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Megan Oyinka

Megan Oyinka


Almost two thirds of disabled students missing out on funding

Almost two thirds of disabled students missing out on funding

Report finds thousands of disabled students are unaware of support available
‘Never Taught in School’ the blog that aims to “Educate and Embrace”

‘Never Taught in School’ the blog that aims to “Educate and Embrace”

Tanyaradzwa Mwamuka talks to Megan Oyinka about her blog ‘Never Taught in School’ and the ‘My Story Exhibition’ her and her team have put on in February in a bid to “Embrace and educate” others on the diversity of African Cultures
Black artists and the Brits: the politics in their performance

Black artists and the Brits: the politics in their performance

“Our PM is the real racist” – Dave is the latest artist to use their Brits performance to give light to the current issues in our society, argues Megan Oyinka
The cost of helping students affected by Bolton Cube fire revealed

The cost of helping students affected by Bolton Cube fire revealed

Over a million pounds was spent on providing accommodation, food, and other necessities
Students call for an official prayer room in the library

Students call for an official prayer room in the library

Students comment that over an hour of their day is spent travelling from the library to designated prayer spaces and that this interruption will be felt most during the month of Ramadan
Takeaway owner given suspended sentence due to cockroach infestation

Takeaway owner given suspended sentence due to cockroach infestation

Multiple food and safety standards had been violated in the property first uncovered in August of 2018
Print and Chill: An African textile workshop

Print and Chill: An African textile workshop

Textiles have a major role in African cultures. Megan Oyinka pays homage to her heritage and influences at the Student Union printing workshop.
Sex Education: the groundbreaking Netflix shows that represents us all

Sex Education: the groundbreaking Netflix shows that represents us all

Megan Oyinka discusses the nuanced and honest portrayal of parent-child relationships in Netflix’s groundbreaking series “Sex Education”
Twenty percent rise in potholes in Manchester

Twenty percent rise in potholes in Manchester

The rise in potholes could cause serious consequences for drivers and cyclists that use Manchester’s roads
UCU announces new wave of strikes

UCU announces new wave of strikes

University and College Union have announced that 14 days of further industrial action will begin this month
Northern Rail to be nationalised in March

Northern Rail to be nationalised in March

Overcrowding on services has led to passengers fainting and those in need of seats having to stand for the majority of the duration of their journeys
UoM found to be 4th in the North for CEO alumni

UoM found to be 4th in the North for CEO alumni

Manchester universities took up two of the Northern ranking positions, making Manchester a business-minded student city
Survey shows which politicans students would share a pint with

Survey shows which politicans students would share a pint with

What would a night at the local look like with the class of 2019’s politicians? A Nido Student study finds out who we like to drink with and who can get it down in eight
GMCA commit to making Manchester a world leading city for STEM

GMCA commit to making Manchester a world leading city for STEM

In turn, the agreement will help residents of Greater Manchester allowing them to benefit from a wider range of job prospects and skilled STEM workers in the city
Greater Manchester named a top global region in tackling climate change

Greater Manchester named a top global region in tackling climate change

The 2018 list, compiled by charity Carbon Disclosure Project, names Greater Manchester as one of just 43 cities that scored the highest for their responses to climate change
Northerners deck the halls earlier than the rest, study finds

Northerners deck the halls earlier than the rest, study finds

A study has found that northerners get in the Christmas spirit earlier than the rest of the country
Students march in solidarity with Boycott and Divestment and UCU

Students march in solidarity with Boycott and Divestment and UCU

In protest of the £8 million worth of investments UoM has in Israel, students took to the streets standing in solidarity with UCU strikers
The disregard for Black Women and their boundaries

The disregard for Black Women and their boundaries

Summer Walker has become the latest black woman to have her mental wellbeing disregarded publicly and unless we create spaces for black women to be vulnerable she will not be the last
Investigations open into Bolton hall fires as community rallies around students

Investigations open into Bolton hall fires as community rallies around students

Personal belongings and university resources were lost in the fire, with the building’s cladding also under scrutiny
Manchester first UK city to embrace eco Christmas decorations

Manchester first UK city to embrace eco Christmas decorations

The city is now home to 22 miles of LED Christmas lights