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30th October 2017

Lack of living wage makes young people poorer

Under-25s are losing out on thousands of pounds a year without the National Living Wage, new study finds
27th October 2017

University of Manchester professor in ‘sexist’ twitter row

As well as tweeting about waking up next to a Students’ Union Women Officer, it appears the professor has been ‘liking’ other controversial content on Twitter
25th October 2017

Manchester University questioned over Brexit teaching

Students’ Union Education Officer suggested that “government interfering with academic autonomy is dangerous” as letter is sent to MPs about Brexit teaching
24th October 2017

Campaign launched to tackle hate crime on campus

The University of Manchester receives new funding to tackle hate crime and harassment on campus
24th October 2017

WE’RE ON STRIKE: staff to protest job cuts

With many seminars and lectures cancelled, University of Manchester students are set to join striking staff and demonstrate against the proposed staff cuts
24th October 2017

National Hate Crime Awareness Week

This week marks the start of UK’s ‘National Hate Crime Awareness Week’ here in Manchester
24th October 2017

Love for the Streets: Halloween soundclash

Love for the Streets CEO believes that the event is an opportunity to “take something that previously had no social value and make it socially impactful”
24th October 2017

Migration researchers team up with theatre group

The multi-media theatre production is part of the University of Manchester’s first-ever Manchester Migration Month spanning across October
24th October 2017

Playboy’s history in Manchester

The Mancunion remembers Playboys legacy in Manchester following the death of Hugh Hefner
24th October 2017

‘I champion the university… but they have treated me poorly’

Majid Ahmed tells the Mancunion about the stress caused by the University’s reluctance to admit a mistake in regards to his PhD tuition fees

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24th October 2017

Mayor Andy Burnham awarded Doubleday Award

Mayor has been praised for demonstrating “great leadership for our community in the wake of the tragic events”
24th October 2017

Balfour ‘Celebrations’ on campus enrage students and staff

The organisation of independent groups celebrating the centenary of the Balfour Declaration on the University campus has sparked outrage amongst some members of the university
24th October 2017

Robots take over Manchester

An exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry
24th October 2017

Child sexual exploitation assurance review underway

The report comes in response to public concern regarding issues raised in recent broadcasts
24th October 2017

Campaign underway against government’s Universal Credit scheme

The Disabled Students’ Campaign and Disability Rights UK have teamed up to protect essential benefits for disabled students
24th October 2017

Jodrell Bank Observatory nominated for UK’s next candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status

Jodrell Bank set to join illustrious company of world monuments after selection as a candidate for the UNESCO world heritage list
23rd October 2017

New bus pass not possible until April 2018

Controversy surrounds the creation of an affordable “pass accepted by First and Stagecoach”, a stated priority of the General Secretary
23rd October 2017

The Manchester Tyrants: who are they?

Taking a look at the university’s team in an ever-growing sport
20th October 2017

Free IFS talk on whether rich pay enough tax

“If you care about who’s paying for our public services, you should come to our public talk on the 24th” said IFS Associate Director ahead of free public talk
19th October 2017

Are student societies safe from sexual assault?

Multiple women’s allegations of sexual assault against a society figure raise questions about student safety