MMU Creative Writing alumnus and acclaimed author, Stephen May, discusses his latest novel, Life! Death! Prizes! with Humanity Hallows. Words by Neil Harrison. Tragedy is useful. Tragedy sells. Hand-wringing politicians, casually fascinated daytime T.V. viewers and shit-stirring rags all regularly suckle at tragedy’s teat. Stephen May’s second novel, Life! Death! Prizes!, derives its title from…

Digital Alumni: Katie Hilton Words by Storm Rannard  KATIE Hilton graduated from the Graphic Design course at MMU in July 2012 and has gone on to establish herself in the digital creative sector. You may have seen some of Katie Hilton’s design work before. The MMU graduate had her graphic art showcased on the Corridor…

Esmail Patel collaborates with Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester to aid D/deaf Learners with University Choices, Wednesday, 24th April, Geoffrey Manton Building, MMUWords by Siobhán O’Toole Esmail Patel, Director/CEO of DEAF (Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship), joined forces this week with Manchester’s top universities to provide a day in which D/deaf learners could…

MMU Alumnus, Adrian Barnes, nominated for Arthur C. Clarke Award Words by Neil Harrison A graduate of an online Master’s Degree course run by MMU has been nominated for a prestigious science fiction literary award. Adrian Barnes, who received an MA in Creative Writing, has seen his debut novel, Nod, shortlisted for the 2013 Arthur C….

Our Country’s Good by Timberlake Wertenbaker, Directed by Chris Honer, Thursday, 25th April, Capitol Theatre, MMU Words and photographs by Kevin Danson My third time at MMU’s Capitol Theatre and once again it leaves me more than satisfied with everything about the performance. The setting, seating and sound adds to the experience of this intense,…