12 UK Universities have been accused of paying private intelligence firm Horus Security Consultancy, to carry out intelligence checks against students and academics
A US-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader has plunged the Middle East into a volatile crises, sending shockwaves through global markets and directly impacting daily life for students in Manchester.
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
The Green Party are facing accusations of family voting from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Farage has reported concerns about the legitimacy of the Gorton and Denton by-election result
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised after sparking outrage with comments on immigration, leaving the club grappling with the fallout
As the Reclaim the Night campaign marked its 49th year, support was accompanied by renewed scrutiny over the extent of meaningful change achieved after nearly five decades of protest
Women’s football may be breaking milestones and reaching record success, but recent controversies reveal how far the game is from receiving the respect it deserves
In a monumental decision, the High Court has ruled that the UK governments proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was disproportionate
The Samuel Alexander building on the University of Manchester campus has been occupied by members of the Student Solidarity Festival, and will be used to deliver a number of political education sessions across the week
In the wake of mounting pressure following the Manchester synagogue attack, Bob Vylan have rescheduled the Manchester date of their upcoming tour, played at Manchester Academy, until 2026.
On October 9 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The agreement has since faced mounting tensions and reports of violations.
Nearly 40 years after Viraj Mendis sought sanctuary in Hulme’s Church of the Ascension, his story was retold in the very place where it began. The launch of the BBC’s new podcast saw an evening of deep reflection on his extraordinary act of resistance, and the continuing struggle for justice faced by asylum seekers today.
