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Josh Sandiford

Josh Sandiford

Deputy Editor

LIVE: Climate activists occupy John Owens Building – Day 7

LIVE: Climate activists occupy John Owens Building – Day 7

The student campaigners are demanding the University of Manchester makes a commitment to fully divest from fossil fuels
Manchester students urged to consider teaching careers

Manchester students urged to consider teaching careers

The campaign will feature academic professionals offering their expertise and advice in the field
Manchester students turn to tactical voting

Manchester students turn to tactical voting

Manchester students are turning to tactical voting to get their voices heard
Manchester Indian Society hit out at ‘disappointing’ Gandhi protests

Manchester Indian Society hit out at ‘disappointing’ Gandhi protests

The representatives of the Indian Society of Manchester said they were deeply concerned by the protests
Five injured in Arndale Centre stabbings

Five injured in Arndale Centre stabbings

The shopping complex has been evacuated, and a man in his 40s has been arrested
Exclusive: student activists call for Gandhi statue to be scrapped

Exclusive: student activists call for Gandhi statue to be scrapped

The letter, whose authors include Liberation and Access Officer Sara Khan, calls on the City Council to reconsider the statue
“I don’t feel safe at all”: Manchester’s EU students speak out

“I don’t feel safe at all”: Manchester’s EU students speak out

The October Brexit deadilne is fast approaching, but it’s been 117 days since the University updated its guidance for EU students considering studying here
What’s your degree worth? UoM grade inflation revealed

What’s your degree worth? UoM grade inflation revealed

In the last ten years, the number of top grades being awarded has jumped, amid concerns that so-called ‘grade inflation’ is lessening the value of degrees across the country
Manchester students handed free cash to gamble

Manchester students handed free cash to gamble

Would you take £5 cash in hand to place on online bet?
October election date ‘to limit student vote’

October election date ‘to limit student vote’

According to The Times, the Prime Minister’s aides said that if a general election is called next month, this could limit the time available for students to register to vote
Final Senate of the year ends abruptly

Final Senate of the year ends abruptly

A number of key proposals such as Reclaim The Night reform among others could not be voted on and will now be considered in September
Manchester Students’ Union May Senate: As it happened

Manchester Students’ Union May Senate: As it happened

Follow our liveblog for the final edition of Senate
Piccadilly Gardens suspect package “not viable”

Piccadilly Gardens suspect package “not viable”

Reports say there are currently large sections of Piccadilly Gardens cordoned off, with photos showing a rucksack shaped object leaning against a tree
Planned ResLife reforms delayed after staff opposition

Planned ResLife reforms delayed after staff opposition

Planned changes to ResLife Advisers, originally reported by The Mancunion last month, will now be delayed by a year until September 2020
Fallowfield hit by overnight burglaries

Fallowfield hit by overnight burglaries

Students have reported break-ins on Parsonage Road and Derby Road
Anger over proposed Hardy’s Well redevelopment

Anger over proposed Hardy’s Well redevelopment

The pub, located at the end of the curry mile, hasn’t been in use for a number of years but is seen by many as an artefact and a ‘central part of Rusholme’s identity’
Mancunion editorial independence threatened by Senate

Mancunion editorial independence threatened by Senate

The amendment could be considered unconstitutional
Exclusive: Proposed ResLife restructure leaves staff fearing for student well-being

Exclusive: Proposed ResLife restructure leaves staff fearing for student well-being

Reslife, which is responsible for providing support and guidance to students in halls, could soon see part-time staff shed and 9 new full-time roles put in place as part of an internal restructure
International Students’ Officer revealed

International Students’ Officer revealed

Jake Garrett has been announced as the new International Students’ Officer
New mental health taskforce created to support students

New mental health taskforce created to support students

The Education Transitions Network will look at how students moving to university can be better supported in the first year of their studies