University round-up: budget cuts, staff strikes, and medical breakthroughs
Here’s your run-down on the latest news at other universities you may have missed
Martin Schröder stepping down as Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Martin Schröder, the current Vice-President and the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, has announced he will be stepping down in December 2025
Manchester and Liverpool universities pledge increased collaboration
The University of Manchester and the University of Liverpool have partnered to collaborate on various initiatives, including efforts to achieve net zero
Sacha Lord resigns from his role as Advisor to Mayor Andy Burnham
Sacha Lord (Night Time Economy Advisor) has stepped down from his role as advisor to Andy Burnham after Arts Council investigation into Covid-era relief funds
National student survey opens for final-year students
Students in their final-year can now take the National Student Survey and potentially win several prizes
Greater Manchester hosts memorial ceremony to mark Holocaust remembrance
Greater Manchester hosts a commemoration ceremony to honour Holocaust remembrance day
Manchester Museum has been nominated for European Museum of the Year Award 2025
Manchester Museum is among the nominees for the European Museum of the Year Award, with the winner to be announced later this year
University ranks 1st in UK for pursuing sustainable development goals
Continuing it’s recent success, the University ranks 1st in the UK for sustainability
University of Manchester received £829,000 from BAe Systems plc in the 2023-24 financial year
Financial statements released by the University of Manchester show money received from BAe Systems plc during the 2023-24 financial year
Students overwhelmingly vote yes to a ‘pro-choice’ Students’ Union
University of Manchester students voted in favour of the Students’ Union providing choice-focused healthcare advice
New scheme set to save passengers money on bus fares
A new scheme has been annouced to help passengers save money on annual bus tickets
Andy Burnham on the rising cost of being a student in Manchester
New Fallowfield halls will not meet the University’s own affordability guidelines and the cost of bus travel for students this year to rise under the Bee Network
Increased financial aid for low-income students announced
1,000 more students will be eligible for financial aid, as thresholds for aid increase
As much as £235 a week for new Fallowfield accommodation
The University has proposed estimated prices of £235 a week for new Fallowfield rooms
University round-up: protests outside debate, boycotts, and allegations of classism
Here are some of the latest news stories coming out of other British universities
Oldham council moves to withdraw from Greater Manchester housing scheme
A majority of councillors in Oldham have signalled their desire to withdraw from an agreement that was signed in March this year
University of Manchester and Students’ Union jointly win cost of living award
The University wins an award recognising it’s £170 payment to students during the cost of living crisis
What is LeadMCR? Applications open for Student Executive officer roles
LeadMCR 2025 has opened applications for Students’ Union Executive officers roles. Read on to see how you can apply
Manchester releases gender-based violence against men and boys strategy
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has released its “Tackling gender based violence against men and boys” strategy
Man arrested over viral ‘Manchester nightlife’ videos
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of harassment in connection with the viral ‘Manchester nightlife’ videos