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
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?
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
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
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?
Let’s take a look at news from other universities in the UK this week…
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
In response to an ultimatum to the occupiers from the University, a ‘pop-up’ gig was held under the famous University of Manchester arch
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
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?
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
French students walk out over “culture of racism”
French students walked out of a lecture on February 13 in protest of alleged racism by individuals, and a flawed curriculum
84 students apply to become SU executives
24 candidates are running for Activities and Culture Officer, with campaigning set to begin on February 27
University issues ‘ultimatum’ letter to John Owens occupiers
Occupiers of the John Owens building have been told to leave by 4pm today or risk facing “formal disciplinary action”
Student protestors occupy Simon Building
Protestors from UoM Rent Strike and Manchester Leftist Action have occupied the Simon building
Occupiers leave Sam Alex and Engineering Buildings
UoM Rent Strike and Manchester Leftist Action groups have departed the Samuel Alexander and Engineering buildings
Students collect donations for Türkiye and Syria
In the wake of the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, Manchester’s student societies have set up stalls for donations outside the student union building.
Student protestors occupy three University buildings
Protestors from Manchester Leftist Action and UoM Rent Strike have occupied three University of Manchester buildings
Lower presence on the 2nd day of UCU strikes
The second day of the UCU strikes sees a bleaker presence on picket lines. However, people striking stay optimistic and rejoice the support that they are getting outside their union.
LeadMCR roles explained – Could this be you?
Looking for a post-grad job opportunity? Lead MCR is back with plenty of leadership and team opportunities to improve Manchester’s SU