News Archive
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?
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!
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
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The former Durham student has withdrawn funding over the University’s continued Covid restrictions
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.
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
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
16th February 2022
Piccadilly Gardens to be redesigned
What will the new Piccadilly Gardens look like after massive cash injection?
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
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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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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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