News Archive
8th November 2016
Liveblog: 2016 US Presidential Election
The USA are deciding whether they elect Democrat Hilary Clinton, or Republican Donald Trump, as their next President
8th November 2016
In possession of/possessed by the smoothie blender
The old Food & Drink Editor from ages past, Ellie Gibbs, sent me an article about blenders. It is brilliant.
7th November 2016
Preview: Islamophobia Awareness Month #IAM2016
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month and throughout this month several events will be held on campus to raise awareness of the challenges British Muslims currently face
7th November 2016
Has Apple gone too far?
The Apple MacBook Pro has become a staple for the modern university student. But with rising prices and a questionable change in key features — will this remain the case for long?
7th November 2016
SU will not boycott NSS despite NUS decision
The University of Manchester’s Students’ Union have stated that they will not yet be boycotting the NSS in reaction to an impending decision on controversial higher education legislation, TEF, despite the NUS’ position
7th November 2016
The Chronarium
Take 20 minutes for yourself at Manchester Science Festival’s ‘Chronarium’ and feel the power of relaxation in our modern day lives
7th November 2016
Robot orchestra: Live
Performing at the Museum of Science and Industry as part of Manchester Science Festival, the Robot orchestra, built by and for the community, used an eclectic blend of engineering and music to inspire the public to become more involved in science
7th November 2016
Women’s campaign: Sticks and Stones launch
Roma Havers introduces the newest Women’s Campaign, ‘Sticks and Stones’ and reviews the launch event
7th November 2016
The science of gambling with Guardian Live
As part of Manchester Science Festival, the science of gambling explored the psychology and statistics behind casinos, all with a cabaret-style twist
6th November 2016
The Mancunion’s TEF survey
The Mancunion want to know what you think about the proposed Teaching Excellence Framework
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5th November 2016
Manchester students win award for alcohol patch design
Manchester students have won a gold medal in the iGEM competition – a prestigious international student prize in synthetic biology, by inventing an advanced alcohol detector
4th November 2016
Manchester Media Group presents: Check Your Exec
Taking place on the 7th of November, Academy 2 welcomes the Manchester Media Group’s first live event: Check your Exec which will give students the opportunity to question their exec
3rd November 2016
“Make coppin’ a feel a habit of a lifetime”
CoppaFeel! are on a mission to get students coppin’ a feel and getting to know their boobs
1st November 2016
Enter the student philanthropy survey
The University of Manchester are running a survey to to capture students’ attitudes to charitable giving, all students who complete the survey are also entered into a prize draw
1st November 2016
Students attacked with fireworks in Fallowfield
Students in the Fallowfield area were given a scare on Halloween night after fireworks were thrown at them and into their homes
29th October 2016
Ladyfest’s Body Positivity Workshop is an inspiring success
Roma Havers reviews the work of Ladyfest Manchester and their recent Body Positivity Workshop
27th October 2016
New developments in Alzheimer’s treatment
A team of scientists at Imperial College London have revealed that they successfully used gene therapy to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s Disease in mice
27th October 2016
Venture Out, and achieve success
Manchester Enterprise Centre’s renowned Venture Out competition is back for another year of finding the best and brightest future business stars
24th October 2016
MP Kate Green discusses preventing ‘Prevent’ with students
The controversial ‘Prevent’ policy was discussed by MP Kate Green, where she was asked about the futures of education and the Labour party