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Josh Sandiford

Josh Sandiford

Deputy Editor

GMP to keep a ‘watchful eye’ over Manchester Christmas markets

GMP to keep a ‘watchful eye’ over Manchester Christmas markets

Police have announced a range of measures to protect the safety of shoppers this Christmas.
56% of female survivors of sexual violence in Greater Manchester are not able to access support

56% of female survivors of sexual violence in Greater Manchester are not able to access support

New report reveals lack of support for survivors of sexual violence in Greater Manchester
SU maintains so-called ‘clapping ban’ as votes are delayed at November Senate

SU maintains so-called ‘clapping ban’ as votes are delayed at November Senate

Clap-gate rumbles on as technical difficulties and procedural complaints leave seven motions going undiscussed
Leeds chosen for Channel 4’s new HQ over Manchester

Leeds chosen for Channel 4’s new HQ over Manchester

The broadcaster has also chosen Bristol and Glasgow to house two new creative hubs
Manchester Students’ Union ‘ready to help’ struggling NUS

Manchester Students’ Union ‘ready to help’ struggling NUS

The organisation, which represents 7 million students across the country, might now have to borrow money against the building it owns and cut staff to remain financially viable
150 new Drinkaware staff to keep Mancunian clubbers safe

150 new Drinkaware staff to keep Mancunian clubbers safe

The new Drinkaware staff will work in clubs and venues to help support the welfare and wellbeing of young people
Manchester through to final 16 of University Challenge

Manchester through to final 16 of University Challenge

The University of Manchester is through to the next round of the BBC’s University Challenge after defeating East London on the programme last week
Government announces plans to reduce ‘grade inflation’

Government announces plans to reduce ‘grade inflation’

The Universities Minister has said that the soaring numbers of students graduating with first and upper second class degrees in the UK are ‘threatening’ their value
Graduate unemployment at its ‘lowest for 39 years’

Graduate unemployment at its ‘lowest for 39 years’

Prospects have released the latest edition of the ‘what do graduates do?’ report, compiled from the responses of over 250,000 UK-based graduates
First plans submitted for Medieval Quarter revamp

First plans submitted for Medieval Quarter revamp

Plans have been submitted setting out the first stage of the regeneration of Manchester’s Medieval Quarter.
Student LifeStart aims to boost CVs with new challenges

Student LifeStart aims to boost CVs with new challenges

The programme, launched by Virgin, aims to develop students’ business and professional skills in order to enhance their chances of employment by offering challenges
UniLad on the brink after going into administration

UniLad on the brink after going into administration

The Facebook favourite could face closure, having incurred debts of over £6 million
Greater Manchester celebrates Black History Month 2018

Greater Manchester celebrates Black History Month 2018

October marks Black History Month in the UK, an annual celebration of the history and culture of black people in the UK and of the contribution that they have made
Japan overtakes UK as second-most represented nation in world university rankings

Japan overtakes UK as second-most represented nation in world university rankings

Japan claims second-best for universities for the first time ever as the UK reputation diminishes in the face of a growing Asia.
55-storey student skyscraper planned for Manchester

55-storey student skyscraper planned for Manchester

Plans for a 55 storey skyscraper to house students in Manchester city centre were revealed last week by Student Castle
“Living in fear”: Horror as cockroaches infest Owens Park

“Living in fear”: Horror as cockroaches infest Owens Park

First year students at UoM are demanding compensation after finding their flat crawling with cockroaches
The University of Manchester makes top 20 in Good University Guide 2019

The University of Manchester makes top 20 in Good University Guide 2019

The University of Manchester has been ranked the 19th best in the country and second best in the North West of England
New report says Manchester facing home and transport “crisis”

New report says Manchester facing home and transport “crisis”

A University of Mancester report states that Manchester faces a home and transport “crisis” in the next twenty years
NHS England struggling to hold on to new midwives

NHS England struggling to hold on to new midwives

The Royal College of Midwives revealed the NHS only gains 1 midwife for every 30 trained