What does the Students’ Union actually do?
To help students navigate the upcoming LeadMCR elections, the Mancunion we explain what the Students Union is and what it does
LeadMCR 2026: Society Endorsement Tracker
Which candidates are societies endorsing in LeadMCR 2026? Check out our tracker to see who each group has backed.
Reclaim the Night takes to the streets as march faces questions over impact
As the Reclaim the Night campaign marked its 49th year, support was accompanied by renewed scrutiny over the extent of meaningful change achieved after nearly five decades of protest
A three-way race in the Gorton and Denton by-election
A tight contest has emerged between Labour, the Greens and Reform UK after a by-election was called in Gorton and Denton
University Reports Record-High Income of Over £1.4 Billion in 2024/25
The University of Manchester reported record-high income for the 2024/25 financial year totalling over £1.4 billion
High court rules that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful
In a monumental decision, the High Court has ruled that the UK governments proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was disproportionate
What is LeadMCR?
In the coming weeks, you will be hearing a lot about LeadMCR (including from The Mancunion). But what actually is it?
Student Solidarity Festival occupy Samuel Alexander building
The Samuel Alexander building on the University of Manchester campus has been occupied by members of the Student Solidarity Festival, and will be used to deliver a number of political education sessions across the week
SU Execs blast ReformUK’s ‘fascistic rhetoric’ during Refreshers Fair
Executive Officers condemn ReformUK and “attempts to introduce hate onto campuses”
Manchester Piccadilly Partial Closure to Begin on February 14
The partial closure of Manchester Piccadilly will begin on February 14 and last nine days. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for journeys, as most services will be replaced by buses
Student Newspaper Roundup: December Edition
The Mancunion reports on some of the latest news stories from student newspapers across the UK
Rusholme demonstrations celebrate Syrian liberation
Demonstrations on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme celebrate the anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power, as the country continues to grapple with an uncertain future
Positive News roundup
Tired of hearing everything that’s wrong with the world? Here is some positive news to cheer you up!
First protest since SU vote demanding end to partnership with Tel Aviv University
In the first protest since a student vote for the University to cut ties with Tel-Aviv University, campaigners took to campus to demand the cutting of ties
MANDRAKE issues alert after potent sedative found in ketamine samples
Metadomine found in ketamine; a potentially fatal discovery
Landlord’s repeated failure: UN letter to UK government reports
One of England’s largest landlords accused of systematically failing to ensure adequate habitability of social housing
Nottingham University proposes suspension of all music and foreign language courses
The University of Nottingham faces backlash after announcing plans to suspend 48 courses, including all music and modern foreign languages programmes, as part of a cost-cutting restructure.
One of the first UK university vigils for Charlie Kirk held on campus
Counter-protestors massed to oppose a vigil held for Charlie Kirk by Pro-Life Society outside of University Place
32 arrested at Pro-Palestine Protest outside Manchester Central Library
32 arrested at Pro Palestine protest in Manchester City centre.
Trams workers set to strike over driver fatigue
Tram drivers are set to strike over the Christmas period in dispute with Metrolink over shift rotas and fatigue