News Archive
5th October 2014
“Viva the Republic of Mancunia”
In the wake of the Scottish referendum Manchester Leaders call for more powers to be devolved away from Westminster.
5th October 2014
Man in serious condition after Fallowfield attack
The man was left with serious head injuries at local petrol station after a violent dispute over bike ownership.
5th October 2014
Teenage girl-gang’s seven-month violence spree comes to an end
A gang of teenage girls have been jailed after carrying out a spree of attacks on female students in the Fallowfield and Wimslow area.
5th October 2014
Combining cancer treatments could improve survival rates in patients
A study published in Cancer Research reveals that treating patients with both radiotherapy and immunotherapy at the same time could prevent cells from becoming resistant to treatment
5th October 2014
Manchester scientists synthesise “Star of David” molecule
A complex new molecule created by a postgraduate student at the University of Manchester closely resembles the famous symbol of Judaism
5th October 2014
Students Raise £230k for charity
British Heart Foundation overwhelmed by the show of charitable heart from students.
5th October 2014
Council sets up Manchester Dogs’ Home task force
Manchester City Council establish temporary dog home task force to get the shelter back up and running.
2nd October 2014
Preview: TEDx Salford
The famous conference returns to Greater Manchester on Sunday in what promises to be the biggest TEDx event ever hosted in the UK
2nd October 2014
Students battle myth that Arts degrees are an unaffordable luxury
A student-led Manchester branch of The Arts Emergency Service plans to work with Manchester secondary schools to increase interest and excitement about arts and humanities subjects as university degree options.
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2nd October 2014
University and Colleges Union threatens further boycott
Academics may refuse to set or grade exams and coursework in response to a drastic pension shakeup proposal.
30th September 2014
Top gay-friendly universities are revealed
University provisions for lesbian, gay and bisexual students continue to improve, says Stonewall.
30th September 2014
Labour’s Plans for Britain’s Future: Ed Miliband’s vision at the 2014 conference
Helen Chapman reports from the Labour Party Conference 2014 in Deansgate where Ed Miliband’s keynote speech proposes plans for Britain’s future.
30th September 2014
Government reforms will lead to even more unpaid student loans
By Autumn 2015, restrictions on the number of student entries into universities will be removed
26th September 2014
Welcome to the Jungle!
Vote to decide on Rumble in the Jungle’s best solo fancy dress entries.
25th September 2014
Black History Month at the Students’ Union
Black History Month will take its toll at the Students’ Union this October with a range of events from Open Mic to Panel Discussions
25th September 2014
University signs new agreement with National Grid
The University of Manchester renews contract with the National Grid.
25th September 2014
GMP Launch New Initiative in Anticipation of Increased Crime Towards Students
Greater Manchester Police attempt to send a clear message towards offenders who target students that they will be “relentless” in their efforts to bring them to justice as a new Student Safe initiative is launched.
25th September 2014
88 Year Old Child Abuser Jailed for Life
An 88 year old South Manchester man, John Jarvis, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment as a 13-year long historic child sexual abuse case is uncovered.
25th September 2014
Interview: Professor Phil Manning
Andy van den Bent-Kelly sat down with the Professor of Natural History to discuss all things prehistoric