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Pangaea: Neverland – Costume Competition
The Pangaea costume competition is back! We returned to Neverland to find the best dressed out there. Who was your favourite?
Research grants for Salford students
Five Salford students will be funded by Salford-based cancer charity Kidscan to develop treatment techniques
Mummified animal exhibition opens at Manchester Museum
A new exhibition centered around a extensive collection of mummified animals has opened at the Manchester Museum
One in four Manchester homes are workless
A new report shows that households in Manchester have some of the highest rates of ‘joblessness’ anywhere in the country
Manchester team investigating pollution before VW scandal
A Manchester research team has been investigating diesel engine pollution since before the Volkswagen scandal hit
Manchester Victoria station reopens after major overhaul
The shining new transport hub was opened by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, replacing what was once named Britain’s worst station
Update: Yiannopoulos also banned from censorship event
After barring Julie Bindel from a debate on censorship planned for mid-October, the Students’ Union have now told Milo Yiannopoulos that he is also prohibited from attending
“Transphobe” Julie Bindel banned from Free Speech debate
Bindel and Milo Yiannapoulos were invited to a debate titled “From liberation to censorship: Does modern feminism have a problem with free speech?”
Corbyn addresses thousands during Tory Conference
Jeremy Corbyn addressed thousands at a rally organised by The Communication Worker’s Union about the future of our postal service
When does fried chicken become fowl play?
Helena Maxwell-Jackson weighs the pros and cons of fried chicken, where it comes from, and if it is affordable to be ethical
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The Coffee Column: Anchor
Previous editor Ben Walker steps in to the earthy fumes of Rusholme’s NQ-style community coffee spot, Anchor, where sharing is caring
Increasing number of stressed students
As pressure on students increases, the number of people seeking counselling for serious issues is rising
Universities shocked as government allege they welcome “hate speakers”
As new counter-terrorism legislation Prevent is implemented in universities, the government name and shame institutions that have allegedly welcomed ‘hate speakers’ with views “contrary to British values”
Liveblog: Anti-austerity protesters march against Conservative Party Conference
Tens of thousands line the streets of Manchester against government cuts and privatisation
Labour rescind on Corbyn’s tuition fees election promise
At the Labour party conference, politicians have suggested that Corbyn’s promise of scrapping tuition fees is not set in stone
Service exploitation costing students £335m a year
Students are losing an average of £240 a year because they do not know their rights when complaining about landlords and utility companies
Gender equality award for Faculty of Life Sciences
Faculty acknowledged by Equality Challenge Unit for its attempts to confront gender inequality
The University of Manchester prepares for Black History Month
University students and staff celebrate the heritage and future of minority communities with Black History Month
Conservatives told to hide conference passes in Manchester
Conservative delegates attending the Party Conference in Manchester must hide security passes amidst safety fears
Research grants awarded to Salford students
Five undergraduates at the University of Salford have been awarded £10000 to research childhood cancer treatments