UCU lecturers to strike for three days this November
The UCU has announced that lecturers from all UK universities will be striking on the November 24, 25, and 30
UK Supreme Court to sit in Manchester March 2023
Sitting outside of one of the nation’s four capitals for the first time ever, the UK Supreme Court will come to Manchester in March 2023
‘Ghost gathering’ in Platt Fields Park fails to break Guinness World Record
An event in Platt Fields Park failed to break the Guinness World Record for the most people dressed as ghosts in one place
‘Going to the Match’ will continue to be in the public domain
The L.S. Lowry painting ‘Going to The Match’ will remain publicly available after it was purchased by The Lowry Arts Centre for £6.6 million
UCU vote for strike action in historic nation-wide ballot
The UCU has voted for nation-wide strike action over pension cuts and pay and working conditions.
University staff to receive £1000 cost-of-living payment
All University of Manchester staff who earn up to £71,000 are set to receive a £1000 bonus to help with the cost-of-living.
Universities have no “statutory duty of care” towards students
Universities have no specific “duty of care” to their students according to a judge in Bristol. This ruling came following the death of 20 year old, University of Bristol student, Natasha Abrahart.
“Stop Killer Robots” says Amnesty International UoM
The University of Manchester, Amnesty International is launching a campaign asking the University to “stop funding killer robots”
Manchester City Council calls for “urgent action” on housing
Manchester City Council has called for urgent action to deal with the housing crisis. This includes both increasing the speed of current local plans, which includes social housing, and petitioning the government for “urgent action”.
Stormzy joins forces with HSBC to support more Black students in higher education
£2 million has been pledged by HSBC to support Stormzy Scholarship, meaning a further 30 students will be supported through Cambridge
“Utterly sickening”: Manchester Animal Rebellion protestors blasted by Labour MP
Labour MP Andrew Gwynne criticised members of Animal Rebellion for their protests against animal-based food production in the UK
“Always rooting for the lettuce” say students as Liz Truss resigns
Students are going through a rollercoaster of emotions with the Prime Minister announcing her resignation 45 days after being appointed.
“Hunger doesn’t wear club colours”: community support during the cost-of-living crisis
Manchester City Football Club Fans Foodbank support group are collecting donations on matchdays on behalf of Manchester Central Foodbank
University extends wellbeing support for students from countries in “conflict”
The University extended support for students from countries with “conflict and upheaval”, however, students are unhappy with its messaging
Students’ Union launches Black History Month celebrations
The Students’ Union has 12 events planned throughout October to celebrate Black History Month, covering talks to music events to networking sessions
Manchester Council cancels Bonfire Night
Bonfire night is cancelled across Manchester this year, causing disappointment and safety concerns
North West Ambulance Services ballot to strike
The North West Ambulance Service are preparing to ballot members soon in an attempt to resolve disputes surrounding wages
Sale of Lowry masterpiece sparks controversy
The sale of a Lowry painting has sparked controversy over fears of it being removed from the public eye
UoM research supports Burnham’s claim – “devolution in Manchester is working”
University of Manchester researchers have found a link between devolution in Greater Manchester and a rise in life expectancy
Could weed be made a Class A drug?
Smoking a joint could land you the same number of years in prison as being caught with cocaine, as weed set to become Class A drug
