News Archive
24th October 2017
National Hate Crime Awareness Week
This week marks the start of UK’s ‘National Hate Crime Awareness Week’ here in Manchester
24th October 2017
Love for the Streets: Halloween soundclash
Love for the Streets CEO believes that the event is an opportunity to “take something that previously had no social value and make it socially impactful”
24th October 2017
Migration researchers team up with theatre group
The multi-media theatre production is part of the University of Manchester’s first-ever Manchester Migration Month spanning across October
24th October 2017
Playboy’s history in Manchester
The Mancunion remembers Playboys legacy in Manchester following the death of Hugh Hefner
24th October 2017
‘I champion the university… but they have treated me poorly’
Majid Ahmed tells the Mancunion about the stress caused by the University’s reluctance to admit a mistake in regards to his PhD tuition fees
24th October 2017
Mayor Andy Burnham awarded Doubleday Award
Mayor has been praised for demonstrating “great leadership for our community in the wake of the tragic events”
24th October 2017
Balfour ‘Celebrations’ on campus enrage students and staff
The organisation of independent groups celebrating the centenary of the Balfour Declaration on the University campus has sparked outrage amongst some members of the university
24th October 2017
Child sexual exploitation assurance review underway
The report comes in response to public concern regarding issues raised in recent broadcasts
23rd October 2017
The Manchester Tyrants: who are they?
Taking a look at the university’s team in an ever-growing sport
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23rd October 2017
New bus pass not possible until April 2018
Controversy surrounds the creation of an affordable “pass accepted by First and Stagecoach”, a stated priority of the General Secretary
20th October 2017
Free IFS talk on whether rich pay enough tax
“If you care about who’s paying for our public services, you should come to our public talk on the 24th” said IFS Associate Director ahead of free public talk
19th October 2017
Are student societies safe from sexual assault?
Multiple women’s allegations of sexual assault against a society figure raise questions about student safety
18th October 2017
Green jobs suffer slow growth in Manchester
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is determined to correct slow but steady job growth in green sectors
17th October 2017
Collision of two neutron stars observed for the first time
It’s almost as ground-breaking as the first ever observation of gravitational waves
17th October 2017
Music event to raise money for anti-trafficking society
“Help us fight exploitation while having a good night!” said president of the Students Against Human Trafficking society ahead of upcoming musical fundraiser
17th October 2017
An innocent act of kindness
Keep your eyes peeled for our new innocent angels Hannah and Esme delivering #innocentactsofkindness around campus
17th October 2017
UK’s largest meat supplier violates food safety standards
The University of Manchester calls for reassessment of the UK’s food system after a huge poultry meat company has been found repacking old meat
17th October 2017
Last chance to stand in the student officer elections
Voting opens on the 24th October
17th October 2017
University launches interactive tree trail
“People have a very personal relationship with the trees that they see each day” said Urban Green Managing Director as University launches tree trail