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Shikhar Talwar

Shikhar Talwar

Hello! I am the MMG News Producer. My job is to ensure collaboration between all 3 wings of MMG, namely Mancunion, Fuse TV and Fuse FM. I also write for the news section at the Mancunion, with topics ranging from elections to protests.
Rent Strikers and University alike fail to learn from history

Rent Strikers and University alike fail to learn from history

The 1968’s student protest has a history to be learnt from. However, rent strikers and the university have failed to appreciate those lessons
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What have your SU execs been up to this year?

What have your SU execs been up to this year?

The Mancunion investigates whether each member of the 2022/23 Exec Team has fulfilled the promises in their manifesto, whilst looking into the structure of democracy at our SU more widely
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Redundancies in hospitality sector raise anxieties among students

Redundancies in hospitality sector raise anxieties among students

Several redundancies in the service industry have left many students uncertain and anxious about their time at the University. We look at how recent Manchester closures are affecting student employees.
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Occupiers removed from the Simon Building

Occupiers removed from the Simon Building

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Occupiers were removed from Simon Building, after 37 days of occupation, by bailiffs authorised by the Manchester High Court
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LeadMCR 2023 winners announced

LeadMCR 2023 winners announced

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Here are the winners of LeadMCR 2023
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SU launches NUS referendum as part of LeadMCR

SU launches NUS referendum as part of LeadMCR

The Manchester Students’ Union is set to hold a referendum on whether or not they stay affiliated with the NUS, after its recent allegations of anti-semitism and Islamophobia
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“Rent hike, rent strike”: UoM Rent Strike protestors take to Oxford Road

“Rent hike, rent strike”: UoM Rent Strike protestors take to Oxford Road

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The University of Manchester Rent Strike took to the streets, marching down Oxford Road continuing to fight for their demands
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University releases statement on John Owens Occupiers

University releases statement on John Owens Occupiers

Patrick Hackett from the University Senior Leadership has said that the occupiers will face “formal University disciplinary action”
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84 students apply to become SU executives

84 students apply to become SU executives

24 candidates are running for Activities and Culture Officer, with campaigning set to begin on February 27
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Confessions of international UCU picket-line crossers

Confessions of international UCU picket-line crossers

International students are caught in a predicament with the UCU strikes; some are angry, whilst others feel confused on what exactly to do
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Students collect donations for Türkiye and Syria

Students collect donations for Türkiye and Syria

In the wake of the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, Manchester’s student societies have set up stalls for donations outside the student union building.
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Lower presence on the 2nd day of UCU strikes

Lower presence on the 2nd day of UCU strikes

The second day of the UCU strikes sees a bleaker presence on picket lines. However, people striking stay optimistic and rejoice the support that they are getting outside their union.
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Culture of NUS “hostile” towards Jewish students

Culture of NUS “hostile” towards Jewish students

The independent investigation into anti-Semitism within the NUS has been released
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“If you say you’re going to do something, do it”: Bev Craig

“If you say you’re going to do something, do it”: Bev Craig

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Councillor Bev Craig joins us for an interview after delivering a speech at Reclaim the Night, where she talks about the changes that the council is attempting to make.
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DJ Burnham raises £20,000 to fight homelessness

DJ Burnham raises £20,000 to fight homelessness

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A Mayor’s DJ battle between Greater Manchester and Liverpool raises £20,000 for Manchester’s charity ‘A Bed Every Night’
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Review: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Review: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap, currently playing at the Palace Theatre, is deserving of its 70-year success whilst inferior to Agatha Christie’s other works
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“Come and join us” says Jo Grady at UCU strikes

“Come and join us” says Jo Grady at UCU strikes

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The General Secretary of the UCU spoke to picketers on the first day of strike action
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UoM Amnesty International calls upon University to cut ties with Lethal Autonomous Weapons

UoM Amnesty International calls upon University to cut ties with Lethal Autonomous Weapons

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UoM’s branch of Amnesty International has called upon the University to cut its ties with organisations that create Lethal Autonomous Weapons
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EDI Director Banji Adewumi calls for UoM to become “centre of excellence for inclusion”

EDI Director Banji Adewumi calls for UoM to become “centre of excellence for inclusion”

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Banji Adewumi, the EDI director at the University of Manchester, sat down with us for the second episode of Under the Spotlight. We discussed politics, staff negotiations and inclusivity
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“Stop Killer Robots” says Amnesty International UoM

“Stop Killer Robots” says Amnesty International UoM

The University of Manchester, Amnesty International is launching a campaign asking the University to “stop funding killer robots”
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