News Archive
21st September 2017
Largest rocket launched from UK by Manchester space tourism firm
Privately owned commercial space travel company, Starchaser Industries Ltd., has successfully launched their largest rocket, the Skybolt 2, in Northumberland village of Otterburn
19th September 2017
Ninety-seven per cent of international students leave the UK after university
Government exit checks state that overall net migration is much lower than expected
19th September 2017
Angela Rayner: hard Brexit cannot be allowed to undercut universities
Shadow Education Secretary argues that “Labour respects the result of the referendum but rejects the view of many hard-line Tories of a Brexit at any cost”
19th September 2017
Freshers defy stereotypes and target academic success over partying
Freshers excited to move out and achieve academic success, and these Mumsnet reactions suggest that their parents can’t wait either
19th September 2017
Tim Martin: lower VAT in pubs is good for students, economy and government
“Pubs are an important part of the social fabric of the UK”, Tim Martin told The Mancunion ahead of Wetherspoon’s ‘Tax Equality Day’ on the 20th of September
18th September 2017
G4S security return to patrol Manchester’s student suburbs
Manchester City Council is implementing security in Fallowfield and Withington to control antisocial behaviour for the second year in a row
18th September 2017
Manchester student forced to crowdfund degree
International students are rejected from receiving student finance because they don’t meet additional criteria
18th September 2017
Manchester second most entrepreneurial UK city
Mayor Andy Burnham tells The Mancunion that Manchester “doesn’t like being second-best at anything”
18th September 2017
Manchester University version of Monopoly now on sale
Fear not – you can still be the tiny silver dog, though halls in Fallowfield are where Old Kent Road would usually be
15th September 2017
Preview: Pizza and Prosecco festival
Calling all Pizza and Prosecco enthusiasts, the perfect pair comes to Manchester as part of a national tour on the 16th of September.
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12th September 2017
Preview: Alston Bar and Beef launches in Manchester
Whilst a bit on the expensive side, this new restaurant could be the perfect place to take a date (you actually like) or your parents to celebrate exam success
12th September 2017
University of Manchester ranks 54th in the world
The University of Manchester continues to climb up the Times Higher Education’s global university ranking
12th September 2017
Lemn Sissay launches university scheme to boost number of black males in legal sector
Poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay, the Chancellor of The University of Manchester, launches a new university bursary designed to increase the number of black males embarking on careers in law and the criminal justice sector
8th September 2017
Illegal arrests in Iran
4th September 2017
82% of students suffer from stress and anxiety, UniHealth report suggests
82% of UK university students admit experiencing stress and anxiety and 1 in 5 have suicidal feelings, report suggests
4th September 2017
Falmouth Anchor ends print publication but hasn’t lost hope
The student newspaper has opted to end its print circulation and instead focus on building a strong digital platform
1st September 2017
Manchester student to make an impact in Nepal
Manchester student set to make positive difference in Nepal when she takes part in an expedition with sustainable development charity Raleigh International
1st September 2017
NUS President launches new poverty commission
Shakira Martin tells press that the odds are “overwhelmingly stacked against” working class students
25th August 2017
Manchester airport bomber imprisoned
43 year old Nadeem Muhammed has been imprisoned for 18 years for planning to bomb a Ryanair flight leaving Manchester Airport
21st August 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Alastair Campbell urges students to take action on Brexit
Alastair Campbell calls for Manchester students to attend the upcoming ‘Stop Brexit’ protest to show “depth of concern and anger about Brexit”