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Emily Broncz

Emily Broncz

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
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Police ‘undercounting’ masks true extent of Greater Manchester’s knife crime issue

Police ‘undercounting’ masks true extent of Greater Manchester’s knife crime issue

Greater Manchester Police are pushing to combat knife crime after they discovered erroneous data and knives concealed in public spaces
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Burnham calls for increased ‘stop and search’ to crack down on knife crime in Manchester

Burnham calls for increased ‘stop and search’ to crack down on knife crime in Manchester

Andy Burnham has called for harsher penalties and ‘stop and search’ to be used in an effort to help tackle knife crime in the area
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Tuition fee cuts could hurt under-represented students the most

Tuition fee cuts could hurt under-represented students the most

It has been suggested that a drop in tuition fees could directly affect funding streams which aim to deliver higher levels of participation for underrepresented students
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Jewish Society launches after antisemitism row

Jewish Society launches after antisemitism row

Fears of antisemitism on the Colchester campus have risen after 200 students vote against the creation of a Jewish society and a lecturer posts worrying material on Facebook
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New student group launched to counter crime in Fallowfield

New student group launched to counter crime in Fallowfield

Fallowfield Student Crime – or FSC – also aims to ‘create a dialogue’ between students, community leaders, police, and the universities
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Tuition fees create uncertainty over financial future of UK universities

Tuition fees create uncertainty over financial future of UK universities

The lowering of tuition fees could lead to some UK universities closing in a ‘worst case scenario’ situation if alternative funding is not provided
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UoM’s impact on local community praised in new report

UoM’s impact on local community praised in new report

The University of Manchester’s impact on the local community has been praised by a new report from the Civic University Commission
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Austerity prevents Manchester from becoming Northern Powerhouse

Austerity prevents Manchester from becoming Northern Powerhouse

Spending cuts as a result of austerity have prevented Manchester from outshining rival international cities, but is the Northern Powerhouse still an attainable vision?
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Extinction Rebellion supported by SU with 2% majority

A motion requesting official support of Extinction Rebellion was passed at the University of Manchester Students Union Senate on 7thFebruary. Achieving a majority backing of 68%, barely above the 66% threshold required to pass a Senate motion. The direct action climate change pressure group gathered widespread attention last November after protestors managed to halt traffic […]
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Woe-161: Withington named as Manchester’s most burgled area

Woe-161: Withington named as Manchester’s most burgled area

Greater Manchester Police are warning against public responses to crime, as the force struggles with £215 million funding cuts
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The students ready to fight back: does Fallowfield need a ‘first response’ group?

The students ready to fight back: does Fallowfield need a ‘first response’ group?

University of Manchester student suggests taking a ‘first response team’ in helping to address burglaries in Fallowfield.
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Manchester remains top of graduate employer list for second year in a row

Manchester remains top of graduate employer list for second year in a row

The University of Manchester retains the top spot it won last year, fending off competition from the likes of Bristol and Birmingham
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Fal-low: has the state of Fallowfield reached a new low?

Fal-low: has the state of Fallowfield reached a new low?

Liv Clarke and Emily Broncz examine the current state of Fallowfield and ask whether it falls out of favour with older students
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Burnham calls for ‘clean air zones’ in Manchester to help eliminate dangerous gases

Burnham calls for ‘clean air zones’ in Manchester to help eliminate dangerous gases

The Mayor has assured drivers that the charge is not a substitute for a congestion charge
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Australian survey discovers foreign students face greater risk of suicide

Australian survey discovers foreign students face greater risk of suicide

Foreign students are at greater risk of mental health difficulties than their domestic counterparts, according to new research
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Maintaining the Mancunian link with women’s suffrage

Maintaining the Mancunian link with women’s suffrage

Emily Broncz speaks with Dr Tessa Chynoweth about the Centenary exhibition at The Pankhurst Centre and why it is important to remember women’s suffrage here in Manchester
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Falling out of favour with fast fashion

Falling out of favour with fast fashion

Students often rely on fast fashion companies for stylish and affordable clothes, but more environmentally friendly solutions are available.
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The creative space: Chloe Hawes O.W.W.W.P EP

The creative space: Chloe Hawes O.W.W.W.P EP

This month’s Creative Space features singer Chloe Hawes, who is about to release her latest EP and dicusses how she’s balanced her music with university.
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