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University round-up: new 24/7 helpline, (nearly) oldest-ever graduate, and a rise in burglaries
21st February 2024

University round-up: new 24/7 helpline, (nearly) oldest-ever graduate, and a rise in burglaries

Read the latest news from UK universities, featuring a new 95-year-old graduate and the rollout of a new 24/7 helpline service
Students’ Union release statement in response to “Pro-Life Society” petition
20th February 2024

Students’ Union release statement in response to “Pro-Life Society” petition

The Students’ Union Exec team has released a statement outlining their legal position in regards to the creation of and affiliation with new societies
Students’ Union addresses new Freedom of Speech Act
15th February 2024

Students’ Union addresses new Freedom of Speech Act

The government’s new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act will come into force from 1 August 2024 and aims to be a provision for freedom of speech and academic freedom across universities and Students’ Unions
Protestors converge on University Green
14th February 2024

Protestors converge on University Green

Protests converge at the University Green, where Students Against Tyranny met with counter-protests from groups including Manchester Leftist Action and the Socialist Worker Student Society
University receives accreditation from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
13th February 2024

University receives accreditation from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The University receives accreditation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), joining the ranks of just five universities in the UK to achieve such recognition
University Round-up: Spy cameras, holograms, and a vote of no confidence
10th February 2024

University Round-up: Spy cameras, holograms, and a vote of no confidence

Is university changing in the modern age? Zoom may be a thing of the past as hologram lectures are introduced and spy cameras are caught inside university buildings: read our university round-up
University of Manchester secures Disability Confident Leader status
7th February 2024

University of Manchester secures Disability Confident Leader status

Successful accreditation of the award requires organisations to demonstrate their commitment to disability equality
“Declaration of war:” Night & Day Cafe’s legal dispute continues
6th February 2024

“Declaration of war:” Night & Day Cafe’s legal dispute continues

The original noise abatement notice was filed in 2021, but Night & Day is again in court to opposed the council’s complaints
UCU release report on the “gig-economy” in universities
6th February 2024

UCU release report on the “gig-economy” in universities

A UCU report exposes the use of “gig-economy contracts” by British universities, with the University of Manchester having 80% of research staff on fixed-term contracts
Fallowfield campus redevelopment approved by city council
6th February 2024

Fallowfield campus redevelopment approved by city council

The Fallowfield campus redevelopment has been approved, with a phased project aiming to create 3,300 new student beds

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The University of Manchester announces bicentenary festival plans
5th February 2024

The University of Manchester announces bicentenary festival plans

The University of Manchester’s bicentenary is to be marked by the “Universally Manchester Festival,” showcasing student creativity and highlighting the past, present, and future of the University
New contractor set to replace Blackboard in 2025
5th February 2024

New contractor set to replace Blackboard in 2025

Blackboard finds itself set to be replaced by Canvas as the University’s primary digital learning environment in 2025
University bicentenary celebrations light Oxford Road purple
1st February 2024

University bicentenary celebrations light Oxford Road purple

The University of Manchester launches its bicentenary with a special Light Up event on Oxford Road and in the Manchester Museum
Winter round-up: what happened over the Christmas break?
30th January 2024

Winter round-up: what happened over the Christmas break?

A new Vice-Chancellor has been announced, Rothwell has received official recognition, and student areas are changing – all this has happened over the break, but this winter round-up should bring you up to date
Greater Manchester Combined Authority opens consultation on its new Good Landlord Charter
29th January 2024

Greater Manchester Combined Authority opens consultation on its new Good Landlord Charter

The Charter aims to improve the standard of renting and hold landlords to account, in both the private and social renting sectors
Duncan Ivison confirmed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester
25th January 2024

Duncan Ivison confirmed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester has confirmed that Professor Duncan Ivison has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University, succeeding Dame Nancy Rothwell
University of Manchester wins prize from the Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland
24th January 2024

University of Manchester wins prize from the Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland

The award of the 2030 climate action prize to the University of Manchester comes as a recognition of it’s progress towards achieving zero carbon by 2038
Government announces an increase in BBC licence fees from April 2024
22nd January 2024

Government announces an increase in BBC licence fees from April 2024

The government has announced a rise in BBC licence fees from next year. But what are the reasons behind this decision?
The Christabel Pankhurst Institute opens
19th December 2023

The Christabel Pankhurst Institute opens

The University of Manchester’s newest flagship building welcomes cutting edge healthcare technology research
Nancy Rothwell given Outstanding Achievement Award by the Times Higher Education
18th December 2023

Nancy Rothwell given Outstanding Achievement Award by the Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has awarded Nancy Rothwell for successes at “every rung of the ladder”