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The Giving Game: may the audience be in your favour
The Giving What We Can: Manchester Society in association with RAG kick off this year’ series of charity events.
University halls “too expensive”
92% of University of Manchester students believe that the university’s provision of halls of residence is too expensive. The Mancunion interviewed Community Officer Ellen McLaughlin with the redevelopment of the Fallowfield campus in mind.
King of the Jungle!
By a close vote “the Shaman” aka Oli Cutter has been crowned our Pangaea Rumble in the Jungle King!
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.
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.
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
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
Students Raise £230k for charity
British Heart Foundation overwhelmed by the show of charitable heart from students.
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.
“Viva the Republic of Mancunia”
In the wake of the Scottish referendum Manchester Leaders call for more powers to be devolved away from Westminster.
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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
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.
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.
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
Top gay-friendly universities are revealed
University provisions for lesbian, gay and bisexual students continue to improve, says Stonewall.
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.
Welcome to the Jungle!
Vote to decide on Rumble in the Jungle’s best solo fancy dress entries.
University signs new agreement with National Grid
The University of Manchester renews contract with the National Grid.
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.