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24th October 2016
Brexit decisions will not affect funding for EU students in the UK
In spite of doubts cast by Brexit, EU students have been reassured by the British government that they will still be eligible for funding at UK Universities
24th October 2016
Crowdfunding success at Manchester
In May this year the University set up its own crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunding at Manchester
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
24th October 2016
Oxfam director awarded Honorary degree at Foundation day celebrations
Winnie Byanyima of Oxfam International spoke on how to advance women’s rights in an unequal world whilst being awarded an honorary degree at the university’s Foundation Day celebrations
24th October 2016
Bursaries improve students’ chances of getting a better degree
Recent research shows that students who receive bursaries perform better in their degrees than if they had not received the financial aid
24th October 2016
Another successful year for JustFest
The University of Manchester’s social justice and volunteering festival, JustFest, has impressed and captivated students
24th October 2016
University sexual harassment report published
A report conducted in response to the growing reports of sexual harassment perpetrated by university staff was released today
22nd October 2016
Preview: Ladyfest MCR’s Body Positivity Workshop
Heard of Ladyfest? Join them and share your ideas and aspirations for the body positivity movement, and help create change in the way women are viewed in Manchester and beyond
21st October 2016
Simon Rogan leaves The French and head chef Adam Reid steps in
Adam Reid talks to Miriam Mizzi after Simon Rogan’s departure
21st October 2016
Preview: OMG! Girls in Tech
To be held on the 28th October, the OMG! Girls in Tech conference aims to inspire young women to challenge stereotypes and recognise their potential in the tech industry
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19th October 2016
RAG invite students to a gorilla trek in Uganda
RAG are holding information meetings about their Uganda Gorilla Trek
18th October 2016
The pill and depression: what we know
A new study has found a significant link between the pill and depression, with the likelihood of developing mental health issues rising to 80 per cent in girls aged 15 to 19 for some forms of contraception
18th October 2016
Manchester is tenth most expensive city for students
Manchester has been announced the tenth most expensive city to study in, but with the rise of competitive institutions, will the University continue to attract prospective students?
18th October 2016
DayTrippers are back: Visit Chester Zoo
University of Manchester’s Students’ Union’s are offering students the chance to visit Chester Zoo and more with their DayTrippers project
18th October 2016
Flat fire prompts warning for students to test smoke alarms
A recent flat fire has prompted a life saving request from Manchester’s Fire service
18th October 2016
Racial slur written on student’s campaign poster
A prospective BME officer’s posters were discovered with racial slurs written on them in the run up to the student officer elections
17th October 2016
A response to ‘Dear fresher females studying STEM’
It is no longer a question of whether women are underrepresented in science—it is a fact. So why are we still having to defend ourselves?
17th October 2016
Sexual abuse scandals at universities akin to Savile and Catholic Church cases
Huge scale sex abuse scandals have been uncovered throughout UK universities, with evidence dating back to the 1980s
17th October 2016
British universities use trigger warnings to help students’ mental health
The use of trigger warnings in UK universities is on the rise as we follow the trend from the US
17th October 2016
Police evict squatters from city centre
Police evict squatters from an old pub set for demolition in Manchester city centre