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Student Newspaper Roundup: March Edition

Student Newspaper Roundup: March Edition

The Mancunion looks at at some of the recent articles by student newspapers across the UK in the March edition of the Student Newspaper Roundup.

“Innovation Hub” to be Created in William Kay House

“Innovation Hub” to be Created in William Kay House

The work, due to be completed in autumn 2026, forms part of the wider Manchester 2035 strategy, which focuses on innovation and social responsibility

Conservatives pledge to cut “dead-end” courses and reduce student loan rates

Conservatives pledge to cut “dead-end” courses and reduce student loan rates

Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the savings made would be rediverted towards new apprenticeships.

University Reports Record-High Income of Over £1.4 Billion in 2024/25

University Reports Record-High Income of Over £1.4 Billion in 2024/25

The University of Manchester reported record-high income for the 2024/25 financial year totalling over £1.4 billion

Manchester Piccadilly Partial Closure to Begin on February 14

Manchester Piccadilly Partial Closure to Begin on February 14

The partial closure of Manchester Piccadilly will begin on February 14 and last nine days. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for journeys, as most services will be replaced by buses

Student Newspaper Roundup: December Edition

Student Newspaper Roundup: December Edition

The Mancunion reports on some of the latest news stories from student newspapers across the UK

Manchester Piccadilly to Close for Nine Days in February 2026

Manchester Piccadilly to Close for Nine Days in February 2026

Manchester Piccadilly, the busiest railway station in the North West of England, will close for nine days in February 2026. Most services will instead terminate elsewhere

Manchester Christmas Markets Open Across the City

Manchester Christmas Markets Open Across the City

Manchester’s Christmas markets opened on Friday November 7 and will run until Monday December 22 across the city centre

University Launches ‘Challenge Accepted’

University Launches ‘Challenge Accepted’

The University of Manchester’s new ‘Challenge Accepted’ campaign has four main priorities and forms part of its Manchester 2035 strategy

Four Reform UK Councillors Suspended After Video Row

Four Reform UK Councillors Suspended After Video Row

Reform UK has announced the suspension of four of its Kent councillors following the leaking of a video, which showed the Kent County Council leader shouting and swearing at colleagues

Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell Elected Labour Deputy Leader

Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell Elected Labour Deputy Leader

Lucy Powell has been elected as Labour deputy leader after a vote among Party members and trade union affiliates.

Student Newspaper Roundup: October Edition

Student Newspaper Roundup: October Edition

The Mancunion takes a look at recent stories from student newspapers across the country.

France’s Political Future Uncertain Despite PM’s Re-Appointment

France’s Political Future Uncertain Despite PM’s Re-Appointment

In the latest development in France’s ongoing political crisis, Sébastien Lecornu was re-appointed Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron, just four days after resigning from the role

New Schengen border checks: All you need to know

New Schengen border checks: All you need to know

Sunday October 12 saw the introduction of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). Here’s all you need to know about how it will work

Tel Aviv University and Cops Discussed at First Union Assembly of the Year

Tel Aviv University and Cops Discussed at First Union Assembly of the Year

The first Union Assembly took place on Thursday, October 16. The two policies discussed were the University of Manchester’s partnership with Tel Aviv University and Cops Out

George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election

George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election

Local businessman and independent candidate David Tully won the second most votes. This marks the first by-election since 1945 in which the top two candidates were from outside the three major parties.

John Rylands Library to undergo major £7.6m transformation

John Rylands Library to undergo major £7.6m transformation

The John Rylands will undergo a £7.6m revision, allowing the building to meet mid-21st century needs

Why European rugby must not forget Italy

Why European rugby must not forget Italy

Italy’s narrow loss to England in the Six Nations was a reminder that it has the potential to compete with the very best in rugby

Lancashire cricket team begin home Blast campaign with two wins

Lancashire cricket team begin home Blast campaign with two wins

Lancashire Lightning start their T20 Blast campaign strongly, knocking out British cricket rivals Lancashire Lightning start their T20 Blast campaign strongly, knocking out British cricket rivals left right and centre. But will the winning streak continue into the summer?

How a climate protest masked Formula E’s growing crisis

How a climate protest masked Formula E’s growing crisis

Formula E’s latest race exposed some of its biggest flaws from potentially dangerous driving to limits to low energy consumption.