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Ella Logan-Wilson

Final Union Assembly of the 2024-25 year focuses on harmful language guidelines

The third Union Assembly of the year debated a proposal on “outdated” language in academic settings
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Students expected to pay an average of £456 to attend graduation, according to Mancunion survey

Students expected to pay an average of £456 to attend graduation, according to Mancunion survey

A survey conducted by The Mancunion found students pay an average of £259.5 per night to stay in Manchester for July graduation ceremonies
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UK Supreme Court’s “heartbreaking attack on the rights of trans people” faces backlash

UK Supreme Court’s “heartbreaking attack on the rights of trans people” faces backlash

University of Manchester Students’ Union and on-campus groups critique the Supreme Courts recent decision
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‘Solidarity with Palestine’ Students’ Union motion faces backlash from University of Manchester as voting gets delayed

‘Solidarity with Palestine’ Students’ Union motion faces backlash from University of Manchester as voting gets delayed

A Manchester Students’ Union motion is currently facing anger online after amendments were voted down
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MMU students set to pay £1,716 LESS a year than UoM students currently living in Brook Hall

MMU students set to pay £1,716 LESS a year than UoM students currently living in Brook Hall

Manchester Metropolitan students will pay £166 a week for Brook Hall compared to current University of Manchester tenants paying £205pw
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“We’re disgraced by this”: Kurdish Society receives leaflets asking if they “have information on dangerous people smugglers”

“We’re disgraced by this”: Kurdish Society receives leaflets asking if they “have information on dangerous people smugglers”

University of Manchester Kurdish Society posted photos on social media of the leaflets and has questioned the Students’ Unions approach to sensitive post
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Disabled student felt discriminated against after access to lifts and bathrooms blocked in Simon Building occupation

Disabled student felt discriminated against after access to lifts and bathrooms blocked in Simon Building occupation

Disabled student, taking part in the Simon Building occupation, described experience as “humiliating” after access to lifts and bathrooms blocked
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“Together, we will win the future”: Protestors gather in Manchester as part of global demonstrations in solidarity with Türkiye

“Together, we will win the future”: Protestors gather in Manchester as part of global demonstrations in solidarity with Türkiye

March 24th saw a massive organisation of Turkish students and members of the community, demonstrating for “the struggle for democracy”
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Students occupy the Simon Building on University of Manchester campus

Students occupy the Simon Building on University of Manchester campus

Pro-Palestine groups on campus announce occupation of the Simon Building, calling for the University of Manchester to “stop supporting the genocidal regime”
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Proposed “draconian” bill would allow protestors to be arrested for wearing face coverings

Proposed “draconian” bill would allow protestors to be arrested for wearing face coverings

Various rights groups have questioned elements of the proposed Crime and Policing Bill that would allow protestors to be arrested for covering their face or climbing memorials
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Universities’ handling of Pro-Palestine protest questioned by Sky News and High Court

Universities’ handling of Pro-Palestine protest questioned by Sky News and High Court

Universities responses to Pro-Palestine protest action has been called into question this week due to an investigation by Sky News/Liberty and a High Court ruling
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“I wouldn’t go back if you paid me!”: Students start petition to lower rent price of “dreadful” Brook Hall accommodation

“I wouldn’t go back if you paid me!”: Students start petition to lower rent price of “dreadful” Brook Hall accommodation

University of Manchester students have started a petition asking for the “unnecessary raise” in rent prices to be changed
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LeadMCR 2025: Statistical breakdown of the results

The results of LeadMCR 2025 have been released. Read the full breakdown of voting numbers and society endorsements here
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‘Fight the Rent Hike’ Protest sees big LeadMCR candidate turnout

‘Fight the Rent Hike’ Protest sees big LeadMCR candidate turnout

February 20 ‘Rent Hike’ protest saw a noticeable number of LeadMCR candidates in attendance
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Your new Student Executive team for 2025-2026

Your new Student Executive team for 2025-2026

The winners for LeadMCR 2025 have been announced
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LeadMCR 2025 Results

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Welcome to The Mancunion’s coverage of the LeadMCR results night! The team will be keeping you up-to-date on all the big wins of the evening. Stay tuned.
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Interview with our departing Wellbeing & Liberation Officer: Aisha Akram

The Mancunion sat down with the departing Wellbeing & Liberation Officer Aisha Akram to discuss her two-year stint in the role
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Reclaim the Night 2024: Interviews with student community leaders

Reclaim the Night 2024: Interviews with student community leaders

The Mancunion sat down with community organisers and society leaders to discuss the introduction of political aims for this year’s Reclaim the Night
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LeadMCR 2025: What do UoM students think is the biggest issue affecting them at the moment?

LeadMCR 2025: What do UoM students think is the biggest issue affecting them at the moment?

With LeadMCR elections looming, we spoke to students across campus about the biggest issues they felt were affecting them
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LeadMCR: Application Requirements changing for new applicants

LeadMCR: Application Requirements changing for new applicants

LeadMCR is returning again this year, what’s changed from last year to this year?
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