13th July 2026
‘Asylum isn’t the objective’: Sudanese students challenge UK visa ban narrative
Data obtained by the Mancunion reveals students from the four banned nationalities accounted for ~1% of asylum claims between 2020 and 2026, as affected applicants describe disrupted plans to study at Manchester
Investigations
18th June 2026
Rising demand sees nearly half of Work Experience bursary applicants rejected
As competition for graduate roles toughens, students are increasingly turning to unpaid internships and work experience, despite the limited support available from the University
30th April 2026
Jewish students describe life on campus amid rising antisemitism in the UK
With nearly one in four students nationally reporting behaviour targeting Jewish peers, Manchester students share their experiences