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Shivani Kaura

Shivani Kaura


GPs prescribe more opioids in North West

GPs prescribe more opioids in North West

Study by UoM suggests Northern GPs more likely to prescribe opioids, in the latest indicator of regional socioeconomic divides
Firsts and 2:1s rise a threat to HE, says Quality Assurance Agency

Firsts and 2:1s rise a threat to HE, says Quality Assurance Agency

The University of Manchester awarded over half of its students a 2:1 in the 2016-17 academic year
Council plans to end new transmissions of HIV within a generation

Council plans to end new transmissions of HIV within a generation

Leaders in Greater Manchester reaffirm ambitious commitment to end all new cases of HIV for the next 25 years
Suffragette’s force-feeding letter goes on display in Manchester

Suffragette’s force-feeding letter goes on display in Manchester

A collection of objects giving insight into the Suffragette movement 100 years on will go on display in the People’s History Museum
Northerners get half the transport investment of Londoners

Northerners get half the transport investment of Londoners

Reports suggest since the launch of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plan, transport spending in London is continuing to rise, leaving the north behind
The UK only has one black, female, history professor

The UK only has one black, female, history professor

A study by the Royal Historical Society recently found that less than 100 history professors working in the UK are from a black background.
Accelerated degrees could see students save on tuition fees

Accelerated degrees could see students save on tuition fees

A two-year degree plan has been promised to cut the cost of tuition fees
Piccadilly Gardens one of the worst crime hot-spots in the country

Piccadilly Gardens one of the worst crime hot-spots in the country

Street-level data shows that 1,746 crimes have been reported on or near the city’s main civic square
UoM lecturer develops new software to identify ‘at risk’ students

UoM lecturer develops new software to identify ‘at risk’ students

Physics lecturer, Dr Andrew Markwick, creates StudentCRT software to improve student wellbeing at The University of Manchester
Live Review: Bugzy Malone (WHP x MIF)

Live Review: Bugzy Malone (WHP x MIF)

The King of the North headlines two live shows at The Mayfield Depot as part of a special collaboration with The Warehouse Project
ASDA Supermarket Trials an “Inclusive Hour” in Manchester

ASDA Supermarket Trials an “Inclusive Hour” in Manchester

The supermarket chain has announced a new trial that gives people with hidden disabilities the opportunity to feel safe whilst doing their food shop.
Northern Rail staff to strike until 2019

Northern Rail staff to strike until 2019

Northern Rail staff have announced strikes until early 2019, in which they will target the heavy congestion of the festive period
UoM has not joined EAUC initiative to reduce carbon emissions

UoM has not joined EAUC initiative to reduce carbon emissions

Vice-Chancellors of five UK institutions have pledged to work with the Government to reduce carbon emissions
Delayed: your next train from Oxford Road

Delayed: your next train from Oxford Road

Manchester Oxford Road station has been voted the worst station in the U.K. for delays
In Conversation with Miles Kane

In Conversation with Miles Kane

Scouse mod-rock legend Miles Kane talks about album inspiration and collaborations on his new album – Coup de Grace – with contributor Shivani Kaura.
Three quarters of people in North West suffer mental health problems alone

Three quarters of people in North West suffer mental health problems alone

Research shows over 75% of people in the North-West would say they’re ‘fine’ even when suffering from a mental health issue
Preview: Miles Kane

Preview: Miles Kane

Writer Shivani Kaura expresses her anticipation for the mod god of Merseyside, Miles Kane’s, upcoming Manchester show next month
Congestion zone in Manchester city centre up for debate

Congestion zone in Manchester city centre up for debate

In order to improve air quality in Greater Manchester, cars, HGVs, buses and taxis could soon be charged to enter the city centre
Right-wing attacks SU International officer

Right-wing attacks SU International officer

Riddi Viswanathan has faced a torrid social media backlash after university opposition to Generation Identity’s sticker campaign
Student accommodation covered with Grenfell-type cladding

Student accommodation covered with Grenfell-type cladding

Hundreds of students living in un-safe accommodation due to defective cladding