News Archive
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
23rd October 2017
The Manchester Tyrants: who are they?
Taking a look at the university’s team in an ever-growing sport
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
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
18th October 2017
Green jobs suffer slow growth in Manchester
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is determined to correct slow but steady job growth in green sectors
17th October 2017
Music event to raise money for anti-trafficking society
“Help us fight exploitation while having a good night!” said president of the Students Against Human Trafficking society ahead of upcoming musical fundraiser
17th October 2017
An innocent act of kindness
Keep your eyes peeled for our new innocent angels Hannah and Esme delivering #innocentactsofkindness around campus
17th October 2017
UK’s largest meat supplier violates food safety standards
The University of Manchester calls for reassessment of the UK’s food system after a huge poultry meat company has been found repacking old meat
17th October 2017
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17th October 2017
University launches interactive tree trail
“People have a very personal relationship with the trees that they see each day” said Urban Green Managing Director as University launches tree trail
17th October 2017
Rude bus drivers or difficult students?
The Mancunion has investigated student experience with bus drivers after a Manchester Metropolitan University student allegedly faced harassment and discrimination
17th October 2017
Collision of two neutron stars observed for the first time
It’s almost as ground-breaking as the first ever observation of gravitational waves
16th October 2017
Manchester International Festival enjoys record-breaking success
Biennial festival brings more money into local economy than ever before
16th October 2017
Squatter hell for Salford students
Refusal of previous tenant to leave the property has split up a group of five friends
16th October 2017
Antwerp Mansion forced to reduce capacity
Ticket holders to Antwerp Mansion’s Regression Sessions event on Saturday night had their tickets revoked last minute due to fire hazards
16th October 2017
Health Secretary announces more places for student nurses
Plans to tackle NHS staff shortages continue as Jeremy Hunt reveals plans to increase the number of nurses being trained and lifting the 1% pay cap on nurses in the workforce
16th October 2017
UoM creates new test that could help prevent breast cancer
Women with a family history of breast cancer are on track to be able to be tested for risks
16th October 2017
Volunteering opportunities for students to be showcased at fair
“Employers value student volunteering because they look for rounded graduates”, Head of Careers Service said ahead of Volunteering and Social Justice Fair
16th October 2017
Unhappy Manny?
A recent report by the Office of National Statistics has found Manchester to be one of the saddest and most anxious places in the UK — is there anything that can be done?