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13th November 2017

The last straw: 42’s takes action against plastic waste

The nightclub is replacing its plastic straws with vegetable straws
13th November 2017

Fitting the Student Budget – 4 meals that cost less than a Chesters

Save the pennies and your waistline…
13th November 2017

Manchester to take part at the Free Education Demo

Frustrated students can take to the streets at the National Free Education Demo
13th November 2017

MMG Live: Check Your Exec

Join us on the 23rd of November for a panel discussion with the Students’ Union Executive
13th November 2017

Students’ Union unveils living wage plaque

All Students’ Union employees earn at least the “real living wage” of £8.75
13th November 2017

Firefighters attacked in Manchester on Bonfire Night

Remember, Remember the 5th of November – the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service will this year, after several firefighters were attacked throughout the night
13th November 2017

Safety petition to be reviewed by Manchester Council

Matt Harvison presented the infamous petition to the Deputy Mayor
13th November 2017

Manchester to host postgraduate study fair

The postgraduate fair is open to all University students and graduates but is ideally placed for Manchester students given it is taking place in the city
13th November 2017

Manchester’s Got Busker Talent

Survivors Manchester calls the city to nominate its best busker talent as part of global campaign 1BlueString
13th November 2017

Money saving app CityMunch Launches in Manchester

London-based start-up CityMunch has launched in Manchester, offering “real time” deals benefitting both independent restaurants and customers

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13th November 2017

Rutherford centenary marked with new exhibition

Visitors of the university’s new heritage tour will be the first to see inside the private research rooms of the “father of nuclear physics”, 100 years after the splitting of the atom
13th November 2017

Manchester University accused of unprofessionalism and censorship

Majid Ahmed has been left scared for his future after being threatened with disciplinary action after taking his PhD tuition fee case public.
13th November 2017

Manchester Christmas markets open

The countdown to Christmas is on as Manchester opens its famous Christmas markets
13th November 2017

Senate roundup: Academy venue to honour Malcolm X

The second Student Union Senate of the Council Chambers was delivered last Thursday
13th November 2017

Misleading options in exec officer ‘preferendum’

People have hinted that the vote may also reopen, but a decision has not yet been made
13th November 2017

Manchester University under pressure to divest from fossil fuels

Students’ Union Campaigns Officer described the University’s current action as “plain contemptuous” amidst pressure to divest from fossil fuels
13th November 2017

Women in Media networking event at The Botanist

The informal ‘Women in Media’ networking event is a chance to speak to respected women within the industry and meet this year’s ‘Women in Media’ committee
9th November 2017

Robots: the hopes and perils of the future

Featuring an interview with Professor Barry Lennox, and a look into ‘Tommorow’s World Live’
9th November 2017

Digital 16-25 railcard now available

Students can have their 16-26 Railcard on their mobile device, as well as the paper and plastic cards which can be bought online or at their local station
9th November 2017

Hundreds march in protest of Balfour celebrations

As hundreds march along Oxford Road in protest, the BDS campaign have described the Balfour 100 event as “a mockery of the suffering of Palestinian people”