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Dress for change: Fashion Soc and LGBTQ+ Soc’s charity catwalk takes centre stage

Dress for change: Fashion Soc and LGBTQ+ Soc’s charity catwalk takes centre stage

A preview of what to expect at Fashion Soc and LGBTQ Soc’s Charity Fashion Show on March 11
Large protest held on campus against the Manchester Pro-Life Society

Large protest held on campus against the Manchester Pro-Life Society

A movement to protest the first meeting of the Manchester Pro-Life Society began at 6pm, starting at the Students’ Union and moving to the Zochonis Building as the Manchester Pro-Life society were having their meeting
The paradoxes of student democracy

The paradoxes of student democracy

Low engagement in student democracy leads to expectations that are both too high and both too low – why? They promise the impossible, and don’t deliver
Record 159 students apply to LeadMCR

Record 159 students apply to LeadMCR

159 students have applied, breaking the record set in 2016
Government’s Freedom of Speech legislation consulted at Union Assembly

Government’s Freedom of Speech legislation consulted at Union Assembly

Students were consulted on the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act and how it affects Students’ Union and students at the Union Assembly
Students’ Union release statement in response to “Pro-Life Society” petition

Students’ Union release statement in response to “Pro-Life Society” petition

The Students’ Union Exec team has released a statement outlining their legal position in regards to the creation of and affiliation with new societies
Students’ Union addresses new Freedom of Speech Act

Students’ Union addresses new Freedom of Speech Act

The government’s new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act will come into force from 1 August 2024 and aims to be a provision for freedom of speech and academic freedom across universities and Students’ Unions
We’re still in a cost of living crisis. Where’s our £170 this year?

We’re still in a cost of living crisis. Where’s our £170 this year?

The University’s forgotten about the cost of living crisis, and has left students grappling in the same tough financial circumstances; this year, with a £170-shaped hole in their pockets
Support for gender diverse students: Gender Expression Fund and option to add pronouns on Microsoft 365

Support for gender diverse students: Gender Expression Fund and option to add pronouns on Microsoft 365

Students can access a Gender Expression Fund, and add their pronouns on Microsoft 365, in two separate announcements which both aim to support gender diverse students
A fresher’s take on Freshers’ Week

A fresher’s take on Freshers’ Week

Freshers’ Week didn’t live up to my expectations: is the University out of touch with its students?
The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union

The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union

The International Society had existed as an independent charity since 1966
Union Assembly results: both motions pass student vote

Union Assembly results: both motions pass student vote

Results from the Union Assembly vote pass both motions proposed
Vintage Folk: Manchester’s monthly vintage warehouse sale comes to the SU

Vintage Folk: Manchester’s monthly vintage warehouse sale comes to the SU

The Students’ Union became home to a vintage clothing pop-up sale hosted by pre-loved experts Vintage Folk. We went down to give it a review!
What have your SU execs been up to this year?

What have your SU execs been up to this year?

The Mancunion investigates whether each member of the 2022/23 Exec Team has fulfilled the promises in their manifesto, whilst looking into the structure of democracy at our SU more widely
The University of Manchester’s Rent Strike marches on

The University of Manchester’s Rent Strike marches on

The University of Manchester rent strike rumbles on as tensions between UoM Rent Strike and university bosses continue to simmer
What you voted for in the LeadMCR elections

What you voted for in the LeadMCR elections

With the winners of the 2023 LeadMCR elections announced, here are the policies that got the new Executive Officer Team elected
LeadMCR voting has opened

LeadMCR voting has opened

Lead MCR voting has opened for next years’ Exec Officer team – Find out everything you need to know below:
Students still being fined for drug possession one year after UoM announces harm reduction approach

Students still being fined for drug possession one year after UoM announces harm reduction approach

Over a year after the University of Manchester announced a shift from zero tolerance to harm reduction £3,300 has been collected in drug possession fines
SU Report: students ‘struggling’ with cost-of-living crisis

SU Report: students ‘struggling’ with cost-of-living crisis

The Students’ Union cost-of-living survey indicates 66% of students feel that their wellbeing has been affected
“Whose streets? Our streets” chants echo during Reclaim the Night

“Whose streets? Our streets” chants echo during Reclaim the Night

This years Reclaim the Night protest saw hundreds of students marching from Fallowfield to the Students’ Union in protest against gender-based violence