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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

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Nazir Afzal to be University of Manchester’s new Chancellor
7th April 2022

Nazir Afzal to be University of Manchester’s new Chancellor

The former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, Nazir Afzal will be replacing Lemn Sissay as Chancellor of UoM in August 2022.
She’s the Business 2022
6th April 2022

She’s the Business 2022

Be inspired at this years She’s the Business event led by Masood Entrepreneurship Centre
“I can only afford to go to work one day a week”: How are students being affected by rising oil prices?
4th April 2022

“I can only afford to go to work one day a week”: How are students being affected by rising oil prices?

Due to the Russian invasion there is a rise in oil prices so we look at how this has impacted students lives
Fourteen students evacuated from Russia
4th April 2022

Fourteen students evacuated from Russia

As the airspace closed, flights stopped and financial sanctions were brought in, a team of UoM staff worked to bring Russian Studies students home
“Where will we be next?”: In conversation with students from the Ukrainian Society and YEM
4th April 2022

“Where will we be next?”: In conversation with students from the Ukrainian Society and YEM

In conversation with students who are both from the Ukraine and surrounding Eastern European countries, I understand the impact of this war on students and how the support provided by the university has not gone far enough.
MANCUNION EXCLUSIVE: UoM and MMU to merge to form the first UK “Super-Uni”
1st April 2022

MANCUNION EXCLUSIVE: UoM and MMU to merge to form the first UK “Super-Uni”

Breaking news: Leaked correspondence between the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan reveal plans for huge merger.
Graduation fees triggers online petition after alleged broken promises
1st April 2022

Graduation fees triggers online petition after alleged broken promises

Out of pocket students anger at paying for gown and cap rental for their delayed graduation ceremonies
Faculty changes upcoming at UoM
31st March 2022

Faculty changes upcoming at UoM

Who will be the next Chancellor? Will eduroam finally work? The new staffing changes at UoM may influence you
Wales introduces smacking ban
31st March 2022

Wales introduces smacking ban

Wales have outlawed physical punishment of children. About time or Government overreach?
Bin strikes could leave 220,000 Manchester homes overflowing with rubbish
31st March 2022

Bin strikes could leave 220,000 Manchester homes overflowing with rubbish

“Insulting” pay offer could stop bin collections in April