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The University of Manchester’s Rent Strike marches on
5th May 2023

The University of Manchester rent strike rumbles on as tensions between UoM Rent Strike and university bosses continue to simmer

26th April 2023

During a rescheduled rehearsal outside the AGLC, two members of the Pole and Burlesque Society were attacked for their outfits and activity by a member of staff.

UCU marking and assessment boycott: Everything you need to know
26th April 2023

Strikes continue into the 2022/23 academic year, with the UCU now pursuing a marking boycott, affecting most universities across the UK. But, what does this mean exactly?

Widening pay gap exposed at the University of Manchester
10th April 2023

A report released by the University of Manchester reveals the ethnicity pay gap has widened, but the university insists that equal pay is given for work of equal value.

Exclusive: University of Manchester approves ChatGPT for assigments
1st April 2023

ChatGPT is set to be approved as original work by the University of Manchester in undergraduate admissions. Find out more, exclusively, here:

Occupiers removed from the Simon Building
23rd March 2023

Occupiers were removed from Simon Building, after 37 days of occupation, by bailiffs authorised by the Manchester High Court

“Let the pride pulse through you”:  Jo Grady announces success for UCU pension proposals
16th March 2023

University employers have confirmed that they will restore the 35% cut to pensions that was made last April

University Watch: February/March edition
15th March 2023

In this iteration of University Roundup: hear what’s going on at Oxford, Newcastle, and more

Charity demands universities be guarantor for students without family
14th March 2023

The Unite Foundation, a charity supporting in “estranged, or care-experienced children” have launched a campaign promoting universities stepping in as rent guarantors

What you voted for in the LeadMCR elections
14th March 2023

With the winners of the 2023 LeadMCR elections announced, here are the policies that got the new Executive Officer Team elected

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Voting patterns from the LeadMCR elections
14th March 2023

How many people voted? Which society voted most? Which race was the closest? Find out all about the LeadMCR elections here

LeadMCR 2023 winners announced
9th March 2023

Here are the winners of LeadMCR 2023

International Women’s Day 2023
7th March 2023

What’s going on for International Women’s Day, find out here:

LeadMCR voting has opened
7th March 2023

Lead MCR voting has opened for next years’ Exec Officer team – Find out everything you need to know below:

SU launches NUS referendum as part of LeadMCR
6th March 2023

The Manchester Students’ Union is set to hold a referendum on whether or not they stay affiliated with the NUS, after its recent allegations of anti-semitism and Islamophobia

“Rent hike, rent strike”: UoM Rent Strike protestors take to Oxford Road
2nd March 2023

The University of Manchester Rent Strike took to the streets, marching down Oxford Road continuing to fight for their demands

Nancy Rothwell to step down as Vice-Chancellor in 2024
1st March 2023

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell will step down as The University of Manchester’s President and Vice-Chancellor in 2024

University releases statement on John Owens Occupiers
28th February 2023

Patrick Hackett from the University Senior Leadership has said that the occupiers will face “formal University disciplinary action”

The Rent Strike and Occupation: What happened when?
28th February 2023

There’s a lot going on with the rent strike, and their ongoing occupations. Find out exactly what’s happened, and when

Anger at UCU after strike action paused
27th February 2023

The UCU have paused strike action, but the Manchester branch aren’t happy – here’s why