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Is it art?: Nancy Rothwell looking at things

Is it art?: Nancy Rothwell looking at things

In this Is it Art? Chess Bradley examines whether the blog, Nancy Rothwell Looking at Things, is art.
New University accommodation opened in Fallowfield

New University accommodation opened in Fallowfield

The new accommodation features 1,122 new student rooms in self-catered flats, and was opened by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Dame Nancy Rothwell.
Climate activists end UoM occupation

Climate activists end UoM occupation

The group called UoM’s tactics “heavy handed”
Climate activists occupy UoM: As it happened

Climate activists occupy UoM: As it happened

They’re demanding UoM divest from all fossil fuel companies
Year in Review 2019: Interview with Nancy Rothwell

Year in Review 2019: Interview with Nancy Rothwell

She’s been the Vice-Chancellor of UoM for nine years, so how does she think 2018/19 went?
UoM becomes official Living Wage employer

UoM becomes official Living Wage employer

4 months after a open meeting by the students’ Living Wage campaign, UoM has been granted its Living Wage status
Lower tuition fees threaten number of university places

Lower tuition fees threaten number of university places

Course sizes could shrink in the near future to accommodate a reduction in fees
UoM begins search for North Campus development partner

UoM begins search for North Campus development partner

A Prior Information of Notice was submitted last week by the university to invite investors to consider subsidising the new North Campus
Uni finances rattle leadership

Uni finances rattle leadership

It was also revealed that Professor Dame Rothwell’s overall pay packet fell by £34,000
EXCLUSIVE: University of Manchester staff expenses revealed

EXCLUSIVE: University of Manchester staff expenses revealed

Data obtained by The Mancunion shows staff expenses being spent on luxuries such as private childcare, clothing, and entertainment.
The Campus Masterplan 2022

The Campus Masterplan 2022

The Campus Masterplan looks to have placed an emphasis on STEM subjects over others
New Brunswick Park opened by Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

New Brunswick Park opened by Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Professor Dame Rothwell hoped the park would act as a good link between the university and the local residents of Ardwick, as well as improve student well-being through increasing green space on campus
Interview: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Interview: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Editor-in-Chief Kirstie O’Mahony sat down with the VC to talk all things gender, Brexit and, of course, strikes

Manchester University students defend Vice-Chancellor’s pay

Amidst ongoing debates over the pay of University leaders, students have defended Nancy Rothwell’s pay packet

Ex-Chancellor George Osborne given honorary professorship at University of Manchester

Reaction to the news has been mixed, with the university praising Osborne’s dedication to the Northern Powerhouse and its growing economy, while critics have questioned the ex-Chancellor’s credentials

Women in science: absolutely zero boundaries

In honour of International Women’s Day, Science & Technology Reporter, Katie Holmes, takes us through the most influential and inspiring female scientists in Manchester’s history

Bath chemistry academic leads Christmas Lectures

Professor Saiful Islam, will present ‘Supercharged: Fuelling the Future’ at the 80th anniversary of Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell’s disrespect for the student body

After his interview with Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell was pulled from last week’s edition of The Mancunion, Jacob Nicholas argues the case for our independence from the university

Manchester receives prestigious royal award

For its successes in Materials research, the University of Manchester has been awarded one of 12 Regius Professorships to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday

Almost 1 per cent of University of Manchester staff on salaries over £100,000

Data obtained by the Taxpayers’ Alliance reveals some of the most highly-paid staff members at HE institutions