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BBC sets out northern agenda in annual plan
BBC have complied the changes they plan to make in their annual plan

‘Power in our Land’: Ryebank Community Camp to celebrate first birthday
The Ryebank Fields Community Camp is to celebrate one year of its occupation, supporting the longstanding campaign to Save Ryebank Fields from the threat of MMU development

The Grand Tour: University news around the UK
What has been happening outside of Manchester for students in the UK?

Withington’s Wilderness Records now closed
Student favourite for drinks and music is closing after just 3 years

Nominations for Manchester SU Student Media Awards close Sunday 24th April!
Here’s everything you need to know about submitting a nomination for the SU Student Media Awards 2022 – Deadline Monday 24th April at 9am!

You may miss the magic of the £1.50 bus
The £1.50 magic bus fare may have to be scrapped as Manchester receive half the funds expected

Bin collectors to walkout for four weeks
Four weeks of bin collection strikes beginning in May could cause chaos across Manchester

British Pop Culture archives set to open at UoM
British Popular Culture archives are set to open in Manchester, run by the John Rylands library

Student loan interest rates soar to 12%: Will current students be affected?
Should students be worried about the 12% inflation rate beginning in September?

UoM UCU fails to meet threshold for strike action
The University of Manchester has failed to meet voter turnout numbers to strike over key issues about work and pay conditions and pension cuts.
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Burnham signs a four city wide green deal
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has praised the signing of a historic multi-city green deal

Nazir Afzal to be University of Manchester’s new Chancellor
The former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, Nazir Afzal will be replacing Lemn Sissay as Chancellor of UoM in August 2022.

She’s the Business 2022
Be inspired at this years She’s the Business event led by Masood Entrepreneurship Centre

“I can only afford to go to work one day a week”: How are students being affected by rising oil prices?
Due to the Russian invasion there is a rise in oil prices so we look at how this has impacted students lives

Fourteen students evacuated from Russia
As the airspace closed, flights stopped and financial sanctions were brought in, a team of UoM staff worked to bring Russian Studies students home

“Where will we be next?”: In conversation with students from the Ukrainian Society and YEM
In conversation with students who are both from the Ukraine and surrounding Eastern European countries, I understand the impact of this war on students and how the support provided by the university has not gone far enough.

MANCUNION EXCLUSIVE: UoM and MMU to merge to form the first UK “Super-Uni”
Breaking news: Leaked correspondence between the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan reveal plans for huge merger.

Graduation fees triggers online petition after alleged broken promises
Out of pocket students anger at paying for gown and cap rental for their delayed graduation ceremonies

Faculty changes upcoming at UoM
Who will be the next Chancellor? Will eduroam finally work? The new staffing changes at UoM may influence you

Wales introduces smacking ban
Wales have outlawed physical punishment of children. About time or Government overreach?