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LeadMCR 2024/25 applications now open

LeadMCR 2024/25 applications now open

LeadMCR applications have opened, with eight Exec roles available for next academic year, focused on the student experience at University and across the city

“More than just a march”: Interview with Aisha Akram ahead of Reclaim

“More than just a march”: Interview with Aisha Akram ahead of Reclaim

Ahead of the Reclaim the Night march on 29 November, we sat down with the Aisha Akram Students’ Union’s Wellbeing and Liberation officer, to talk about the event, its meaning, and her wider goals for the values of Reclaim

SU Exec team release updated statement on Israel-Gaza conflict

SU Exec team release updated statement on Israel-Gaza conflict

The Exec team at the Students’ Union offer “condolescences” to all members of the student body who have been affected by past and recent events as part of the Israel-Palestine conflict

Magic Bus fares set to rise to £2 from December 2023

Magic Bus fares set to rise to £2 from December 2023

The Magic bus single fares will now match the price of singles across Greater Manchester and the UK under the current fare cap

Free on-campus health screening clinics from this semester

Free on-campus health screening clinics from this semester

Pharmacy students will be running health screening clinics on select days in November, February, and April

Ben Shapiro, capsizing boats, and magic: University round-up

Ben Shapiro, capsizing boats, and magic: University round-up

Read this issue’s university round-up for a quick insight into news from across UK universities

University awarded Silver Race Equality Charter award

University awarded Silver Race Equality Charter award

The University becomes the second in the UK to receive the Silver award for equality

Pro-Palestine demonstrators stage mass sit-in at Piccadilly station

Pro-Palestine demonstrators stage mass sit-in at Piccadilly station

November 4 marks the fourth consecutive weekend of demonstrations across Manchester

New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester

New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester

Amidst many discussions and developments in Greater Manchester’s transport system, a new partnership aims to bring integration to the rail network

Students storm University Senate meeting calling to “end graphene warfare”

Students storm University Senate meeting calling to “end graphene warfare”

Demonstrators interrupt the Senate meeting with concerns around University research and current uses of graphene warfare

Low turnout for Rent Strike demonstration in heavy rain

Low turnout for Rent Strike demonstration in heavy rain

Rent Strike demonstration is shortened by heavy rain, with a low turnout causing its early end

Spike in theft at the University Main Library

Spike in theft at the University Main Library

There has been a spike in theft reports at the main library, sparking the library’s “leave it, lose it” warning

Conservative Party conference 2023 met with protests

Conservative Party conference 2023 met with protests

The Conservative Party Conference covered a lot of issues. Read a few of the key takeaways for young people and Manchester’s reaction

BREAKING: Just Stop Oil deface University of Manchester building

BREAKING: Just Stop Oil deface University of Manchester building

The protestor from Just Stop Oil was arrested shortly after the protest

International student check-in changes for the new academic year

International student check-in changes for the new academic year

International students now have to check-in in person as well as in taught sessions

Manchester Nightline announces closure

Manchester Nightline announces closure

Greater Manchester Nightline announces its closure as of September 2023; read on to find out why

TEF Silver rating for the University of Manchester

TEF Silver rating for the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester has been ranked Silver overall in the TEF 2023, maintaining their rating

University Watch: February/March edition

University Watch: February/March edition

In this iteration of University Roundup: hear what’s going on at Oxford, Newcastle, and more

New survey finds UoM second most romantic UK University

New survey finds UoM second most romantic UK University

61.74% of students at the University of Manchester meet a romantic partner at university, and 21% find love.

Staff satisfaction declining, new survey finds

Staff satisfaction declining, new survey finds

The University of Manchester’s new staff survey has found staff are less satisfied with pay, benefits, and their overall wellbeing