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Russell Group universities face potential action over wealth screening alumni

The University of Manchester one of 24 universities under pending investigation over claims they ‘wealth-screened’ alumni without their consent in a push for further donations

January 2018 Pangaea has been cancelled

Pangaea will not run in January – but do students care?

The last straw: 42’s takes action against plastic waste

The nightclub is replacing its plastic straws with vegetable straws

Manchester to take part at the Free Education Demo

Frustrated students can take to the streets at the National Free Education Demo

Firefighters attacked in Manchester on Bonfire Night

Remember, Remember the 5th of November – the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service will this year, after several firefighters were attacked throughout the night

November Senate: Live blog

The Mancunion reports from the second Senate of the academic year

1.5 per cent turnout in All Student Vote on Exec Officer roles

Many students were unaware the vote was happening and were also confused by the options

Campaign launched to tackle hate crime on campus

The University of Manchester receives new funding to tackle hate crime and harassment on campus

‘Terrified’ students rely on Facebook for safety advice

Students feel there is not enough done to protect them in and around South Manchester, an investigation by The Mancunion has revealed

Daisy and Anokhi take a trip down Biko Street

A space for students to meet, eat and get involved in student life

Transport workers strike across Manchester

Industrial action has caused rail and bus delays across the North West this week

Tuition fee reform announced at Manchester conference

Despite rumours that tuition frees were set to be cut at the Conservative Party conference, Theresa May instead announced a freeze

Manchester man caught up in Las Vegas horror shooting

Man from Fallowfield caught up in Las Vegas shooting that has reportedly resulted in 59 deaths and over 500 casualties

Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2017

Street food, daytime drinking and live music. What’s not to love at this years Food and Drink Festival!

Brexit panel finds that young people hold huge stake in negotiations

While the specific nature of Brexit remains unclear, questions about the future are addressed at the University of Manchester, hosted by the Students’ Union

McDonnell calls for imminent action on student debt

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell reveals his vision to tackle student debt at the 2017 Labour Party Conference, with the party also outlining its post-Brexit vision

Government plans to cut tuition fees revealed

Rumours that fees could be slashed to £7,500 per year surface as cost debate intensifies ahead of Autumn Budget

First Senate session of the academic year – live updates

The Mancunion will be giving you live updates of motions debated and passed in Senate

Review: We’re Not Really Here – A Football Opera

Does the beautiful game belong on a field or in the theatre? Jade Fox reviews We’re Not Really Here: A Football Opera

Students and staff share shocked reactions to impending job cuts

Staff and students from across the university react to the Board’s decision to cut hundreds of staff posts, which anxious staff say could lead to a ‘student marking boycott’