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Jess Walmsley

Jess Walmsley

Editor-in-Chief 21/22

Celebrate Pride month in style at Yotel

Celebrate Pride month in style at Yotel

Don’t miss out on trying Yotel’s new and affordable cocktail supporting LGBTQ+ charity Switchboard this June!
Fight in University of Manchester library caught on camera

Fight in University of Manchester library caught on camera

Footage shows alleged fight between student and older man in University of Manchester Main Library
She’s the Business 2022

She’s the Business 2022

Be inspired at this years She’s the Business event led by Masood Entrepreneurship Centre
In conversation with the UoM SU women’s officer on Reclaim the Night

In conversation with the UoM SU women’s officer on Reclaim the Night

What does the Student Union make of the Reclaim the Night event?
Mancunion Exclusive: Report into UoM’s historical links to slavery released

Mancunion Exclusive: Report into UoM’s historical links to slavery released

The University of Manchester reveals historical links to enslavement in their latest report
Review: Blood Brothers

Review: Blood Brothers

Editor-in-chief Jess Walmsley reviews Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre
It’s not a regular cinema, it’s a cool cinema: Valentine’s at Victoria Baths

It’s not a regular cinema, it’s a cool cinema: Valentine’s at Victoria Baths

Karen’s boobs say there’s a 95% chance you’ll be cold
Think it, pitch it, do it: The Mancunion talks to winners of Pitch It!

Think it, pitch it, do it: The Mancunion talks to winners of Pitch It!

The winners of the SU scheme Pitch It! have been announced, The Mancunion caught up with two of the winning societies
UoM postpone Winter Graduation ceremony

UoM postpone Winter Graduation ceremony

Winter Graduation ceremonies set to take place next week have been postponed due to Covid restrictions
Black Milk: The world of cakes, shakes and pancakes galore

Black Milk: The world of cakes, shakes and pancakes galore

Black Milk is the cafe to go if you need a sweet treat to brighten a dull day! From pancakes to freak shakes and huge slices of cake, Black Milk has will cater for everyone.
Drink spiking on the rise in Manchester

Drink spiking on the rise in Manchester

Students in Manchester have warned their peers of the rise in drinks being spiked across Manchester. Read more to learn how to spot if your drink has been spiked and what to do if you think your friend has been spiked.
University of Manchester buildings re-open after flooding causes disruption

University of Manchester buildings re-open after flooding causes disruption

University of Manchester buildings re-open after severe flooding led to the closure of Oxford Road and welcome events being postponed
Breaking News: Oxford Road closed due to burst pipe

Breaking News: Oxford Road closed due to burst pipe

University of Manchester and the Freshers Fair have been shut down this morning due to a burst pipe on Oxford Road
Student’s Union announces two fresher’s week wristbands to choose from

Student’s Union announces two fresher’s week wristbands to choose from

Manchester’s Student’s Union has decided to cater for all students by announcing two wristbands for Welcome Week.
Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Editor in chief Jess Walmsley reviews Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Lowry – ahead of the release of the film adaptation
How to celebrate PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 weekend in Manchester 2021

How to celebrate PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 weekend in Manchester 2021

A list of places to celebrate pride in Manchester this weekend including the best inclusive student places to visit and celebrate

New Managing Editor of News & Current Affairs

The Mancunion has elected their new Managing Editor of News & Current Affairs; Ella Robinson. Ella is a second year student studying Politics & Sociology and is the former Investigations Editor.
New Editor-in-Chief appointed at The Mancunion

New Editor-in-Chief appointed at The Mancunion

Taking over from former Editor-in-Chief Anja Samy, second year International Disaster Management & Humanitarian Response student, Jessica Walmsley, will take over the role.  Jessica will produce 13 issues of The Mancunion during her term as Editor-in-Chief.  
Pops Sarnies: A packed lunch with a conscience

Pops Sarnies: A packed lunch with a conscience

There’s a new sandwich business on campus offering students a packed. lunch for just £2 with all profits going to charity
BREAKING: UoM students occupy campus building

BREAKING: UoM students occupy campus building

Students have occupied the University of Manchester as a protest against the treatment of students and staff since the beginning of the academic year.  This action is viewed as a last resort by the occupiers, after months of protests of various kinds. The occupiers have written an open letter to Nancy Rothwell, which details the […]