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University Watch: February/March edition
15th March 2023

University Watch: February/March edition

In this iteration of University Roundup: hear what’s going on at Oxford, Newcastle, and more
Charity demands universities be guarantor for students without family
14th March 2023

Charity demands universities be guarantor for students without family

The Unite Foundation, a charity supporting in “estranged, or care-experienced children” have launched a campaign promoting universities stepping in as rent guarantors
What you voted for in the LeadMCR elections
14th March 2023

What you voted for in the LeadMCR elections

With the winners of the 2023 LeadMCR elections announced, here are the policies that got the new Executive Officer Team elected
Voting patterns from the LeadMCR elections
14th March 2023

Voting patterns from the LeadMCR elections

How many people voted? Which society voted most? Which race was the closest? Find out all about the LeadMCR elections here
LeadMCR 2023 winners announced
9th March 2023

LeadMCR 2023 winners announced

Here are the winners of LeadMCR 2023
International Women’s Day 2023
7th March 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

What’s going on for International Women’s Day, find out here:
LeadMCR voting has opened
7th March 2023

LeadMCR voting has opened

Lead MCR voting has opened for next years’ Exec Officer team – Find out everything you need to know below:
SU launches NUS referendum as part of LeadMCR
6th March 2023

SU launches NUS referendum as part of LeadMCR

The Manchester Students’ Union is set to hold a referendum on whether or not they stay affiliated with the NUS, after its recent allegations of anti-semitism and Islamophobia
“Rent hike, rent strike”: UoM Rent Strike protestors take to Oxford Road
2nd March 2023

“Rent hike, rent strike”: UoM Rent Strike protestors take to Oxford Road

The University of Manchester Rent Strike took to the streets, marching down Oxford Road continuing to fight for their demands
Nancy Rothwell to step down as Vice-Chancellor in 2024
1st March 2023

Nancy Rothwell to step down as Vice-Chancellor in 2024

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell will step down as The University of Manchester’s President and Vice-Chancellor in 2024

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University releases statement on John Owens Occupiers
28th February 2023

University releases statement on John Owens Occupiers

Patrick Hackett from the University Senior Leadership has said that the occupiers will face “formal University disciplinary action”
The Rent Strike and Occupation: What happened when?
28th February 2023

The Rent Strike and Occupation: What happened when?

There’s a lot going on with the rent strike, and their ongoing occupations. Find out exactly what’s happened, and when
Anger at UCU after strike action paused
27th February 2023

Anger at UCU after strike action paused

The UCU have paused strike action, but the Manchester branch aren’t happy – here’s why
“This is a matter of priority”: A rundown of this week’s UCU strikes
24th February 2023

“This is a matter of priority”: A rundown of this week’s UCU strikes

On February 14th UCU strikes continued for the third week in a row. Here’s a rundown of everything that happened this week
University round up: What’s going on around the UK this week?
23rd February 2023

University round up: What’s going on around the UK this week?

Let’s take a look at news from other universities in the UK this week…
New survey finds UoM second most romantic UK University
21st February 2023

New survey finds UoM second most romantic UK University

61.74% of students at the University of Manchester meet a romantic partner at university, and 21% find love.
Solidarity pop-up gig hosted in support of University occupiers
21st February 2023

Solidarity pop-up gig hosted in support of University occupiers

In response to an ultimatum to the occupiers from the University, a ‘pop-up’ gig was held under the famous University of Manchester arch
16th February 2023

Sex education is failing students, recent survey finds

45% of male students believe they can name the nonexistent ‘nubis’ on a female anatomy diagram
Occupiers leave John Owens Building
16th February 2023

Occupiers leave John Owens Building

Occupiers from the Manchester Leftist Action and UoM Rent Strike groups have ended their week long occupation of the John Owens Building
SU’s final senate meeting: what are the proposals and how can you get involved?
15th February 2023

SU’s final senate meeting: what are the proposals and how can you get involved?

The final SU senate of the year will debate policies relating to student support for the UCU strikes and the university’s involvement in the development of autonomous weapons