News Archive
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”