The Mancunion
Newspaper & web Visit The Mancunion
Britain's largest student newspaper. News, investigations, culture and sport — in print fortnightly and online every day.
18,372Articles
7Print issues / yr
1964Since
Manchester Media Group · Est. 1964 Three titles.
Three titles.
One student newsroom.
The Mancunion, Fuse FM and Fuse TV — Britain's largest student media network, written, broadcast and filmed by students at the University of Manchester. One account, one front door, every story.
3,297 contributors this year 4 pieces this month 62 years on campus
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Six decades of student journalism
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1964Founded — 62 years on campus and counting
19k+ Stories, episodes & shows published all-time
3,297 Student contributors writing & producing this year
4 Pieces published in the last 30 days
Network output, 2016–2026
articles, episodes & recordings published| Year | Published |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,525 |
| 2017 | 1,731 |
| 2018 | 1,713 |
| 2019 | 1,716 |
| 2020 | 1,036 |
| 2021 | 787 |
| 2022 | 1,278 |
| 2023 | 1,369 |
| 2024 | 843 |
| 2025 | 866 |
| 2026 | 293 |
Published output by title
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Three newsrooms, one network
Each title keeps its own voice and audience. Behind them sits one shared platform — single sign-in, one editorial workflow, and a media library every outlet draws from.
Fuse FM
Student radio Visit Fuse FM
Award-winning student radio broadcasting live from the Students' Union, with shows, sessions and podcasts on demand.
454Shows & recordings
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Fuse TV
Student television Visit Fuse TV
Cinematic, video-first student TV — drama, documentary, interviews and live events, streaming on the network and YouTube.
132Episodes & videos
HDKit & suites
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