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Nicole Wootton-Cane

Nicole Wootton-Cane

Deputy Editor of The Mancunion

University of Sussex to offer students up to £100 in strike compensation

University of Sussex to offer students up to £100 in strike compensation

Students can apply for financial compensation over “distress and inconvenience” caused by strikes
Only 5.3% of UoM academic staff satisfied with University management

Only 5.3% of UoM academic staff satisfied with University management

The paper surveyed over 5,000 UK academics, warning that the sector is “on the edge of potential disaster”
Half of all UK universities commit to fossil fuel divestment

Half of all UK universities commit to fossil fuel divestment

Divestment has often followed successful campaigns from groups such as People and Planet and Fossil Free, but the University of Manchester is yet to commit
UoM Senior Leadership Team: “More committed to profit than people?”

UoM Senior Leadership Team: “More committed to profit than people?”

The Mancunion spoke to academic staff at UoM about their relationship with the Senior Leadership Team
Senate 3 round-up

Senate 3 round-up

The SU’s highest decision-making body focused on electing representatives to sit on committees in their third meeting of the academic year
Seeing out the decade in Manchester nightlife with Sacha Lord

Seeing out the decade in Manchester nightlife with Sacha Lord

Founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, Sasha Lord, spoke to Deputy Editor Nicole Wootton-Cane about Manchester’s night scene over the last ten years
“A call to arms to change”: Burnham joins student leaders in student safety talks

“A call to arms to change”: Burnham joins student leaders in student safety talks

Warehouse Project founder Sacha Lord led a wide-ranging discussion on student safety in the city
Cheating rises in UK universities following growth of essay mills

Cheating rises in UK universities following growth of essay mills

The figures suggest a growth in the number of students paying others to write their essays
Breaking: Activists leave John Owens after talks with University

Breaking: Activists leave John Owens after talks with University

The activists left after the University committed to reviewing their Socially Responsible Investment Policy
John Owens occupation: Meeting agreed between University leadership and student climate activists

John Owens occupation: Meeting agreed between University leadership and student climate activists

The group, who began their occupation on Tuesday, say they are prepared to occupy “until our demands are met”
University and SU issue joint statement on strikes

University and SU issue joint statement on strikes

The statement says that student academic progression is their “key priority”
Mayor Andy Burnham and Sacha Lord to host student safety session

Mayor Andy Burnham and Sacha Lord to host student safety session

The session is a chance for students to have their voices heard on the issue of safety in the city
Huge blaze at student accommodation in Bolton

Huge blaze at student accommodation in Bolton

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the use of cladding on accommodation blocks was a “concern”
UoM call for ‘immediate’ return of exchange students in Hong Kong

UoM call for ‘immediate’ return of exchange students in Hong Kong

The decision comes after major Hong Kong universities close for the remainder of the semester due to violent protests

UoM second-fastest growing ‘sugar baby’ university in UK

Figures show a growing number of students across the country signing up to Sugar Baby websites
Spaniels to come to SU for charity fundraising event

Spaniels to come to SU for charity fundraising event

All proceeds will go to Noah’s ART
SU votes to become ‘pro-choice Union’: Senate 2 round-up

SU votes to become ‘pro-choice Union’: Senate 2 round-up

The second Senate of the year also saw the decision-making body declare a climate and ecological emergency and back the Misogyny is Hate campaign
UCU announce plans for eight days of strikes in UK universities

UCU announce plans for eight days of strikes in UK universities

The strikes, which are expected to start in late November, follow extended industrial action in 2018
What does a general election look like in Manchester’s student constituencies?

What does a general election look like in Manchester’s student constituencies?

Students in Manchester may choose to vote at home in the upcoming general election as Labour hold significant majorities in the city
UCU members back industrial action

UCU members back industrial action

Disputes over pay and pensions mean strikes could be possible as soon as mid-November