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“Make coppin’ a feel a habit of a lifetime”
CoppaFeel! are on a mission to get students coppin’ a feel and getting to know their boobs
Enter the student philanthropy survey
The University of Manchester are running a survey to to capture students’ attitudes to charitable giving, all students who complete the survey are also entered into a prize draw
Students attacked with fireworks in Fallowfield
Students in the Fallowfield area were given a scare on Halloween night after fireworks were thrown at them and into their homes
Ladyfest’s Body Positivity Workshop is an inspiring success
Roma Havers reviews the work of Ladyfest Manchester and their recent Body Positivity Workshop
New developments in Alzheimer’s treatment
A team of scientists at Imperial College London have revealed that they successfully used gene therapy to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s Disease in mice
Venture Out, and achieve success
Manchester Enterprise Centre’s renowned Venture Out competition is back for another year of finding the best and brightest future business stars
MP Kate Green discusses preventing ‘Prevent’ with students
The controversial ‘Prevent’ policy was discussed by MP Kate Green, where she was asked about the futures of education and the Labour party
Oxfam director awarded Honorary degree at Foundation day celebrations
Winnie Byanyima of Oxfam International spoke on how to advance women’s rights in an unequal world whilst being awarded an honorary degree at the university’s Foundation Day celebrations
Bursaries improve students’ chances of getting a better degree
Recent research shows that students who receive bursaries perform better in their degrees than if they had not received the financial aid
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Another successful year for JustFest
The University of Manchester’s social justice and volunteering festival, JustFest, has impressed and captivated students
University sexual harassment report published
A report conducted in response to the growing reports of sexual harassment perpetrated by university staff was released today
Great Barrier Reef dying from climate change damage
Popular environmental journalist declares Great Barrier Reef officially ‘dead’
Brexit decisions will not affect funding for EU students in the UK
In spite of doubts cast by Brexit, EU students have been reassured by the British government that they will still be eligible for funding at UK Universities
Crowdfunding success at Manchester
In May this year the University set up its own crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunding at Manchester
Preview: Ladyfest MCR’s Body Positivity Workshop
Heard of Ladyfest? Join them and share your ideas and aspirations for the body positivity movement, and help create change in the way women are viewed in Manchester and beyond
Preview: OMG! Girls in Tech
To be held on the 28th October, the OMG! Girls in Tech conference aims to inspire young women to challenge stereotypes and recognise their potential in the tech industry
Simon Rogan leaves The French and head chef Adam Reid steps in
Adam Reid talks to Miriam Mizzi after Simon Rogan’s departure
RAG invite students to a gorilla trek in Uganda
RAG are holding information meetings about their Uganda Gorilla Trek
DayTrippers are back: Visit Chester Zoo
University of Manchester’s Students’ Union’s are offering students the chance to visit Chester Zoo and more with their DayTrippers project