Financial boost for northern creative industries under government’s Create Growth programme
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer led the WeCreate Conference on November 13, launching the ‘Create Growth’ programme to support technological and financial development of the creative sector
Iconic Old Quad to be remodelled
The University has revealed plans to remodel the Old Quad area ahead of its bicentenary next year
The University of Manchester announces new environmental Master’s program
The new Master’s will focus on the social change needed to tackle the environmental crisis
Support for gender diverse students: Gender Expression Fund and option to add pronouns on Microsoft 365
Students can access a Gender Expression Fund, and add their pronouns on Microsoft 365, in two separate announcements which both aim to support gender diverse students
King’s Speech: Government axes ‘low-quality degrees’
In his first address as monarch, King Charles III announces drastic changes to the education sector
Cost of living pressures mount for students as average rent increases nationally
Cost of living pressures have pushed the average student rent to £7,566, with the average maintenance loan being around £7,590
Manchester Christmas markets found to be the best in Europe
Recent stats suggest that the Manchester Christmas markets have gained 13.2 million TikTok views and a Tripadvisor rating of 4.5
SU Exec team release updated statement on Israel-Gaza conflict
The Exec team at the Students’ Union offer “condolescences” to all members of the student body who have been affected by past and recent events as part of the Israel-Palestine conflict
Former University of Manchester student jailed for Just Stop Oil activity
Just Stop Oil activist Phoebe Plummer, known for defacing a van Gogh painting, faces six months in prison, pending their plea to Southwark Crown Court on November 30
Falling admissions, multiple misconduct failings, and SU suspensions: University round-up
The university stories we’re following this week involved several university staff failures, budget cuts for major universities and a second suspension for an SU President
Students in halls restricted from drying clothes in their flats
Concerns include the fire risk of clothes driers which obstruct passageways and the risk of mould increased by moisture and poor air circulation
Manchester Metropolitan University showcases new library plans
The plan aims to start development in summer 2024 and be completed by 2028
UMUCU calls for Jo Grady’s resignation
The Manchester Branch of the UCU has called for the General Secretary to resign following the failure of the UCU reballot
Magic Bus fares set to rise to £2 from December 2023
The Magic bus single fares will now match the price of singles across Greater Manchester and the UK under the current fare cap
Plans for new student accommodation in Hulme rejected for the fourth time
The erection of a nine-storey block in Hulme, an 11-minute walk from the University, has led local residents and students to protest to “block the block”
Manchester Oxford Road voted UK’s least commuter-friendly train station
Manchester Oxford Road station continues it’s legacy of being one of the worse performing train stations in the UK
New Zealand Wines wins Independent Retailer of the Year award
The popular shop on Wilmslow Road won big at the Bestway Awards. Both employees and students are celebrating their success
Free on-campus health screening clinics from this semester
Pharmacy students will be running health screening clinics on select days in November, February, and April
Pro-Palestine student groups occupied the Samuel Alexander building overnight
Manchester Leftist Action occupy Samuel Alexander building overnight and engage in National Student Walkout
Ben Shapiro, capsizing boats, and magic: University round-up
Read this issue’s university round-up for a quick insight into news from across UK universities