Government cuts funding for Manchester museums

Article published: Thursday, November 18th 2010

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced cuts to two of Manchester’s most popular museums, forcing them and five others throughout England to seek alternative funding to avoid potential budget crises.

Breaking News – Council to investigate zero-growth Manchester

Article published: Wednesday, November 17th 2010

A Manchester City Council meeting today committed to produce research into the possibilities for creating a ‘steady state’ economy for the city region as a response to the environmental and economic crises.

Preview: Exposures Film Festival

Article published: Monday, November 15th 2010

Exposures festival, the annual film and moving image festival dedicated exclusively to showcasing the work of students, returns this Tuesday 16 November to the Cornerhouse. This year it will feature a line-up of evenings with established directors and screenwriters sharing their experiences of the industry as well as previewing screenings of films competing for several […]

We need the Right to Recall Porter

Article published: Monday, November 15th 2010

The NUS’s anti-cuts strategy is absurd and its proposals for funding reforms regressive. It’s time students regained control of the debate.

Exciting new positions at MULE!

Article published: Friday, November 12th 2010

MULE are looking to recruit two new members to our team – read here for more information.

Refugee Charity to Celebrate Paul Robeson

Article published: Monday, November 8th 2010

Local human rights charity RAPAR and writers group Commonword Press will be hosting an evening in celebration of American singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson on Wednesday 10 November.

BBC disrupted as NUJ strike over pensions

Article published: Sunday, November 7th 2010

BBC services in Greater Manchester were disrupted as the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) conducted a 48-hour strike over pensions reforms which they say will cause members to lose tens of thousands of pounds.