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Backlash after Russell group unis take £2.2 billion surplus
25th February 2022

Backlash after Russell group unis take £2.2 billion surplus

The pandemic has hit students hard and universities, so why are universities actually operating on a surplus?
Dance through the decades: WIM’s Time Trippin’ club-night
24th February 2022

Dance through the decades: WIM’s Time Trippin’ club-night

This Tuesday grab your friends and dress-up groovy for WIM’s Time Trippin’ extravaganza! A decade for everyone!
Michelle Donelan demands end to online lectures
23rd February 2022

Michelle Donelan demands end to online lectures

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan has given life to the idea that students may be entitled to a partial refund of fees due to the pandemic
Durham University’s largest donor withdraws funds over Covid policies
23rd February 2022

Durham University’s largest donor withdraws funds over Covid policies

The former Durham student has withdrawn funding over the University’s continued Covid restrictions
Looking back at SU elections controversy
22nd February 2022

Looking back at SU elections controversy

The SU elections have seen multiple controversies over their years. This article looks back at the last decade to pick out the 5 biggest ones.
UCU strikes: Everything you need to know
21st February 2022

UCU strikes: Everything you need to know

The UoM UCU strikes will be starting today over pay and working conditions following strikes that took place last term
Ethnic inequality in the NHS: UoM researchers find evidence of discrimination
20th February 2022

Ethnic inequality in the NHS: UoM researchers find evidence of discrimination

A UoM lecturer has found ethnic discrimination is rife across the NHS
Piccadilly Gardens to be redesigned
16th February 2022

Piccadilly Gardens to be redesigned

What will the new Piccadilly Gardens look like after massive cash injection?
‘Gash or Tash’: Five complaints for Student Union bar after risqué quiz round
15th February 2022

‘Gash or Tash’: Five complaints for Student Union bar after risqué quiz round

Students have reacted negatively after a new round of the Student Union bar hosted by Dizzy Quiz featured photos of pubic hair
Nominations are OPEN for the SU elections
14th February 2022

Nominations are OPEN for the SU elections

Find out a little more about the new SU elected positions and what you could do to represent the student body.

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Increase in bike theft around UoM campus
11th February 2022

Increase in bike theft around UoM campus

How to keep your bike safe on campus
GMP stop and search power increased: Can expanded authority increase safety?
11th February 2022

GMP stop and search power increased: Can expanded authority increase safety?

What do students have to say about the increased stop and search powers in Greater Manchester?
Student protest disrupts pro-Israel stall outside SU
10th February 2022

Student protest disrupts pro-Israel stall outside SU

This afternoon a student protest disrupted a pro-Israel stall ran by the Union of Jewish Students and Israel education organisation Stand With Us.
On this day February 8 2018: Why was Sabra hummus removed from campus shelves?
8th February 2022

On this day February 8 2018: Why was Sabra hummus removed from campus shelves?

Sabra hummus is not sold on UoM campus anymore but why not and who is to blame
Manchester’s Clean Air Policy may be changed
22nd January 2022

Manchester’s Clean Air Policy may be changed

Given the changes in the vehicle market, the GMCA may have to reconsider their Clean Air policy or look for more funds.
Manchester lecturers will not strike on pensions after failed reballot
18th January 2022

Manchester lecturers will not strike on pensions after failed reballot

The staff of the University of Manchester will not be taking industrial action on pensions as they aren’t able to reach the 50% threshold, again.
Student Gift Guide
15th December 2021

Student Gift Guide

The Mancunion have compiled a gift guide so you can ensure to find the perfect gift for any student personality
UoM moves some teaching online for the rest of the week
14th December 2021

UoM moves some teaching online for the rest of the week

Sources have told The Mancunion that all teaching at the University of Manchester is due to be moved online imminently after a surge in Covid-19
Night and Day Café faces potential closure
14th December 2021

Night and Day Café faces potential closure

The Night and Day cafe is a Northern Quarter landmark hosting names such at Arctic Monkeys and Blossoms
Think it, pitch it, do it: The Mancunion talks to winners of Pitch It!
13th December 2021

Think it, pitch it, do it: The Mancunion talks to winners of Pitch It!

The winners of the SU scheme Pitch It! have been announced, The Mancunion caught up with two of the winning societies