News Archive
17th May 2022
Lemn Sissay’s main achievements as Chancellor
As Lemn Sissay’s term as chancellor is coming to an end, what legacy will he leave behind?
7th May 2022
Local Elections 2022: Fallowfield has lowest turnout across Manchester
Turnout has fallen across the city – here’s everything you need to know from the student wards.
5th May 2022
The Grand Tour: UK University news around the UK, early May
What do Taylor Swift, Email scams and university cuts all have in common? University news time!
4th May 2022
UoM confirms the end of coal, oil, and gas investments
Due to the rising impacts of climate change, the University of Manchester have confirmed that they will end their investments in coal, oil and gas
4th May 2022
Bin strikes called off after pay rise of 11-22% agreed
Rubbish mayhem has been avoided after an agreement on terms with unions
4th May 2022
Get to know the university’s new Chancellor: Nazir Afzal
Find out more about the life, career and background of our university’s new Chancellor.
3rd May 2022
UoM banned from transporting radioactive material
UoM banned from being a taxi for radioactive materials, but why?
2nd May 2022
Students struggle to find library seats on Bank Holiday Monday
The Main Library and Ali G are both overcrowded and lines of people were left waiting outside and once inside struggled to find a study space
27th April 2022
BBC sets out northern agenda in annual plan
BBC have complied the changes they plan to make in their annual plan
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25th April 2022
‘Power in our Land’: Ryebank Community Camp to celebrate first birthday
The Ryebank Fields Community Camp is to celebrate one year of its occupation, supporting the longstanding campaign to Save Ryebank Fields from the threat of MMU development
25th April 2022
The Grand Tour: University news around the UK
What has been happening outside of Manchester for students in the UK?
21st April 2022
Withington’s Wilderness Records now closed
Student favourite for drinks and music is closing after just 3 years
20th April 2022
Nominations for Manchester SU Student Media Awards close Sunday 24th April!
Here’s everything you need to know about submitting a nomination for the SU Student Media Awards 2022 – Deadline Monday 24th April at 9am!
20th April 2022
You may miss the magic of the £1.50 bus
The £1.50 magic bus fare may have to be scrapped as Manchester receive half the funds expected
20th April 2022
Bin collectors to walkout for four weeks
Four weeks of bin collection strikes beginning in May could cause chaos across Manchester
20th April 2022
British Pop Culture archives set to open at UoM
British Popular Culture archives are set to open in Manchester, run by the John Rylands library
14th April 2022
Student loan interest rates soar to 12%: Will current students be affected?
Should students be worried about the 12% inflation rate beginning in September?
12th April 2022
UoM UCU fails to meet threshold for strike action
The University of Manchester has failed to meet voter turnout numbers to strike over key issues about work and pay conditions and pension cuts.
8th April 2022
Burnham signs a four city wide green deal
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has praised the signing of a historic multi-city green deal