Marcus Johns speaks to Activities and Development Officer Joel Smith, and Head of Residences, Catering, and Bars Emma Stansfield about the runaway success of Welcome Week.

The discovery of a cell-like structure known to have contained water in the past gives more weight to claims that the Red Planet may once have supported life.

Oxjam Manchester took over the streets of Fallowfield last week, with three days of music and shopping.

Endsleigh Student Survey reveals that 89 per cent of University of Manchester students worry most about achieving academic success at University.

Allen Hall is to remain closed for a third year running due to asbestos.

The 2014/15 academic year will see around 700 students attend the university on alumni funded scholarships.

Adam Fearn offers his opinions on four beverages that you’ll definitely be drinking within your first weeks of university

The graphene juggernaut shows no sign of slowing down, as scientists discover yet another use for Manchester’s favourite wonder material

The Students’ Union launch a new Student night on the 17th September—Why Not Wednesdays.

Shanghai University academic rankings place The University of Manchester three places higher on global scale.

The petition has managed to attract over 240,000 signatures in the space of a few weeks

A teenager from Manchester has shot dead a police officer before killing herself in an alleged suicide pact. Alex Hollinghurst, 17, was found dead near the body of her American boyfriend Brandon Goode, in Florida. The pair are alleged to have shot dead Orlando police officer Robert German, before turning the gun on themselves. German […]

Joanne Procter offers her expert advice on how to eat smart for the coming exam period.

Victor Croci, soon to depart Manchester for good, has left us with a guide to show us how to celebrate the coming end-of-year revelry in style. All you need is a flute, a magnum, and post-exam euphoria.

The library’s four year renovation is finally complete

Current trends show economic recovery is not translating into public opinion, according to a group of academics blogging on Policy@Manchester

App tells people ‘most hyped’ places to be on a night out

The Office of Fair Trading finds no evidence of non-competitive practices at universities, but says they urgently need to improve the quality of information that applicants receive.

More UK universities are starting their own Massive Open Online Courses to help more than their student body learn degree-level material.

Company reportedly makes millions for selling access to the personal details of university applicants