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Students out of pocket and more occupations: University Round-up

Students out of pocket and more occupations: University Round-up

As the academic year begins, the Mancunion looks across the country for the most interesting stories affecting students at other universities
“We are un Chien Andalusia”: Pixies hold Birmingham Forum in the palm of their hand

“We are un Chien Andalusia”: Pixies hold Birmingham Forum in the palm of their hand

Pixies bring get the perfect balance between old favourites and new material on the promotional tour for 2022 album Doggerel
Preview: Trojan Horse

Preview: Trojan Horse

The award-winning Trojan Horse is a new play telling the true story of ‘hardline’ Muslim teachers and governors facing accusations of extremism

Football’s safety in jeopardy

James Owen asks the question ‘are football grounds safe enough?’ after the sport has seen increasing fan violence
20 Universities responsible for bulk increase in unconditional offers

20 Universities responsible for bulk increase in unconditional offers

New data from UCAS shows that over 7% of all UK applications in 2018 were unconditional
Leeds chosen for Channel 4’s new HQ over Manchester

Leeds chosen for Channel 4’s new HQ over Manchester

The broadcaster has also chosen Bristol and Glasgow to house two new creative hubs
Hot Right Now: Spilt Milk Society

Hot Right Now: Spilt Milk Society

Jasmine Bennett gives the details on Spilt Milk Society’s return to the indie scene for this week’s Hot Right Now
Interview: JAWS

Interview: JAWS

Brummy Connor Schofield of JAWS exhibits his views on the music industry, the importance of mental health and plans for the band’s future

A guide to art over the Christmas break

Laura Joyce gives the breakdown to what’s on nationwide this Christmas

£6000 fees threaten economy and education, say English Vice-Chancellors

Bosses from universities including Birmingham and Reading have harshly criticised suggestions from the Labour Party of cutting the cap on tuition fees to £6000

We should all be Defending Education

In light of the arrests of students at the University of Birmingham, Jenny Sterne argues that universities should be fostering protest, not criminalising it

To veil or not to veil?

In the wake of national controversy over the veil, Alice Rigby discusses the issues surrounding the headdress worn by Muslim women…

A step too far for Manchester’s squash team

Manchester men’s 1st team bow out of the BUCS trophy with a 5-0 semi-final defeat to Birmingham

University Christian Union leader resigns after ‘blacking up’

“Foolish mistake” costs leader his position and causes “damage to anti-racism movements”