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Nicole Wootton-Cane

Nicole Wootton-Cane

Deputy Editor of The Mancunion

Black Lives Matter at UoM: What comes next?

Black Lives Matter at UoM: What comes next?

Students talk to The Mancunion about the University’s response to Black Lives Matter, and what they want to see next
University of Manchester announce full divestment from fossil fuels

University of Manchester announce full divestment from fossil fuels

The announcement of plans to decarbonise the University’s investment portfolio follows years of student protests and discussions
Class sizes set to increase following COVID-related cuts

Class sizes set to increase following COVID-related cuts

Class numbers are set to increase due to financial losses and potential staff reductions at UoM
SKUM indefinitely suspended from AU over “shocking behaviours”

SKUM indefinitely suspended from AU over “shocking behaviours”

The conclusion follows a Mancunion investigation that exposed a culture of racism, misogyny, and bullying within the club
July graduation postponed due to coronavirus

July graduation postponed due to coronavirus

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell called the situation “disappointing”, but said alternative arrangements would be made
UoM suspend all face-to-face teaching and close libraries today

UoM suspend all face-to-face teaching and close libraries today

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell called the situation “unprecedented” and “challenging” but said she was “very proud” of how the university community was handling it
Students occupy university buildings for four nights in solidarity with UCU strikes

Students occupy university buildings for four nights in solidarity with UCU strikes

The students used each night to highlight one of the ‘four fights’
Are our Students’ Union elections fit for purpose?

Are our Students’ Union elections fit for purpose?

In the wake of our recent SU exec elections, Deputy Editor Nicole Wootton-Cane asks if the system is still effective
Coronavirus: UoM expected to use Week 8 as transition week towards online teaching

Coronavirus: UoM expected to use Week 8 as transition week towards online teaching

Univerisities have begun to move teaching online and cancel summer exams
UoM moves towards online teaching amidst coronavirus panic

UoM moves towards online teaching amidst coronavirus panic

However, vice-chancellors have called the full shut-down of UK universities “impossible”
Students occupy University Place in solidarity with UCU strikes

Students occupy University Place in solidarity with UCU strikes

The students are protesting University response to the current UCU strikes
New exec hail huge win for “underrepresented students” despite cheating controversy

New exec hail huge win for “underrepresented students” despite cheating controversy

The historic election of two Chinese officers comes alongside accusations of misconduct directed at some winners for the second year running
UCL become first Russell Group university to ban romantic relationships between students and staff

UCL become first Russell Group university to ban romantic relationships between students and staff

The University cited abuses of power and conflicts of interest as motivation for the policy
Strike Two: Lecturers and students take to pickets as pay and pensions dispute ramps up

Strike Two: Lecturers and students take to pickets as pay and pensions dispute ramps up

The strike is the second round of industrial action from UCU this academic year protest working conditions, pay, and pensions for lecturers
Cardiff SU President warns strikes could affect summer graduation

Cardiff SU President warns strikes could affect summer graduation

The University of Manchester and the Students’ Union have previously said that they are committed to ensuring student’s academic progression
Hooters, bearded dragons, and clogs: inside the world of university expenses

Hooters, bearded dragons, and clogs: inside the world of university expenses

From August 2018 to August 2019, staff at the University of Manchester spent over £6m on a range of expenses from Hooters to clothing, catering, and clogs
Senate move to replace Activities Officer with Ethics and Environment: Senate 4 round-up

Senate move to replace Activities Officer with Ethics and Environment: Senate 4 round-up

Senate also voted to lobby the University for more accessible accommodation for women of faith, and to provide bursaries and access schemes for EU and international students
UoM open consultation on investment “decarbonisation”

UoM open consultation on investment “decarbonisation”

The proposals would see the University of Manchester broadly decarbonise its investment portfolio within the next two years
Brexit: What happens next for Manchester students?

Brexit: What happens next for Manchester students?

The Mancunion talks to UoM students as the UK exits the European Union
Rothwell: UoM will “do a lot more” than other unis to tackle climate crisis

Rothwell: UoM will “do a lot more” than other unis to tackle climate crisis

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell defended the University’s decision not to fully divest from fossil fuels in a meeting with students