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Universally Manchester festival: details released for the bicentenary celebrations
The bicentenary festival is set to run from June 6 to 9 with 150+ events across campus

Students’ Union will not adopt a BDS policy despite vote in favour
The motion, voted for by students in December 2023, passed with 89.6% of students voting in favour and would have resulted in the Students’ Union adopting BDS policy

Pro-Palestine protest escalates as police forcibly remove protestors
The ongoing Pro-Palestine protest against the University heats up as Police are called in to move protestors, while the SU attempts to mediate the dispute

University archway vandalised with red paint
The vandalism occurred in the early hours of May 13 morning and is being investigated by Greater Manchester police, according to a University statement

Antony Jenkins appointed as the new Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University’s (MMU) new Chancellor, Antony Jenkins, will assume the ceremonial and ambassadorial role from January 2025

Manchester Arena attack: survivors sue MI5
MI5 face legal proceedings as victims bring case to the security service
A rundown of Manchester’s mayoral and local council elections
On May 2, Manchester voted for their local candidates and mayor, choosing to re-elect Andy Burnham for Mayor of Greater Manchester

Co-op live: Manchester’s biggest indoor arena opens (nearly)
The Co-op Arena has finally opened, becoming the UK’s biggest indoor arena

University round-up: petitions, elections, and the future of Europe’s “worst nightclub”
In this edition of the university round-up, read about petitions at Trinity College and Oxford, an Aberdeen student running in the general election, and the closure of an infamous nightclub

Pro-Palestine groups camp out on Brunswick Park
In a move inspired by Pro-Palestine protests on American University Campuses, Brunswick Park now has its own encampment
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Manchester Museum named finalist for Museum of the Year 2024
After relaunching only last year, Manchester Museum is one step closer to becoming the Art Fund Museum of the Year

The Women in Media Conference returns for 2024
The conference will take place on Saturday May 4 in the Students’ Union

MPs launch investigation into university reliance on international student fees
As the government pushes to cut down migration numbers, the education select committee begins an investigation into the reliance of universities on international student fees

University wins two awards for its projects at the Directors of Estates Awards
At the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards, the University of Manchester won both gold and bronze awards for its estates and facilities

Senate elections and explainer: what is it and who is on it?
It has been a busy time for university elections in the last month. As well as SU executive elections, the Senate has elected new members to the board. Read on to understand what the Senate’s role is and who makes up the membership

Get to know: Who is Professor Duncan Ivison?
Nancy Rothwell is stepping down – who exactly is her replacement?

Disability and ethnicity pay gaps go up, gender goes down: UoM’s 2023 pay gap analysis
The gender pay gap at the University is at its lowest since 2017. The pay gap in terms of religion, sexuality, disability, and ethnicity has also been reported on

Manchester Leftist Action member speaks out against academic suspension
A student involved with action group Manchester Leftist Action has spoken out against his suspension by the University

University round-up: Redundancies, Student Publication Association awards, and Cops off Campus
This edition’s university round-up looks at university job-cuts, national publication awards, and pro-palestine occupations

Greater Manchester Mayoral Hustings held at the Students’ Union
Ahead of the Mayoral election on May 2, the Students’ Union held Mayoral hustings where candidates made their case to students