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Lemn Sissay’s main achievements as Chancellor
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?
Local Elections 2022: Fallowfield has lowest turnout across Manchester
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.
6th May 2022

Why should we care about soil?

Why should we care about saving soil?
The Grand Tour: UK University news around the UK, early May
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!
UoM confirms the end of coal, oil, and gas investments
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
Bin strikes called off after pay rise of 11-22% agreed
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
Get to know the university’s new Chancellor: Nazir Afzal
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.
UoM banned from transporting radioactive material
3rd May 2022

UoM banned from transporting radioactive material

UoM banned from being a taxi for radioactive materials, but why?
Students struggle to find library seats on Bank Holiday Monday
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
BBC sets out northern agenda in annual plan
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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‘Power in our Land’: Ryebank Community Camp to celebrate first birthday
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
The Grand Tour: University news around the UK
25th April 2022

The Grand Tour: University news around the UK

What has been happening outside of Manchester for students in the UK?
Withington’s Wilderness Records now closed
21st April 2022

Withington’s Wilderness Records now closed

Student favourite for drinks and music is closing after just 3 years
Nominations for Manchester SU Student Media Awards close Sunday 24th April!
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!
You may miss the magic of the £1.50 bus
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
Bin collectors to walkout for four weeks
20th April 2022

Bin collectors to walkout for four weeks

Four weeks of bin collection strikes beginning in May could cause chaos across Manchester
British Pop Culture archives set to open at UoM
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
Student loan interest rates soar to 12%: Will current students be affected?
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?
UoM UCU fails to meet threshold for strike action
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.
Burnham signs a four city wide green deal
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