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Miles Davenport

Miles Davenport

News and Current Affairs Managing Editor, Third Year History and Sociology
UoM students vote to disaffiliate from the National Union of Students

UoM students vote to disaffiliate from the National Union of Students

The result of the 2026 referendum on UoM’s membership with National Union of Students has been confirmed, with the University of Manchester Students’ Union voting to disaffiliate
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UK Government announces rise in tuition fees as University sector struggles

UK Government announces rise in tuition fees as University sector struggles

Amidst a backdrop of universities facing financial difficulties, the UK government has announced that tuition fees are set to rise in line with inflation
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A guide to: Finding support at University

A guide to: Finding support at University

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Moving to university can be daunting and challenging, so here are support and advice services available to help make the transition smoother
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Students’ Union holds Union Assembly to debate ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ proposal

Students’ Union holds Union Assembly to debate ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ proposal

At the second Union Assembly of the academic year, students debate the “Solidarity with Palestine” proposal
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Manchester Oxford Road to close for two years due to remodelling

Manchester Oxford Road to close for two years due to remodelling

Manchester Oxford Road station will close for 2 years due to remodelling works
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LeadMCR: Application Requirements changing for new applicants

LeadMCR: Application Requirements changing for new applicants

LeadMCR is returning again this year, what’s changed from last year to this year?
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Martin Schröder stepping down as Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Martin Schröder stepping down as Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Martin Schröder, the current Vice-President and the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, has announced he will be stepping down in December 2025
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University of Manchester and Students’ Union jointly win cost of living award

University of Manchester and Students’ Union jointly win cost of living award

The University wins an award recognising it’s £170 payment to students during the cost of living crisis
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In the hot seat: MMG take on Students’ Union Executives

In the hot seat: MMG take on Students’ Union Executives

The Mancunion, in collaboration with Fuse TV, interviewed this years cohort of elected student executives about what they have been up to this term
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University of Manchester former student facing deportation wins court appeal

University of Manchester former student facing deportation wins court appeal

Following a trial in late September, Ms Dana Abuqamar, a UoM Graduate has won her appeal in court against the revocation of her student visa
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“What I’m saying is we are coming after those landlords”: Andy Burnham on Question Time.

“What I’m saying is we are coming after those landlords”: Andy Burnham on Question Time.

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In the University of Manchester Students’ Union, Andy Burnham takes questions from students after his recent Mayoral victory in May of 2024
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Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison

Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison

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Fresh after his arrival at the University, President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison sits down with the Mancunion for his inaugural interview
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After so many layoffs, what’s even left of the games industry?

After so many layoffs, what’s even left of the games industry?

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In the midst of even more announced layoffs, the games industry appears to be completely floundering
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Pro-Palestine protest escalates as police forcibly remove protestors

Pro-Palestine protest escalates as police forcibly remove protestors

The ongoing Pro-Palestine protest against the University heats up as Police are called in to move protestors, while the SU attempts to mediate the dispute
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Pro-Palestine groups camp out on Brunswick Park

Pro-Palestine groups camp out on Brunswick Park

In a move inspired by Pro-Palestine protests on American University Campuses, Brunswick Park now has its own encampment
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MPs launch investigation into university reliance on international student fees

MPs launch investigation into university reliance on international student fees

As the government pushes to cut down migration numbers, the education select committee begins an investigation into the reliance of universities on international student fees
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Get to know: Who is Professor Duncan Ivison?

Get to know: Who is Professor Duncan Ivison?

Nancy Rothwell is stepping down – who exactly is her replacement?
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Greater Manchester Mayoral Hustings held at the Students’ Union

Greater Manchester Mayoral Hustings held at the Students’ Union

Ahead of the Mayoral election on May 2, the Students’ Union held Mayoral hustings where candidates made their case to students
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Pro-Palestine groups occupy the Roscoe Building

Pro-Palestine groups occupy the Roscoe Building

In what is their second occupation of a University building in the last month, Pro-Palestine groups have occupied the Roscoe Building to protest alleged University connections to Israel and its complicity in the conflict in Gaza
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Pro-Palestinian student groups occupy Simon Building in protest against University

Pro-Palestinian student groups occupy Simon Building in protest against University

Manchester Leftist Action have occupied the Simon Building to protest alleged University connections with Israel, along with students from UoM Rent Strike and Youth Front for Palestine
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