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Jacob Robinson

Jacob Robinson

Head Investigations Editor 2023-24 & 2025-26 | Former MMG News Producer 2023-24 | Former Head of Talk Shows and Deputy Head of Podcasting at Fuse FM 2022-23
Rising demand sees nearly half of Work Experience bursary applicants rejected

Rising demand sees nearly half of Work Experience bursary applicants rejected

As competition for graduate roles toughens, students are increasingly turning to unpaid internships and work experience, despite the limited support available from the University
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Live review: Balu Brigada turn Academy 2 into a portal of indie-pop euphoria

Live review: Balu Brigada turn Academy 2 into a portal of indie-pop euphoria

The Kiwi brothers return to Manchester for their first headline show, bringing an evening of genre-blurring ambition
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Shoryu student deal review: I’ll take this over a meal deal any day

Shoryu student deal review: I’ll take this over a meal deal any day

Somewhere between deadlines and dwindling cupboards, a £10 ramen deal starts to sound like a very good idea
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Live review: beaux brings the love to Deaf Institute on Valentine’s Day

Live review: beaux brings the love to Deaf Institute on Valentine’s Day

beaux rounds off his UK tour by showcasing the quiet confidence of an artist shaped as much by persistence as by support online
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Students react to the University of Manchester’s world-first AI partnership with Microsoft

Students react to the University of Manchester’s world-first AI partnership with Microsoft

65,000 students and staff will soon receive full access to Microsoft CoPilot as part of the partnership — but opinions on campus are mixed about its use
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Reports of discrimination made to the University quadruple over the last five academic years

Reports of discrimination made to the University quadruple over the last five academic years

As reports of discrimination soar, students insist the majority of cases remain unseen and unaddressed
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From one pint to an ultra-marathon: Meet Manchester’s most relatable running influencer

From one pint to an ultra-marathon: Meet Manchester’s most relatable running influencer

Joe Tinsley (@joe_tinsley_) chats marathons, mental health, and not taking it too seriously
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35% of the University of Manchester’s books have never been loaned

35% of the University of Manchester’s books have never been loaned

68% of the 674,532 books in the Main Library have been borrowed
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2026 BRIT Award trophy design unveiled at The University of Manchester

2026 BRIT Award trophy design unveiled at The University of Manchester

This is the first time the BRIT’s have been held both in the city and outside of London
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Fight the Rent Hike returns for another academic year

Fight the Rent Hike returns for another academic year

The student campaign group is mobilising over estimated rents of £235 per week in the new Fallowfield halls currently under construction
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Lost Atoms: The stories we tell about love

Lost Atoms: The stories we tell about love

For their 30th anniversary production, Frantic Assembly bring their classically bold physical theatre to a story where memory, intimacy, and conflict collide
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The joys of being unintentional: Life isn’t always about planning

The joys of being unintentional: Life isn’t always about planning

We’re obsessed with doing everything intentionally, but there’s a comfort to be found in letting life unfold naturally
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Bullgogi: Bringing the heat to Piccadilly Gardens

Bullgogi: Bringing the heat to Piccadilly Gardens

Piccadilly Gardens gets a much-needed glow-up with the arrival of Bullgogi, the UK’s largest Korean BBQ
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One step closer to £400 million Fallowfield accommodation redevelopment

One step closer to £400 million Fallowfield accommodation redevelopment

Construction will start early next year, but won’t be fully completed until 2030
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Why we need museums: The power of cultural institutions in modern life

Why we need museums: The power of cultural institutions in modern life

Museums and art galleries are becoming increasingly undervalued, and it’s important we don’t underestimate their importance.
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Live review: International talent put front and centre as Dom Dolla headlines The Warehouse Project

Live review: International talent put front and centre as Dom Dolla headlines The Warehouse Project

Australian Grammy-nominated producer and DJ Dom Dolla packed out Depot Mayfield for his only UK headline show outside of London this year
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University cost of living support fund payouts fall to lowest level since 2021-22

University cost of living support fund payouts fall to lowest level since 2021-22

Payouts to students in the 2024-25 academic year totalled £261,350, compared to £416,810 in the 2023-24 academic year
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What I learnt from my first wine tasting: Celebrating Portugal’s Lisboa wine region

What I learnt from my first wine tasting: Celebrating Portugal’s Lisboa wine region

Few students know much about wine, but after an evening with Wines of Lisboa, it’s something that deserves a lot more appreciation
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The proposed UK-EU mobility scheme is a welcome reminder of pre-Brexit freedoms

The proposed UK-EU mobility scheme is a welcome reminder of pre-Brexit freedoms

The Brexit prison sentence has reduced the number of opportunities young people have to experience life in Europe
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Making the most of your university experience: five pieces of advice I’d give my first-year self

Making the most of your university experience: five pieces of advice I’d give my first-year self

Starting university is exciting, but figuring out how to navigate your own journey and make the most of the experience isn’t always straightforward
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