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Schools close in Manchester due to Covid-19 outbreaks
31st March 2022

Schools close in Manchester due to Covid-19 outbreaks

Covid-19 cases are increasing in Greater Manchester. Many schools in Manchester have begun temporarily shutting down but how long will this go on for?
Shanghai goes into city wide lockdown
30th March 2022

Shanghai goes into city wide lockdown

Does the lockdown of Shanghai show its zero covid policy is failing?
Greater Manchester to have bus fares capped
23rd March 2022

Greater Manchester to have bus fares capped

How much will fares be capped at and is the change actually a good move?
More UCU Strikes before Easter: What do students think?
23rd March 2022

More UCU Strikes before Easter: What do students think?

Whilst students by in large support the strikes, have they not also been affected?
How is the government planning to reduce sexual violence in the UK?
23rd March 2022

How is the government planning to reduce sexual violence in the UK?

Can the government deliver on its promise to reduce sexual violence for women?
“45 years and what’s changed?”: Manchester students unite for Reclaim the Night’s 45th anniversary march
22nd March 2022

“45 years and what’s changed?”: Manchester students unite for Reclaim the Night’s 45th anniversary march

“45 years and what’s changed? Are women safe to walk in the dark? No!”
The Third Wave of UCU Strikes announced
22nd March 2022

The Third Wave of UCU Strikes announced

University of Manchester staff will be walking out from March 28-April 1 over the four fights dispute
In conversation with the UoM SU women’s officer on Reclaim the Night
20th March 2022

In conversation with the UoM SU women’s officer on Reclaim the Night

What does the Student Union make of the Reclaim the Night event?
Students believe statistics on gender demographics at University are “unsurprising”
20th March 2022

Students believe statistics on gender demographics at University are “unsurprising”

Women make up 48% of lecturers at UoM but just 27% of professors
What does Reclaim the Night look like around the world?
20th March 2022

What does Reclaim the Night look like around the world?

What does reclaim the night look like across different cultures around the world?

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Women in Media returns for its seventh year in Manchester
15th March 2022

Women in Media returns for its seventh year in Manchester

The Women in Media conference is returning to Manchester for its seventh year in the city. Find out why you won’t want to miss it!
The Mancunion Presents: This Girl Can Run
15th March 2022

The Mancunion Presents: This Girl Can Run

This Girl Can Run is taking place on March 16th to celebrate Manchester’s Reclaim the Night.
Mancunion Exclusive: Report into UoM’s historical links to slavery released
14th March 2022

Mancunion Exclusive: Report into UoM’s historical links to slavery released

The University of Manchester reveals historical links to enslavement in their latest report
Immunocompromised students and the end of Covid-19 regulations in England: Is it safe?
5th March 2022

Immunocompromised students and the end of Covid-19 regulations in England: Is it safe?

What happens to those most vulnerable when restrictions end?
Lectures on university strikes: ‘A Culture of Surveillance’
5th March 2022

Lectures on university strikes: ‘A Culture of Surveillance’

What do UOM staff think about working conditions at the university?
Mastercard down and out for today
5th March 2022

Mastercard down and out for today

MasterCard is reportedly down so you might need to use cash today
Student loans to change: What’s actually happening?
3rd March 2022

Student loans to change: What’s actually happening?

Why is the financial burden being pushed higher and higher for graduates and how are recent changes to student loans only making things worse?
Whitworth gallery director removed from post over controversial Palestine statement
28th February 2022

Whitworth gallery director removed from post over controversial Palestine statement

Allistair Hudson’s removal has caused backlash from UoM students over concerns of university interference in artistic and political debate
SU follows government lead: No more free lateral flows
25th February 2022

SU follows government lead: No more free lateral flows

The University and The Government have announced that they will restrict the free testing kits. Students are disappointed by this decision.
Clean Air Zone update: Burnham frustrated by the government
25th February 2022

Clean Air Zone update: Burnham frustrated by the government

The GMCA and the Government are going back and forth on the clean air zone’s funding, that leaves Andy Burnham frustrated.