Culture

Content is King… and Queen and Jack and all the Aces

In Culture, Education and Society on 24.06.2016
Contributed by Jessica Symons

An opinion piece by Dr Jessica Symons, University of Salford, drawing insight from attendance at a Westminster Media Forum Keynote Seminar: Creative industries in England - regional growth, funding models and policy priorities.

She is sustainable

In Culture, Energy, Living and Society on 08.06.2016
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

An exciting event is coming up in July for women working in sustainability in North West England.

The University of Manchester celebrates making a difference

In Culture, Education, Energy and Living on 20.05.2016
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

The University of Manchester’s annual Making a Difference Awards took place on Wednesday 11 May in the University’s Whitworth Hall.

Research meets Cycling - In the City and for the City

In Culture, Society and Transport on 22.02.2016
Contributed by Gabriele Schliwa

Gabi Schliwa (University of Manchester) and Graeme Sherriff (University of Salford, see contributor profile) share insights from the 12th Cycling and Society Research Symposium held in Greater Manchester and reflect on what cycling research means, and could mean, for the region.

Near death to super seaway : Manchester Ship Canal

In Culture and Society on 29.01.2016
Contributed by Walter Menzies

Walter Menzies looks back at the enthralling history of the Manchester Ship Canal and explores what the future may hold for this jewel of the North.

Steady State Manchester: communicating a change

In Culture, Economy, Energy and Living on 13.01.2016
Contributed by Beth Perry

Steady State Manchester launches a series of conversations exploring how a viable economy can detox Manchester.

Laura Ager speaks to Kolyn Amor, contributor to the Gothic Manchester festival

Crafting the Weird at Gothic Manchester Festival 2015

In Culture, Education and Society on 21.10.2015
Contributed by Laura Ager

Laura Ager speaks to Kolyn Amor of Salford's Sacred Trinity church about the darker side of Manchester’s cultural scene.

Manchester music: The future's Bright(er)

In Culture, Education and Society on 14.09.2015
Contributed by Laura Ager

The Alternative? Laura Ager profiles Brighter Sound, a producer of creative music projects and events based in Manchester.

Queues, Clogs and Redemption

In Culture, Living and Society on 04.09.2015
Contributed by Rachel Whelan

Wood Street Mission's history exhibition 'Queues Clogs and Redemption' opens this month, launching their 'Post Your Memory' campaign and helping to raise awareness of child poverty in Manchester.

Creative community at Salford's Islington Mill

In Buildings, Culture, Economy and Society on 10.07.2015
Contributed by Laura Ager

The Alternative? Laura Ager takes a look inside Islington Mill, a unique creative space and arts centre in Ordsall, Salford.

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