Banji Adewumi, the EDI director at the University of Manchester, sat down with us for the second episode of Under the Spotlight. We discussed politics, staff negotiations and inclusivity

The Students’ Union has 12 events planned throughout October to celebrate Black History Month, covering talks to music events to networking sessions

What do students have to say about the increased stop and search powers in Greater Manchester?

Why is there less diversity in leadership positions in football?

Lemn Sissay, the Chancellor of UoM, tells us his thoughts on Black History Month, his job as Chancellor and writing his memoir

Aileen Loftus finds out more about the HarperCollins Author Academy and how to get involved

Aileen Loftus questions whether students can leave school without having studied a novel by a black author

Ellie Klouda reviews Nut at the SU Theatre, which is part of UMDS’ MIFTA season

The Mancunion will have funding protected for three years as Senate also holds an indicative vote on calls to annul two results from this month’s Exec officer elections

Universities UK found that 70% of people agree that the UK has some of the best universities in the world

Sophie Marriott explores Manchester University’s reaction to recent revelations by the Royal Historical Society regarding the distinct lack of racial diversity in the study of history in higher education.

Hear from two Manchester residents about the importance of food in their cultural identity.

UoM lecturer Dr Sarah Hall called for more BAME representation in the Northern Powerhouse at the Labour Party conference last week.