Manchester Christmas markets return, but lights switch-on cancelled for fifth year
Manchester’s christmas festivities have begun with the opening of the Christmas Markets
University of Manchester places 53rd In Times Higher Education World University Rankings
The University of Manchester has seen a fall in their position on the Times Higher Education World Rankings, moving down to 53rd place
Protests take place on University of Manchester campus with debate demonstrations and statues taken
The University of Manchester witnessed a week of pro-Palestine protests, with demonstrators interrupting a debate in Whitworth Hall and protestors taking two statues from the Chemistry Building
University wins global climate award for its commitments in sustainability
University wins climate award for its continued commitment to sustainability
Greater Manchester launches 24/7 night bus service on two routes
Two new 24/7 bus services have launched across Greater Manchester with scope for additional services in the future
Café Blah: Community comes together to fight for a local establishment
The local and student communities come together to fight for local establishment Café Blah after they were left locked out of their premises by their landlords
University of Manchester former student facing deportation wins court appeal
Following a trial in late September, Ms Dana Abuqamar, a UoM Graduate has won her appeal in court against the revocation of her student visa
University celebrates three female scientists in top 100 UK rankings
Three researchers from the university have been included in the list of the top 100 female scientists in the UK
Ministers aim for 70% of students to enter university by 2040
Leaders of UK universities have said that 70% of students should enter university by 2040, but some students are concerned about what this might mean for the future job market
Andy Burnham’s ‘Housing First’ scheme announced for Greater Manchester
The Mayor of Great Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced a ‘Housing First’ scheme with the aim of ending homelessness in the city
Northern set to introduce British Sign Language announcements on train services
Northern is set to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements across its services. What does this mean for deaf people?
Bomb scare reported at Withington church
A church coffee morning took a turn when an attendee triggered a bomb scare by bringing along WWI-era explosives.
October 7 Anniversary demonstrations take place across campus
October 7 saw a day of national demonstration take place on the University of Manchester campus, with students from across the country turning up to show support for the Pro-Palestine movement
University welcomes deputy prime minister of Singapore
The university has welcomed the deputy prime minister of Singapore to discuss future collaboration opportunities in innovation and research
University launches new reusable cup scheme across campus
The ‘Bee Cup’ has launched on campus in several locations, aiming to reduce single-use cups and carbon emissions
Former pub ‘The Footage’ to be sold for only £1
Popular student pub, The Footage, is currently on sale for only £1
Church Street Market closes after more than 50 years
Church Street Market has officially closed its doors, after more than 50 years of service
University announces ‘Manchester 2035’ project
The university has announced ‘Manchester 2035’, a new project to tackle upcoming challenges this next decade
“What I’m saying is we are coming after those landlords”: Andy Burnham on Question Time.
In the University of Manchester Students’ Union, Andy Burnham takes questions from students after his recent Mayoral victory in May of 2024
University of Manchester hosts the World Academic Summit 2024
Delegates and speakers from around the world gathered for the annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit hosted by the University of Manchester