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The University of Manchester’s Rent Strike marches on
The University of Manchester rent strike rumbles on as tensions between UoM Rent Strike and university bosses continue to simmer
Pole and Burlesque Soc rehearsal labelled ‘degrading’ by senior staff member
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
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
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
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
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
University employers have confirmed that they will restore the 35% cut to pensions that was made last April

University Watch: February/March edition
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
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
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
How many people voted? Which society voted most? Which race was the closest? Find out all about the LeadMCR elections here

International Women’s Day 2023
What’s going on for International Women’s Day, find out here:

LeadMCR voting has opened
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
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
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
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
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?
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
The UCU have paused strike action, but the Manchester branch aren’t happy – here’s why
