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Nicole Wootton-Cane

Nicole Wootton-Cane

Deputy Editor of The Mancunion

UCU hold vote on industrial action over ongoing pension and pay disputes

UCU hold vote on industrial action over ongoing pension and pay disputes

The strikes would be a continuation of the extended industrial action UCU took in 2018, that saw weeks of strikes over several months
Chancellors Hotel to be converted into student accommodation

Chancellors Hotel to be converted into student accommodation

The conversion will add 64 new student rooms, in addition to other facilities
UoM invests in two top contributors of carbon emissions

UoM invests in two top contributors of carbon emissions

The University currently holds investments in BP and Royal Dutch Shell, two of 20 companies named as the world’s top carbon emissions contributors
Five injured in Arndale Centre stabbings

Five injured in Arndale Centre stabbings

The shopping complex has been evacuated, and a man in his 40s has been arrested
Universities minister calls summit over “deeply concerning” student accommodation delays

Universities minister calls summit over “deeply concerning” student accommodation delays

The summit comes after some students have faced delays over the opening of their housing, forcing them into temporary accommodation
Review: It’s True, It’s True, It’s True

Review: It’s True, It’s True, It’s True

Nicole Wootton-Cane reviews Breach Theatre’s adaptation of Artemisia Gentileschi’s attempt to bring her rapist to justice in Renaissance Rome
GMCA move to take back control of region’s bus networks

GMCA move to take back control of region’s bus networks

The move would see a London-style bus system implemented, with profits re-invested back into buses
University of York announce full divestment from fossil fuels

University of York announce full divestment from fossil fuels

York Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffrey said the University had “an obligation to act”
In conversation: Sue Wilson, Chair of Bremain in Spain

In conversation: Sue Wilson, Chair of Bremain in Spain

Deputy Editor Nicole Wootton-Cane sat down with Sue Wilson to talk activism, Bremain, and Brexit
The Economist to hold Open Future Festival in Manchester

The Economist to hold Open Future Festival in Manchester

Hosted by The Economist, The Open Future Festival will see speakers ranging from activists to journalists discussing a variety of issues
A note from the Deputy Editor: Why should I care about Senate?

A note from the Deputy Editor: Why should I care about Senate?

What is Senate, and why should you care? Your Deputy Editor explains how the largest decision-making body in the SU works, and why more students should take an interest
First Senate cut short by low attendance

First Senate cut short by low attendance

A number of important policies, including Reclaim the Night reform, were unable to be discussed as Senate once again failed to reach its attendance threshold
Manchester Labour Students targeted in racist Twitter attack

Manchester Labour Students targeted in racist Twitter attack

Abuse directed at the students included comments such as “Clearly student fees aren’t high enough”, and “Notice the majority of them are Muslims”
XR protest the UoM Freebies Fair

XR protest the UoM Freebies Fair

Protestors accused certain Freebies Fair companies of ‘greenwashing’
New University accommodation opened in Fallowfield

New University accommodation opened in Fallowfield

The new accommodation features 1,122 new student rooms in self-catered flats, and was opened by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Dame Nancy Rothwell.

Game over for initiations as fresh measures introduced

The initiation ceremonies, which are banned by the University, are known for their extreme activities
Post-study visas for international students to be extended

Post-study visas for international students to be extended

Good news for international students and the UK economy – grads in the UK can now stay for two extra years on their student visa
XR announce four-day Deansgate occupation

XR announce four-day Deansgate occupation

Extinction Rebellion have announced plans for a four-day peaceful occupation of central Manchester street Deansgate
Students “disappointed” after Magic Bus price increase

Students “disappointed” after Magic Bus price increase

Stagecoach have confirmed that longer journeys on the 142 Magic Bus service to Didsbury will now cost £2
Seven men arrested after assault at Factory

Seven men arrested after assault at Factory

The men have all been arrested under suspicion of assault