brick buildings are visible in the background. The gate is set into a brick wall that leads further into the distance, covered in graffiti.

6th March 2025 | By Ruby Henry-Dicks

This City in the Northern Quarter: a sustainable solution or a recipe for gentrification?

Manchester’s Northern Quarter, renowned for its independent spirit and vibrant culture, is the proposed location for the council’s latest This City housing development. As the city...

5th March 2025 | By Alice Haston

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Manchester

This International Women’s Day there are many activities in parks and Central Manchester to join along with to celebrate the works of women. BeHER: Women’s...

A woman in a dark shirt and jeans lies on her side on a sofa, clutching her knees in a foetal position.

5th March 2025 | By Ruby Henry-Dicks

Told to ‘get on with it’: study reveals women with endometriosis experience lower earnings and irregular employment

An endometriosis sufferer with a huge following on social media says she was told by doctors to ‘get on with it’ after she complained about...

Ian Burke wears a black jacket and jeans as he waves out of the doors of a yellow Bee Network bus at night.

5th March 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

Man Met journalism student hosts BBC radio show about taking the night bus around Manchester

A Man Met journalism student is featuring on his own podcast episode on BBC Radio 4 about his journeys on Manchester’s night buses. Speaking exclusively...

26th February 2025 | By Edward Firman

Anti-racism campaigners clash with UKIP protesters during rally in Piccadilly Gardens

A UKIP rally against immigration was met by counter-protesters on Saturday (22 February) as both sides clashed with police. The march was organised by UKIP...

26th February 2025 | By Mabel Carey

New homeless camp emerges following the removal of tents from St. Peter’s Square by council bailiffs

A new encampment has been formed following the eviction of dozens of homeless individuals from St. Peter’s Square. The original camp was cleared by bailiffs...

26th February 2025 | By Alice Haston

Beth Craigen named Cycling Champion of underrepresented groups in Manchester

Beth Craigen is one of only a few women in Manchester to have been named one of Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2024. Over...

Dr Haytham Alhamwi is sitting with his arms folded on a table. He has a screen and microphone in front of him, and a sign that says Haytham Alhamwi in front of him. He is looking into the camera and smiling.

24th February 2025 | By Faraz Arian

From activism to advocacy: how Rethink Rebuild Society is helping to reshape Syria’s future after the fall of Assad

In conversation with NQ, Dr. Haytham Alhamwi, CEO of the Rethink Rebuild Society (RRS), shared the organisation’s mission, its role in supporting Syrian refugees, and...

Laura Bates, a white woman with blonde hair wearing a long black dress, is mid-speech. She is standing next to a large sign on the left of the image which reads “The annual Pankhurst lecture” with a pen illustration of Emmeline Pankhurst underneath.

19th February 2025 | By Scarlet Chambers

Laura Bates: ‘We are living in the midst of a backlash’

Bestselling author Laura Bates says the rise of a toxic online culture is leaking into everyday life and normalising hatred towards women. In a wide-ranging...

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