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Anja Samy

Anja Samy

Editorial Advisor and Head of Manchester Media Group.

Chilean protests: Violence and social control

Chilean protests: Violence and social control

With reports of police in Chile blinding people with rubber bullets and sexually assaulting detainees, Francisco Espinoza argues that people are being violently repressed because they are pushing for radical change
Chilean Protests: A history of student rebellion

Chilean Protests: A history of student rebellion

“Chile has woken up and the world is waking up” – Javier von Marées discusses the history behind the current protests in Chile
UoM and the SU commit to reviewing investment portfolio

UoM and the SU commit to reviewing investment portfolio

This commitment came as a result of pressure from a week-long student occupation in protest of Manchester University fossil fuel investment
Universities promise to minimise the impact of industrial action on students

Universities promise to minimise the impact of industrial action on students

The University of Manchester, alongside 60 other higher education institutions in the UK, is currently undergoing eight days of industrial action by staff over pensions, pay and conditions. Universities have been advised to “minimise” the impact of industrial action by using teaching staff not participating in the strike to cover for absent colleagues and rescheduling […]
UCU urges Brian Cox not to cross picket line

UCU urges Brian Cox not to cross picket line

UCU members appeal to Brian Cox “not to cross the picket line” for his scheduled lecture tomorrow at UoM
John Owens occupation: Meeting agreed between University leadership and student climate activists

John Owens occupation: Meeting agreed between University leadership and student climate activists

The group, who began their occupation on Tuesday, say they are prepared to occupy “until our demands are met”
Lightopia: Heaton Park never looked so magical

Lightopia: Heaton Park never looked so magical

Like a moth to a flame – Editor-In-Chief Anja Samy takes a journey through the magical lantern festival in Heaton Park
Student activists occupy finance offices in protest of University fossil fuel investments

Student activists occupy finance offices in protest of University fossil fuel investments

Student group, People and Planet UoM, have staged an occupation of the John Owens building in a bid to put pressure on the University to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry. The protestors intend to continue their occupation until the University fully commit to the divestment of funds from fossil fuel companies. Campaign group […]
Inside the UoM People and Planet occupation

Inside the UoM People and Planet occupation

Students have no access to news food supplies and the group has been split in half, meaning two protestors are currently occupying a corridor with no access to toilets
Huge blaze at student accommodation in Bolton

Huge blaze at student accommodation in Bolton

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the use of cladding on accommodation blocks was a “concern”
UoM call for ‘immediate’ return of exchange students in Hong Kong

UoM call for ‘immediate’ return of exchange students in Hong Kong

The decision comes after major Hong Kong universities close for the remainder of the semester due to violent protests
Students opinions on Gen Sec’s anti-vegan rant

Students opinions on Gen Sec’s anti-vegan rant

Kwarme Kwarteng published a string of posts on his personal facebook account criticising justifications for veganism

UoM second-fastest growing ‘sugar baby’ university in UK

Figures show a growing number of students across the country signing up to Sugar Baby websites
Crossword Answers – Issue 5

Crossword Answers – Issue 5

Did you get them all right? Find out the answers from issue 5’s crossword here
The world’s funniest photography competition

The world’s funniest photography competition

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards engages the public with conservation through its refreshing take on the often grandiose world of wildlife photography
Opinion: Gucci’s history of insensitivity is a step too far for fashion

Opinion: Gucci’s history of insensitivity is a step too far for fashion

Editor-In-Chief, Anja Samy, considers the boundaries of artistic inspiration in the fashion industry
Student Art Pass: A year’s worth of art for £5

Student Art Pass: A year’s worth of art for £5

Get discounted or free access to almost 250 galleries, exhibitions, museums and more
Charlie Sloth brings his Apple Music Tour to UoM

Charlie Sloth brings his Apple Music Tour to UoM

Fire in the Freshers’ Fair as Phedra Broch interviews Charlie Sloth on his history in the biz, UK music and Drake
XR protest the UoM Freebies Fair

XR protest the UoM Freebies Fair

Protestors accused certain Freebies Fair companies of ‘greenwashing’
EU students urged to secure settled status as Brexit looms

EU students urged to secure settled status as Brexit looms

A guide on how to apply for settled status in the UK as an EU student