Molly Wilkinson

Features Editor

Molly Wilkinson
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Location
Manchester
Education
Manchester University
Expertise

Student Culture, Lifestyle, Opinions, Music, Books, Feminism, Fashion, Dating, Instant Ramen, The Libertines, Gothic Literature, Solo Travel

  • Molly is the Features Editor of The Manchester Tab, her role is finding unique stories that affect students and conveying them in a considered, long-form style. This entails conducting interviews and ensuring that opinion pieces are backed up with appropriate evidence whilst always making sure to find a new angle
  • Molly enjoys lifestyle and culture writing, zooming in on sub-cultures within the univeristy community and interviewing students to share a variety of viewpoints. She is passionate about holding the univeristy accountable and ensuring that well researched journalism is at the core of her articles
  • In her spare time, Molly enjoys checking out the creative scene in Manchester by attending a variety of gigs, art exhibitions, and nightlife. She has volunteered in hostels and farms across Europe which has increased her interest in travel writing whilst sustaining her passion for learning about different communities

Experience

Molly wrote for the Opinion and Lifestyle sections of The Mancunion in 2021 and 2022 before joining The Tab in 2023 where she moved into editorial work. She was shortlisted for The Guardian's Hugo Young Award 2023 for her article promoting honest discussions around sexual health.

Education

Molly is in her third and final year studying English Literature at The University of Manchester. She studied English Literature, History, and Fine Art at A-Level, acquiring A*A*A*.

THE TAB'S EDITORIAL POLICIES

The Tab's journalism is brought to you by young reporters who like being first. On university campuses, our writers deliver local news you care about. At The Tab HQ, our experienced journalists write about everything from breaking news to politics to pop culture to TikTok trends to the latest entertainment and celeb gossip. Our aim is to deliver sharp, original, and agenda-setting journalism to young people. All our stories are fact checked and sources verified. Further information on our editorial policies and processes can be found here.

Posts

Manchester student suspended for occupation in protest of university links to Israel

The student’s suspension bans any presence on campus except for academic or welfare purposes

Ok, here’s all the drama behind Olivia Rodrigo’s new album bonus tracks

If you thought Vampire was targeted…

Private jets to £10K a night holidays: All of Molly Mae’s biggest controversies

‘She’s Margaret Thatcher with a fake tan’

University of Manchester received the most applications out of the Russell Group in 2024

It is sometimes hard to see why when you’re traipsing to uni on the 142 in the rain…

The five best places for students to spend Valentine’s Day this year in Manchester

You don’t need a partner to celebrate today – grab some of your housemates and have a fun night out!

Not even Sophie Ellis-Bextor could get full marks on this Saltburn soundtrack quiz

It wasn’t just Murder On The Dancefloor!

ALIVE: Manchester’s student-run festival is back with a bang this month

Come and check out over 30 student artists for the price of a pint

Six of the most unique societies at the University of Manchester

Now that your Freshers’ wristband has expired, have a look at what else Manchester has to offer besides 256

Manchester students told hackers will release ‘life destroying’ data unless uni pays ransom

They also claim students can pay a ‘small fee’ to not have their data leaked