Written by Daniel Broadley Every summer, hundreds of thousands of Brits attend music festival’s across the country, each one showcasing their own unique sites, line ups and parties. No festival, however, is quite as unique as the Blue Dot Festival. Aptly named after Carl Sagan’s famous book Pale Blue Dot, Blue Dot Festival has so…
By Hayley Targett Dr Deborah Gabriel brought her knowledge in media and equality politics to the Home Festival at Manchester Metropolitan University to deliver a discussion on equality – and lack thereof – within academia. As a Senior Lecturer in Marketing Communications at Bournemouth University, Dr Gabriel’s work allows her access to information regarding research…
By Michael Hingston It’s said that one in four Britons suffer from some kind of mental health problem. This should be shocking to the general population, but thanks to the extent to which the topic is foregrounded through the mediums of social media, television and film, it has somewhat lost its shock value. Or, at…
By Caleb Nelson Sweets & Toxins by English writer Christopher Woodall is a collection of short stories centred around the theme of relationships, and in particular, how they can change and develop over time. In ‘Loved to Pieces’, the protagonist goes through the usual stages of a breakup, trying to regain a sense of normalcy….
Ahead of this year’s University Mental Health Day, aAh! takes a look at the activities taking place to encourage students to talk about mental wellbeing and introduce services available to students at Manchester Met. By Caleb Nelson This year’s University Mental Health Day is themed ‘use your voice’ and will take place on Thursday 7th March. The…
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