News Archive
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
16th October 2017
Antwerp Mansion forced to reduce capacity
Ticket holders to Antwerp Mansion’s Regression Sessions event on Saturday night had their tickets revoked last minute due to fire hazards
16th October 2017
Health Secretary announces more places for student nurses
Plans to tackle NHS staff shortages continue as Jeremy Hunt reveals plans to increase the number of nurses being trained and lifting the 1% pay cap on nurses in the workforce
16th October 2017
UoM creates new test that could help prevent breast cancer
Women with a family history of breast cancer are on track to be able to be tested for risks
16th October 2017
Volunteering opportunities for students to be showcased at fair
“Employers value student volunteering because they look for rounded graduates”, Head of Careers Service said ahead of Volunteering and Social Justice Fair
16th October 2017
Unhappy Manny?
A recent report by the Office of National Statistics has found Manchester to be one of the saddest and most anxious places in the UK — is there anything that can be done?
16th October 2017
Finally free from freshers’ flu?
Also known as the common cold. Why hasn’t science found a cure yet?
16th October 2017
Looking beyond the façade: Cornelia Parker’s ‘Verso’
The Whitworth welcomes back Cornelia Parker, in an installation which looks behind the boundaries of artistic discourse
16th October 2017
Burnham announces £1.8 million homelessness plan
The City Council is investing £1.8 million in “real solutions” for the city’s homeless as fire stations and hostels open their doors to rough sleepers
16th October 2017
Manchester International Festival enjoys record-breaking success
Biennial festival brings more money into local economy than ever before
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16th October 2017
Squatter hell for Salford students
Refusal of previous tenant to leave the property has split up a group of five friends
13th October 2017
‘Terrified’ students rely on Facebook for safety advice
Students feel there is not enough done to protect them in and around South Manchester, an investigation by The Mancunion has revealed
12th October 2017
George Osborne makes a quiet first trip to Manchester
Mr Osborne’s first lecture was a thing of secrecy until a video of himself was posted immediately afterwards
11th October 2017
Petition calls for a safer Fallowfield
Nearly 6000 have signed the petition calling upon Greater Manchester Police and Andy Burnham to make Fallowfield safer for students
10th October 2017
Nobel Prizes 2017: the most exciting discoveries in science
Jack Barton summarises the 2017 Nobel Prize awards in medicine, physics and chemistry announced last week
10th October 2017
Soubry: We need “intelligent discussion” on international students post-Brexit
Anna Soubry insists the UK needs to open up its borders to international students after Brexit to avoid losing EU students
10th October 2017
Chancellor announces extra £400m investment in the ‘Northern Powerhouse’
Chancellor announces an extra £400m for the Northern Powerhouse aims to invigorate the Northern economy and improve infrastructure and transport links
10th October 2017
Take part in RAG’s Raid for Action Against Hunger
“Get in fancy dress with us and make a difference by raising vital funds for an incredible cause!”
9th October 2017
Catalan referendum: illegal protest or reclaiming a homeland?
Catalonia holds a referendum to vote on becoming an independent republic. Labelled as ‘illegal’ by the EU and denied by the Spanish Government entirely, the Catalonians are seen as rebellious teenagers of Spain
9th October 2017
Manchester man caught up in Las Vegas horror shooting
Man from Fallowfield caught up in Las Vegas shooting that has reportedly resulted in 59 deaths and over 500 casualties