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4th May 2018 | By nq_admin
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1st May 2018 | By nq_admin
Manchester mosques should be safe spaces, says youth workerThe Northern Quota spoke to Ismael Lea South, founder of the Salam Project, a community initiative which focuses on challenging gang crime, youth unemployment, extremism...
30th April 2018 | By nq_admin
Manchester women are being urged to attend smear tests as attendance hits lowest in 20 yearsEvery year in the UK, more than 3,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. With all cases being preventable, Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer...
27th April 2018 | By nq_admin
Greater Manchester gallery to host art of Alexandra Reinhardt award winnerThe Turnpike gallery based in Leigh Greater Manchester are to exhibit the work of the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award winner. Lindsey Mendick, the winner of...
27th April 2018 | By nq_admin
Manchester’s Walking With the Wounded helps veterans to find homes and jobsWith members of the armed forces coming home with PTSD and struggling to find homes or work, Walking with the Wounded provides a pathway for...
27th April 2018 | By nq_admin
What were those elephants around Man Met this week?A student-led campaign to address sexual assault, harassment and consent at universities was showcased on Thursday. During a busy exam period, students at MMU have...
27th April 2018 | By nq_admin
Manchester charity helps vulnerable people find jobs through cateringA charity in Ancoats is helping people in recovery and rehabilitation get back on their feet through catering projects. The Launchpad programme at Back on...
27th April 2018 | By Sian Hamer
MMU students create art directory for ManchesterFive students from Manchester Metropolitan University have launched a Manchester art directory with the hopes of making art accessible to a wider audience. Joe Preston,...
27th April 2018 | By [email protected]
Over 160,000 nurses have left profession due to long hours and poor payA recent study has revealed that more than160,000 stressed-out nurses have left their profession over a five-year period due to long hours and poor pay....
27th April 2018 | By Georgia Landi
Guy Garvey Elbows out opposition to become professor of pop at Man MetGuy Garvey, lead singer of the English rock band Elbow, is to join Manchester Metropolitan University as a visiting professor of songwriting. Garvey will offer masterclasses in music...
26th April 2018 | By [email protected]
New study shows that teaching philosophy in prisons could improve behaviourA new study has revealed that teaching philosophy in prisons could improve inmates’ behaviour and self-esteem. Manchester Metropolitan University researcher Dr. Kirstine Szifirs taught a 12-week course...
26th April 2018 | By [email protected]
Manchester charity delivers over £36m to local activities since launchingA Manchester charity has been raising money to fund local activities across Greater Manchester. Set up in 1989, Forever Manchester supports a wide range of projects...
26th April 2018 | By nq_admin
Manchester beats London for the title of number one bike crime hotspotLast year, the number of bikes stolen in Manchester reached almost 3,400, beating parts of London for the first time. Shocking crime statistics revealed that...
26th April 2018 | By nq_admin
‘Dutch-style’ cycle way planned between Chorlton and ManchesterA ‘Dutch-style’ cycleway is being planned to connect Chorlton to Manchester city centre. Inspired by the established cycling culture from The Netherlands, the planned 5km route...
26th April 2018 | By nq_admin
Die-hard fans camp out overnight to see One Direction’s Niall Horan in ManchesterFans from all over the world camped out overnight as One Direction’s Niall Horan plays two intimate dates in Manchester. Fans came from as far...
24th April 2018 | By Kieran Hepworth
All Manchester council seats up for grabs on Thursday following boundary changesThe local elections for Manchester City Council will take place on Thursday 3rd May with all 96 seats in 32 wards being fought following boundary...
24th April 2018 | By nq_admin
Charities step in to provide girls from low income families with sanitary productsGirls from low income families in the north of England are forced to miss school once-a-month because they can’t afford sanitary protection, charities are warning. Charities...
23rd April 2018 | By Danielle Kenneally
Final year Man Met student standing for election as Labour councillor in StalybridgeStalybridge North Labour candidate Sam Gosling Just three years ago Man Met student Sam Gosling would not leave the house because of panic attacks and anxiety. Next...
16th April 2018 | By [email protected]
Pebble Art taking over Trafford in memory of victims of Manchester Arena attackDecorated pebbles are being hidden around Trafford as part of a new concept called pebble art. The idea is for people to find a decorated pebble,...
12th April 2018 | By Danielle Kenneally
Coffee cup recycling myth busted as UK’s greenest university MMU tackles the issueManchester Met, the UK’s greenest university, has pledged to cut the use of single-use paper coffee cups which contaminate recycling bins. Coffee cups are fourth on...