Investigations Archive


Exclusive: Proposed ResLife restructure leaves staff fearing for student well-being
28th March 2019

Exclusive: Proposed ResLife restructure leaves staff fearing for student well-being

Reslife, which is responsible for providing support and guidance to students in halls, could soon see part-time staff shed and 9 new full-time roles put in place as part of an internal restructure
Universities left struggling to cope with mental health epidemic
15th March 2019

Universities left struggling to cope with mental health epidemic

An FOI by The Mancunion reveals the amount spent on mental health at the University of Manchester
Toast Rack renovations stalling due to asbestos removal
8th March 2019

Toast Rack renovations stalling due to asbestos removal

Asbestos is slowing the progress of the building work
Why aren’t students planning for the future?
8th March 2019

Why aren’t students planning for the future?

Factors such as an invisible careers service and time-consuming part-time employment means students are not getting the best preparation for their futures
Turkish students faced torture, says Manchester academic’s report
6th March 2019

Turkish students faced torture, says Manchester academic’s report

Some of the students faced beatings and were forced to undress whilst in prison following an anti-war demonstration
Why is turnout so low at SU Elections?
28th February 2019

Why is turnout so low at SU Elections?

Outgoing Exec Officer Riddi Viswanathan pointed out that low turnout could be an issue with the SU and suggested students might not be entirely to blame
A look inside ‘proofreading services’ – a one stop shop for academic malpractice
21st February 2019

A look inside ‘proofreading services’ – a one stop shop for academic malpractice

David N Rose investigates proofreading services; checking, editing and even rewriting scores of academic pieces for students
Mansion Point and the changing face of student accommodation
15th February 2019

Mansion Point and the changing face of student accommodation

Fresh new halls are filling the huge void left by the emptying of the Owens Park Tower at the start of this academic year. Mansion Point is the latest of these additions to Fallowfield life, offering a renovated Allen Hall, the old postgraduate accommodation on Wilmslow Road, from the beginning of next academic year. It’s […]
Learning from Warwick: How does UoM deal with sexual assault?
14th February 2019

Learning from Warwick: How does UoM deal with sexual assault?

The University of Warwick faced a barrage of criticism after it emerged two students who were banned for 10 years for their involvement in a group chat that threatened rape could return early – later this year. Following the backlash there was a rapid U-turn and the university confirmed the pair will not be returning […]
The students ready to fight back: does Fallowfield need a ‘first response’ group?
6th February 2019

The students ready to fight back: does Fallowfield need a ‘first response’ group?

University of Manchester student suggests taking a ‘first response team’ in helping to address burglaries in Fallowfield.

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Weathering the ‘perfect storm’ in education
1st February 2019

Weathering the ‘perfect storm’ in education

The Tutor Trust is just one of many charities helping disadvantaged pupils achieve their educational dreams
Students overpaying hundreds for housing as landlords inflate prices
24th January 2019

Students overpaying hundreds for housing as landlords inflate prices

The Mancunion investigates the state of Manchester student housing prices in the wake of shocking research revealing how much students are overpaying by nationwide.
Uni finances rattle leadership
7th December 2018

Uni finances rattle leadership

It was also revealed that Professor Dame Rothwell’s overall pay packet fell by £34,000
‘How much worse can it get?’ – local businesses struggle to plan for a Fallowfield without students
30th November 2018

‘How much worse can it get?’ – local businesses struggle to plan for a Fallowfield without students

Business owners across Fallowfield are being forced to plan for a future without a bustling student population, and many fear for the negative impact it will have on not only individual businesses, but the area as a whole. As the latest State of the City Report has alluded to, the Council’s plans to move a […]
Whitworth Park and the changing face of Oxford Road
30th November 2018

Whitworth Park and the changing face of Oxford Road

The University’s most populous halls of residence is under threat of closure of being re-let. We investigate what this means for the area’s future.
Investing in destruction: how much does the University of Manchester invest in fossil fuels?
23rd November 2018

Investing in destruction: how much does the University of Manchester invest in fossil fuels?

A Freedom of Information request by The Mancunion has revealed that the University invested £9.9m this year in fossil fuel and oil companies
History departments branded ‘overwhelmingly white’
21st November 2018

History departments branded ‘overwhelmingly white’

Sophie Marriott explores Manchester University’s reaction to recent revelations by the Royal Historical Society regarding the distinct lack of racial diversity in the study of history in higher education.
Pollution, Crime, Homelessness: The State of the City
15th November 2018

Pollution, Crime, Homelessness: The State of the City

Investigations editor, Felix Hanif-Banks takes a look at the crime figures posted in Manchester City Council’s latest ‘State of the City Report’.
Sex & drugs & rock ‘n’ roll – where UoM invests your fees
15th November 2018

Sex & drugs & rock ‘n’ roll – where UoM invests your fees

Mia Gair investigates how the University of Manchester invests its money in weird and wonderful companies around the world.
Nottingham maintains support for misogyny as a hate crime
9th November 2018

Nottingham maintains support for misogyny as a hate crime

We trace the origins of the misogyny is hate campaign, and look at how public support in Nottingham hasn’t translated into concrete results

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