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Erin Barnett

Erin Barnett


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
University Watch: New Year edition

University Watch: New Year edition

What’s going on in Universities around the UK? Find out here
Students’ Union stands with UCU strikes

Students’ Union stands with UCU strikes

The Students’ Union will support upcoming UCU industrial action, in support of lecturers and other academic staff, it announced on November 17
Universities have no “statutory duty of care” towards students

Universities have no “statutory duty of care” towards students

Universities have no specific “duty of care” to their students according to a judge in Bristol. This ruling came following the death of 20 year old, University of Bristol student, Natasha Abrahart.
“Utterly sickening”: Manchester Animal Rebellion protestors blasted by Labour MP

“Utterly sickening”: Manchester Animal Rebellion protestors blasted by Labour MP

Labour MP Andrew Gwynne criticised members of Animal Rebellion for their protests against animal-based food production in the UK
Manchester Council cancels Bonfire Night

Manchester Council cancels Bonfire Night

Bonfire night is cancelled across Manchester this year, causing disappointment and safety concerns
Could weed be made a Class A drug?

Could weed be made a Class A drug?

Smoking a joint could land you the same number of years in prison as being caught with cocaine, as weed set to become Class A drug
Union Assembly votes to keep police off campus

Union Assembly votes to keep police off campus

A motion severely limiting police presence on campus was passed by a large majority at the first Union Assembly
Manchester out of the running for Eurovision 2023

Manchester out of the running for Eurovision 2023

Liverpool and Glasgow go head-to-head as Manchester misses out on hosting Eurovision 2023.
Who are Liz Truss’ new Education Ministers?

Who are Liz Truss’ new Education Ministers?

On September 9, Liz Truss PM promptly appointed two new Ministers for Higher Education. Who are they and what are their intentions?
Queen’s Funeral Halts Monday’s Freshers Fair

Queen’s Funeral Halts Monday’s Freshers Fair

Monday’s Fresher’s event was cancelled due to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, angering some students and forcing events to be rescheduled.
Album Review: Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road

Album Review: Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road

Ants From Up There by Black Country New Road proves that the bands success after their first studio album was by no means a fluke.
Are you G-A-Y enough?

Are you G-A-Y enough?

A Mancunion investigation has revealed that G-A-Y’s bouncers are allegedly judging clubbers on whether they are ‘gay enough’ to enter the club