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Shivani Kaura

Shivani Kaura


UoM alumni Thaddeus Anim-Somuah is listed in Forbes 30 under 30

UoM alumni Thaddeus Anim-Somuah is listed in Forbes 30 under 30

Thaddeus Anim-Somuah, chemical engineer and ex-student at the University of Manchester is listed in Forbes 30 under 30 for reducing Dutch carbon emissions by 25%
How could science affect the General Election?

How could science affect the General Election?

Studies have shown that factors such as the flu, weather and festive fun could affect the voter turnout of this year’s general election
Liposome drug-delivery method to reduce brain damage in stroke patients

Liposome drug-delivery method to reduce brain damage in stroke patients

Researchers at the University of Manchester have manipulated selective liposomal transport procedures through the blood-brain barrier in stroke patients to reveal a therapeutic opportunity for delivering life saving drugs…
Tory leaders announce post-Brexit science and tech plans

Tory leaders announce post-Brexit science and tech plans

Conservative party leaders pledged a cash injection into the NHS and life sciences industry at the Tory party conference in Manchester
A guide to good health during university

A guide to good health during university

The University of Manchester has more to offer than ever before with their ever-growing advice services in the Students’ Union
UoM to host world’s first Graphene Hackathon

UoM to host world’s first Graphene Hackathon

The GEIC which specialises in the rapid development, scale up and commercialisation of graphene, is recruiting students to bring their original ideas to the hackathon this November
Review: Hide and Seek Festival 2019

Review: Hide and Seek Festival 2019

Manchester DJs organise dance day-festival in Capesthrone Hall, Cheshire, to showcase musical talent from across the world
The UK is no longer measles-free

The UK is no longer measles-free

Following reports by the World Health Organisation, Public Health England have declared that the UK is no longer a measles-free country
Preview: DJ Josh Baker at Hide&Seek Festival

Preview: DJ Josh Baker at Hide&Seek Festival

Shivani Kaura catches up with DJ and Producer Josh Baker ahead of Hide&Seek Festival, getting the latest on what we can expect from the festival and delving into Baker’s journey thus far
Anger over proposed Hardy’s Well redevelopment

Anger over proposed Hardy’s Well redevelopment

The pub, located at the end of the curry mile, hasn’t been in use for a number of years but is seen by many as an artefact and a ‘central part of Rusholme’s identity’
90% of students battle housing nightmares

90% of students battle housing nightmares

Results of National Student Accommodation Survey suggest student housing is in crisis
University students suffering from mental health problems at an all-time high

University students suffering from mental health problems at an all-time high

The largest ever mental health poll of universities has revealed that the levels of distress and illness among students in the UK is ‘alarmingly high’, constituting for an ‘urgent call to action’
Manchester has the highest number of deaths of homeless people in England, ONS says

Manchester has the highest number of deaths of homeless people in England, ONS says

Burnham’s campaign to end rough sleeping by 2020 takes yet another hit, following the recent proposal of a £100 fine for rough sleeping
Block return to the country for British ISIS supporters, says Burnham

Block return to the country for British ISIS supporters, says Burnham

Burnham has made clear his opposition to Shamima Begum’s return to the UK, as Mayor of a city deeply affected by terrorist atrocities
Liverpool in home stalemate with Bayern Munich

Liverpool in home stalemate with Bayern Munich

The first leg of the Champions League final-16 saw Liverpool face a 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich as both sides efforts were deemed ‘average’ by Jurgen Klopp
Reclaim The Night calls on council to “make women’s safety a priority”

Reclaim The Night calls on council to “make women’s safety a priority”

SU Women’s Officer Sara Heddi led the march from Owens Park to the SU
UoM begins search for North Campus development partner

UoM begins search for North Campus development partner

A Prior Information of Notice was submitted last week by the university to invite investors to consider subsidising the new North Campus
Continued austerity in Manchester leads to £12 million raid on contingency fund

Continued austerity in Manchester leads to £12 million raid on contingency fund

A rise in the number of children going into care and the number of adults without housing has added pressure to the Manchester Town Hall budgeting crisis
Grayling works with Burnham on greater control over transport

Grayling works with Burnham on greater control over transport

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling promises to explore the expansion of the Metrolink in Greater Manchester
Northern Rail announces month of planned strikes

Northern Rail announces month of planned strikes

RMT strikers announce new set of dates that will last a month, affecting journeys to and from Manchester, leaving passengers “fed up”