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Cache-22: How has the shift to online learning affected Manchester students?
1st May 2020

Cache-22: How has the shift to online learning affected Manchester students?

The University, alongside all UK educational institutions, suspended on-campus teaching in March
Does UoM’s admissions process prioritise the privileged?
20th April 2020

Does UoM’s admissions process prioritise the privileged?

The University of Manchester’s latest Access and Participation Plan indicates students from independent schools are more likely to be made an offer
Chinese embassy distributes coronavirus ‘health packages’ to Manchester students
15th April 2020

Chinese embassy distributes coronavirus ‘health packages’ to Manchester students

Health packages which included masks, disinfectant wipes and herbal medicine were distributed to members of the society across the city
Stellify: supernova or black hole?
13th March 2020

Stellify: supernova or black hole?

Josh Sandiford investigates the prestigious award that was praised by The Times and Sunday Times
Manchester students face racist abuse over coronavirus
27th February 2020

Manchester students face racist abuse over coronavirus

Students said they had been both physically and verbally targeted as a result of the infection
SKUM vows to tackle ‘damaging behaviours’ as UoM launches investigation
21st February 2020

SKUM vows to tackle ‘damaging behaviours’ as UoM launches investigation

The club addressed a statement realeased by SU Executive Officers earlier in the week and insisted it would continue to tackle “damaging attitudes and behaviours”
SKUM: Manchester’s Bullingdon Club?
14th February 2020

SKUM: Manchester’s Bullingdon Club?

A 4-month investigation conducted by The Mancunion found multiple instances of offensive behaviour inside the University’s Ski and Snowboard club
Hooters, bearded dragons, and clogs: inside the world of university expenses
10th February 2020

Hooters, bearded dragons, and clogs: inside the world of university expenses

From August 2018 to August 2019, staff at the University of Manchester spent over £6m on a range of expenses from Hooters to clothing, catering, and clogs
Manchester students plagued by Erasmus uncertainty
23rd January 2020

Manchester students plagued by Erasmus uncertainty

Several students said they had already missed out on funding due to Brexit uncertainty
UoM Senior Leadership Team: “More committed to profit than people?”
6th December 2019

UoM Senior Leadership Team: “More committed to profit than people?”

The Mancunion spoke to academic staff at UoM about their relationship with the Senior Leadership Team

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‘I have no time to eat, shower or look after myself’ – Life as a student nurse in Manchester
2nd December 2019

‘I have no time to eat, shower or look after myself’ – Life as a student nurse in Manchester

With long, gruelling and unpaid work placements, one nurse who qualified from Manchester last year even told The Mancunion she had to use food banks during her final year
UoM’s China-backed institute denies propaganda role
21st November 2019

UoM’s China-backed institute denies propaganda role

There are more than 500 Confucius Institutes around the world, with each one ‘serving its community’ in a unique way
Are Manchester’s international students getting value for money?
15th November 2019

Are Manchester’s international students getting value for money?

Making up 27% of the total student body, they pay almost half of all tuition fees. 
Manchester students turn to tactical voting
7th November 2019

Manchester students turn to tactical voting

Manchester students are turning to tactical voting to get their voices heard
Concerns raised over UoM’s racism reporting process
1st November 2019

Concerns raised over UoM’s racism reporting process

The University has been accused of making students of colour feel like an “afterthought” with a complex complaints procedure that can be difficult for them to navigate
Manchester graphene research: is the military muscling in?
14th October 2019

Manchester graphene research: is the military muscling in?

Questions are being asked about some of the organisations helping to fund graphene research
“I don’t feel safe at all”: Manchester’s EU students speak out
4th October 2019

“I don’t feel safe at all”: Manchester’s EU students speak out

The October Brexit deadilne is fast approaching, but it’s been 117 days since the University updated its guidance for EU students considering studying here
What’s your degree worth? UoM grade inflation revealed
19th September 2019

What’s your degree worth? UoM grade inflation revealed

In the last ten years, the number of top grades being awarded has jumped, amid concerns that so-called ‘grade inflation’ is lessening the value of degrees across the country
Manchester students handed free cash to gamble
13th September 2019

Manchester students handed free cash to gamble

Would you take £5 cash in hand to place on online bet?
UoM 13th best Russell Group uni in NSS
8th July 2019

UoM 13th best Russell Group uni in NSS

UoM saw a 1% improvement on 2018’s results