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26th May 2025

Final Union Assembly of the 2024-25 year focuses on harmful language guidelines

The third Union Assembly of the year debated a proposal on “outdated” language in academic settings

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Student loan fraud under investigation by authorities

19th May 2025

Student loan fraud under investigation by authorities

An investigation into student loan fraud is ongoing after millions of pounds were fraudulently taken by individuals with no intention of studying or repaying the loans

The Art of Resistance: Cafe Blah returns after eviction battle

19th May 2025

The Art of Resistance: Cafe Blah returns after eviction battle

From forced closure to grand reopening – Withington’s beloved creative hub Café Blah is back, opening its new doors on May 24 at 445 Wilmslow Road

University professor named archaeologist of the year

University professor named archaeologist of the year

University forms new partnership with the University of Texas

University forms new partnership with the University of Texas

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‘Solidarity with Palestine’ Students’ Union motion faces backlash from University of Manchester as voting gets delayed

16th April 2025

‘Solidarity with Palestine’ Students’ Union motion faces backlash from University of Manchester as voting gets delayed

A Manchester Students’ Union motion is currently facing anger online after amendments were voted down

University of Cambridge granted four month injunction on Israel-Palestine protests

10th April 2025

University of Cambridge granted four month injunction on Israel-Palestine protests

The University of Cambridge’s attempts to block protestors from gathering outside graduate ceremonies faces backlash from human rights groups

Students’ Union holds Union Assembly to debate ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ proposal

Students’ Union holds Union Assembly to debate ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ proposal

At the second Union Assembly of the academic year, students debate the “Solidarity with Palestine” proposal

MMU students set to pay £1,716 LESS a year than UoM students currently living in Brook Hall

MMU students set to pay £1,716 LESS a year than UoM students currently living in Brook Hall

Manchester Metropolitan students will pay £166 a week for Brook Hall compared to current University of Manchester tenants paying £205pw

University Roundup: Unusual Elections, Honorary PhDs, and UCU Action

31st March 2025

University Roundup: Unusual Elections, Honorary PhDs, and UCU Action

From wacky candidates at SU elections, to Doctor Stormzy, here is this week’s University Roundup, featuring news from universities around the country!

“We’re disgraced by this”: Kurdish Society receives leaflets asking if they “have information on dangerous people smugglers”

31st March 2025

“We’re disgraced by this”: Kurdish Society receives leaflets asking if they “have information on dangerous people smugglers”

University of Manchester Kurdish Society posted photos on social media of the leaflets and has questioned the Students’ Unions approach to sensitive post

Disabled student felt discriminated against after access to lifts and bathrooms blocked in Simon Building occupation

28th March 2025

Disabled student felt discriminated against after access to lifts and bathrooms blocked in Simon Building occupation

Disabled student, taking part in the Simon Building occupation, described experience as “humiliating” after access to lifts and bathrooms blocked

“Together, we will win the future”: Protestors gather in Manchester as part of global demonstrations in solidarity with Türkiye

27th March 2025

“Together, we will win the future”: Protestors gather in Manchester as part of global demonstrations in solidarity with Türkiye

March 24th saw a massive organisation of Turkish students and members of the community, demonstrating for “the struggle for democracy”

Students occupy the Simon Building on University of Manchester campus

26th March 2025

Students occupy the Simon Building on University of Manchester campus

Pro-Palestine groups on campus announce occupation of the Simon Building, calling for the University of Manchester to “stop supporting the genocidal regime”

Proposed “draconian” bill would allow protestors to be arrested for wearing face coverings

21st March 2025

Proposed “draconian” bill would allow protestors to be arrested for wearing face coverings

Various rights groups have questioned elements of the proposed Crime and Policing Bill that would allow protestors to be arrested for covering their face or climbing memorials

20th March 2025

NHS staff retention hits record high in North West

New data has revealed that NHS staff retention in the North West of England, including Manchester, is at one of the highest levels in decades

Bee Network to introduce new ‘tap and go’ system

20th March 2025

Bee Network to introduce new ‘tap and go’ system

This contactless system aims to make bus and tram transit easier and more affordable

Manchester Marathon announces new Oxford Road finish line

17th March 2025

Manchester Marathon announces new Oxford Road finish line

The Manchester Marathon has announced a new finish line for the upcoming race on April 27, located outside Whitworth Hall

Manchester Oxford Road to close for two years due to remodelling

15th March 2025

Manchester Oxford Road to close for two years due to remodelling

Manchester Oxford Road station will close for 2 years due to remodelling works

Staff member at University of Greater Manchester sacked over racist audio clip

12th March 2025

Staff member at University of Greater Manchester sacked over racist audio clip

A senior staff member at the University of Greater Manchester has left after a clip was revealed, exposing racist comments

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