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The University has announced changes to international check-in system
15th December 2023

The University has announced changes to international check-in system

A statement made on December 11 announced several changes to the check-in system for international students, including changes to where students can check-in and clarification on checking-in over the Christmas break
University launches new BA degree in Creative and Cultural Industries
15th December 2023

University launches new BA degree in Creative and Cultural Industries

The BA in Creative and Cultural Industries, for students interested in the two sectors, will be starting in September 2024
University of Manchester spent £1,436 to clean Just Stop Oil graffiti from Ali G
14th December 2023

University of Manchester spent £1,436 to clean Just Stop Oil graffiti from Ali G

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the University spent a one-off £1,436 to remove Just Stop Oil graffiti
Andy Burnham criticises ‘London-centred’ policies at Covid inquiry
14th December 2023

Andy Burnham criticises ‘London-centred’ policies at Covid inquiry

Burnham went on to accuse the Covid-19-era government of pushing stricter restrictions on Greater Manchester after he asked for more financing to help those who could not work during the pandemic
Manchester selected as European Capital of Cycling 2024
11th December 2023

Manchester selected as European Capital of Cycling 2024

Manchester has won a bid to be ACES European Capital of Cycling, despite being ranked the fourth worst UK city for cycling two months prior
Chanel’s Métiers D’Art Exhibition turns Thomas Street into a dazzling runway
11th December 2023

Chanel’s Métiers D’Art Exhibition turns Thomas Street into a dazzling runway

For one night only, Manchester’s Northern Quarter was taken over by celebrities and models for Chanel’s Métiers D’Art runway show
Just one third of students feel security keeps students safe on campus
8th December 2023

Just one third of students feel security keeps students safe on campus

Nearly three quarters of those interviewed felt that race played a role in the likelihood of a person encountering campus security
Funding boost for cost of living support
8th December 2023

Funding boost for cost of living support

The bonus given to the Cost of Living Working Group will boost initiatives and funds aimed at supporting students in financial hardship
Sleeping outside, languages slashed, and controversial club nights: University round-up
8th December 2023

Sleeping outside, languages slashed, and controversial club nights: University round-up

Hear about UCL’s crypto clubs, the danger to Aberdeen’s language department, and an update on an older story in this University round-up
Union Assembly: two motions deliberated at Students’ Union
7th December 2023

Union Assembly: two motions deliberated at Students’ Union

The second University of Manchester Students’ Union Assembly of the year saw motions concerning the Minimum services act and the BDS Boycott deliberated at Club Academy

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University of Manchester publishes its 2022/23 financial statement
7th December 2023

University of Manchester publishes its 2022/23 financial statement

How much money did the University of Manchester make this past year, and where exactly are they allocating these funds? Here’s some information of the University’s 2022/23 financial statement
Plans revealed for Piccadilly Gardens transformation
7th December 2023

Plans revealed for Piccadilly Gardens transformation

The redevelopment plans have been estimated to set the council back £25 million
University of Manchester’s Reclaim the Night takes over city centre
6th December 2023

University of Manchester’s Reclaim the Night takes over city centre

The new route saw the march take over the city centre with a wider diversity of speakers than previous events
LeadMCR 2024/25 applications now open
6th December 2023

LeadMCR 2024/25 applications now open

LeadMCR applications have opened, with eight Exec roles available for next academic year, focused on the student experience at University and across the city
Financial boost for northern creative industries under government’s Create Growth programme
3rd December 2023

Financial boost for northern creative industries under government’s Create Growth programme

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer led the WeCreate Conference on November 13, launching the ‘Create Growth’ programme to support technological and financial development of the creative sector
Iconic Old Quad to be remodelled
2nd December 2023

Iconic Old Quad to be remodelled

The University has revealed plans to remodel the Old Quad area ahead of its bicentenary next year
The University of Manchester announces new environmental Master’s program
30th November 2023

The University of Manchester announces new environmental Master’s program

The new Master’s will focus on the social change needed to tackle the environmental crisis
Support for gender diverse students: Gender Expression Fund and option to add pronouns on Microsoft 365
29th November 2023

Support for gender diverse students: Gender Expression Fund and option to add pronouns on Microsoft 365

Students can access a Gender Expression Fund, and add their pronouns on Microsoft 365, in two separate announcements which both aim to support gender diverse students
King’s Speech: Government axes ‘low-quality degrees’
29th November 2023

King’s Speech: Government axes ‘low-quality degrees’

In his first address as monarch, King Charles III announces drastic changes to the education sector
Cost of living pressures mount for students as average rent increases nationally
28th November 2023

Cost of living pressures mount for students as average rent increases nationally

Cost of living pressures have pushed the average student rent to £7,566, with the average maintenance loan being around £7,590