Halloween come early: Gothic Manchester Festival to explore the city’s dark history
It might yet be a good week away, but the spirit of Halloween is already looming over the darkening skies of Manchester.
Food market finalist returns to University of Manchester with street food night market
A BBC-recognised market will be kicking off a street food night market this month at the University of Manchester.
‘We are really struggling’: Dementia charities need more funding and research, says support worker
Dementia charities are struggling to get funding, a support group worker has claimed, despite the city’s universities signing a memorandum to support research into the illness.
‘It’s kind of like a myth’: MMU karate scholar believes sport suffers from misconceptions
MMU Sport’s karate scholar Amber Sawford has spoken of her pride and passion for karate, but believes that there are many myths around the sport.
‘Champions League is different level’: Europe success crucial for Man City, says football historian
Manchester football historian Dr Gary James believes Manchester City’s success in the Champions League will negatively impact their rivals Manchester United.
‘Manchester has a problem’: Education is key to solve obesity crisis, says expert
A Manchester nutrition expert has said that education is the key to helping people with bad diets, after a global report has shown there are now more adults who are obese than under-weight.
MMU to offer expertise and cash contributions to help small businesses grow
A fund which aims to encourage small businesses to work with Manchester Met University has been launched.
BUCS 2016: Manchester fencing phenomenon leads Surrey University to gold
Manchester fencing ace Emily Ruaux admits she is floating on cloud nine after clinching a gold medal alongside her Surrey University teammates at BUCS Big Wednesday in Sheffield.
Manchester takes step into the unknown as ‘hackathon’ lures top European talent
Nearly 300 students from around the UK and Europe arrived in Manchester over the weekend to attend StudentHack IV, a 38 hour hackathon held at Manchester Metropolitan University.
‘Getting the job done’: Beswick boxer delight with BUCS Nationals title
Beswick boxer Kane Gardner admitted he was delighted with his performances after ticking BUCS Nationals champion off his bucket list in Sheffield on Friday.
Legal high use in Manchester to be researched after claims of ‘significant’ usage amongst homeless and vulnerable
Legal high use in Manchester is set to be officially researched for the first time, by Manchester Metropolitan University.