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Mentally ill students risk suffering academic sanctions due to lack of support

Mentally ill students risk suffering academic sanctions due to lack of support

An investigation showed that UoM, among others, had mental health policies that could be challenging for people who are suffering
A year older and wiser? UoM in the University League Tables 2020

A year older and wiser? UoM in the University League Tables 2020

University league tables for 2020 show UoM performing well for research and international outlook, but falling behind on student satisfaction
Graphene could help tackle the global water crisis

Graphene could help tackle the global water crisis

A new study by the University of Manchester suggests that graphene-based membranes could remove ions in saltwater, leaving behind clean and safe drinking water
Universities renew private security patrols in Fallowfield

Universities renew private security patrols in Fallowfield

Both UoM and MMU have committed to re-starting the private security patrols in Fallowfield and Withington
Online tool created by UoM to combat climate emergency

Online tool created by UoM to combat climate emergency

The free to use Tyndall Carbon Targeter, designed by The University of Manchester, could assist the UK in reaching national emission goals
UoM “pioneer” student wins place at Digital Academy

UoM “pioneer” student wins place at Digital Academy

University of Manchester student Ariana Escobar Chalen secures summer school placements and £3000 a year funding through Siemens Digital Academy
UoM 6th-best for promoting good sexual health

UoM 6th-best for promoting good sexual health

UoM scored 63.75/100 in the sexual health survey, but 91% of students felt “more could be done to promote good sexual health”
UoM named top university for UK graduate employability

UoM named top university for UK graduate employability

The University of Manchester has been praised by The Sunday Times’ Good University Guide for its curriculum, as well as employability schemes such as Stellify
Manchester Professor named ‘ordinary hero’ by EU

Manchester Professor named ‘ordinary hero’ by EU

UoM Geography department’s Professor Stefan Bouzarovski’s work aims to help the 50 million households worldwide struggling with high energy costs
Brutally beaten homeless man given home in Manchester

Brutally beaten homeless man given home in Manchester

A man who was left hospitalised after being attacked while sleeping rough is one of hundreds offered a fresh start by Greater Manchester Homes Partnership
Oxford Road re-opens after traffic collision

Oxford Road re-opens after traffic collision

Buses are being diverted away from the scene of the collision
Shock economics exam reschedule causes revision chaos

Shock economics exam reschedule causes revision chaos

First and second year economists face scheduling shock as macroeconomics exam is brought forward by two weeks
Top-ranking universities must admit fewer from middle-class backgrounds, says Office for Students

Top-ranking universities must admit fewer from middle-class backgrounds, says Office for Students

“Radical” methods are needed to ensure universities meet diversity targets.
Student activists storm UoM governors meeting

Student activists storm UoM governors meeting

The Mancunion understands that student campaign groups burst into the meeting to campaign against the University’s unethical investments
Fewer students from state-run schools enrolling at uni

Fewer students from state-run schools enrolling at uni

Reports published by Higher Education Statistics Agency shows that the University of Manchester enrols 5.3% less disadvantaged students than the UK average
Tuition fees for two-year degrees to rise to over £11,000

Tuition fees for two-year degrees to rise to over £11,000

The chance to graduate earlier through an accelerated degree programme will come at the cost of higher fees per year
Austerity hitting the North disproportionately worse than Southern areas

Austerity hitting the North disproportionately worse than Southern areas

Cuts to public services combined with increasing demand have led to councils hiking taxes
Disability History Month arrives at the SU

Disability History Month arrives at the SU

Events include a film screening, a conference of disabled sex workers, and a ‘quiet space’ lunch
Fight period poverty with ‘Once A Month’

Fight period poverty with ‘Once A Month’

Victoria Evans speaks to Gaby Hartfield about ‘Once a Month’, a Student Action project fighting period poverty in a compassionate and practical way.
Lift the porn ban

Lift the porn ban

Amy Morris suggests the the University should start treating its students like adults with regards to internet regulations