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One Mic Stand
Roma Havers' previews the University of Manchester’s closest Slam poetry night at the Contact Theatre, at 7pm on the 3rd March 2017
Books
Northern Lights Writer's Conference
Roma Havers discusses the upcoming Writing Conference in Sale
Opinion
Why Manchester does not need your poetry ‘crown’
Roma Havers joins forces with Manchester's poetry community in response to the Manchester Evening News article ‘Why Manchester should be crowned the capital of poetry’
Books
Top 5: Books that shaped my year
Roma Havers reflects on a year of great books and the top five that stood out
Books
Preview: Louder Than Words Festival
Roma Havers previews Louder Than Words Festival and its events this weekend
Theatre
Review: University of Manchester Comedy Society stand-up night
Roma Havers reviews the University of Manchester Comedy Society's first open mic night
News
Women's campaign: Sticks and Stones launch
Roma Havers introduces the newest Women's Campaign, 'Sticks and Stones' and reviews the launch event
Features
"We need to counter the rubbish that poetry is only for a chosen few"
Books editor Roma Havers interviews the poet Lemn Sissay on his new book Gold from the Stone and his role as Chancellor of the University of Manchester