Words by Graham Murray  Student numbers in Fallowfield are in decline and the place is very gradually becoming a shadow of its former self, but why? As the mass student migration of the annual post-exam exodus draws to a close, Fallowfield adopts a tamer and more timid exterior. It’s evident that Fallowfield’s character and existence…

Words by Neil Harrison, photographs by Sophie Bannister CHILDREN FROM THREE LOCAL NURSERIES don caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation from pre-school – at a real university. As part of a ‘fantastic day’, youngsters from Didsbury Pre-school, Macintosh and St. Mary’s Day Nurseries received their diplomas from staff and students at Manchester Metropolitan University,…

Words by Neil Harrison Representatives from Manchester meet Owen Jones at the People’s Assembly in London on Saturday REPRESENTATIVES FROM MANCHESTER WERE AMONG a 4000-strong crowd at ‘The People’s Assembly Against Austerity’ in Westminster, London at the weekend. The event, which made headline news, was attended by numerous political figures and activists – including Tony…

Student journalist Neil Harrison reports live for Humanity Hallows from today’s massive People’s Assembly meeting in Westminster. For updates follow us on Twitter- @humanityhallows or like us on Facebook- Humanity Hallows Magazine. 9am: Arrived at Westminster Central Hall, lots of people already gathering around the entrance and the specially erected marquees. Over 4000 people are…

Words by Neil Harrison MSA Crossings Event 2013 Students from Manchester School of Architecture have been collaborating on a series of events aimed at re-imagining city life. ‘Crossings’ saw the budding architects and designers working on tasks which ranged from film-making to bricklaying, and from upcycling household furniture to thinking of ways to organically restore…