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University of Manchester spent £1,436 to clean Just Stop Oil graffiti from Ali G

University of Manchester spent £1,436 to clean Just Stop Oil graffiti from Ali G

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the University spent a one-off £1,436 to remove Just Stop Oil graffiti
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BREAKING: Just Stop Oil deface University of Manchester building

BREAKING: Just Stop Oil deface University of Manchester building

The protestor from Just Stop Oil was arrested shortly after the protest
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University of Manchester announce full divestment from fossil fuels

University of Manchester announce full divestment from fossil fuels

The announcement of plans to decarbonise the University’s investment portfolio follows years of student protests and discussions
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Are we still investing in destruction?

Are we still investing in destruction?

Felix Hanif-Banks looks at the state of divestment and sustainability across UK universities following UoM’s recent commitment to decarbonising its investments
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People and Planet UoM form alliance to remove BP’s influence over three universities

People and Planet UoM form alliance to remove BP’s influence over three universities

Kate MacLachlan spoke to People and Planet about BP’s presence on three major university campuses and what they are doing to kick them out
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UoM open consultation on investment “decarbonisation”

UoM open consultation on investment “decarbonisation”

The proposals would see the University of Manchester broadly decarbonise its investment portfolio within the next two years
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Rothwell: UoM will “do a lot more” than other unis to tackle climate crisis

Rothwell: UoM will “do a lot more” than other unis to tackle climate crisis

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell defended the University’s decision not to fully divest from fossil fuels in a meeting with students
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Half of all UK universities commit to fossil fuel divestment

Half of all UK universities commit to fossil fuel divestment

Divestment has often followed successful campaigns from groups such as People and Planet and Fossil Free, but the University of Manchester is yet to commit
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Breaking: Activists leave John Owens after talks with University

Breaking: Activists leave John Owens after talks with University

The activists left after the University committed to reviewing their Socially Responsible Investment Policy
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People and Planet taking part in “direct action” after being ignored by university

People and Planet taking part in “direct action” after being ignored by university

University students resort to extreme action after lack of engagement from the university
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University of York announce full divestment from fossil fuels

University of York announce full divestment from fossil fuels

York Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffrey said the University had “an obligation to act”
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Climate activists occupy UoM: As it happened

Climate activists occupy UoM: As it happened

They’re demanding UoM divest from all fossil fuel companies
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BDS mark Israeli Apartheid Week at UoM

BDS mark Israeli Apartheid Week at UoM

The week will attempt to spread awareness of the University’s investment in companies that arm Israel
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Investing in destruction: how much does the University of Manchester invest in fossil fuels?

Investing in destruction: how much does the University of Manchester invest in fossil fuels?

A Freedom of Information request by The Mancunion has revealed that the University invested £9.9m this year in fossil fuel and oil companies
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What do we want? Divestment! When do we want it? Now!

What do we want? Divestment! When do we want it? Now!

Chloe Hatton went down to People and Planet’s protest for the divestment of fossil fuels to see what it was all about
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In conversation with: People and Planet

In conversation with: People and Planet

Chloe Hatton sat down to chat with Sophie Marriott about all things environment
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The art of protest is not lost

The art of protest is not lost

Sophie Marriott argues that despite a feeling of disenchantment with politics in the UK there is still a politically engaged base of youthful activists.
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Student campaigners demand divestment

Student campaigners demand divestment

One protester said she was glad that prospective students touring the University got to see that students are politically aware and holding the University to account
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Students to re-assert fossil fuel divestment demands

Students to re-assert fossil fuel divestment demands

Three student campaigning groups say “enough is enough”
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Student protesters demand divestment

Demonstrators from a coalition of groups rallied outside a meeting of the Board of Governors to oppose university investments in fossil fuels and links to the Israeli arms trade
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