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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

Bella Jewell reviews the latest show at the Manchester Art Gallery – Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing – one of 12 exhibitions taking place across the UK to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death
Exclusive: Risk assessment reveals how UoM could be impacted by a no-deal Brexit

Exclusive: Risk assessment reveals how UoM could be impacted by a no-deal Brexit

A new document seen by The Mancunion sets out potential problems that UoM might face if the UK crashes out of the European Union without a deal on the 29th of March
Brexit and the environment

Brexit and the environment

Amelia Kent explores the impact that the Brexit deal might have on environmental legislation
Who is wearing Brexit’s suicide vest now?

Who is wearing Brexit’s suicide vest now?

Jamie Chalmers looks at the Conservative cabinet in the wake of mass resignations over Brexit and how increasingly delicate democracy is looking within this government.
Brexit: the threat to the transfer market and competitive balance of the Premier League

Brexit: the threat to the transfer market and competitive balance of the Premier League

Sam McGonigle takes a look at how Brexit could cause massive changes to the Premier League.
Debt crisis on the horizon for UK higher education

Debt crisis on the horizon for UK higher education

With a total debt estimated at close to £1 Trillion, the U.K. Higher Edication sector could be in turmoil, especially with the threat of Brexit.
Prepare for ‘possible disaster’ post-Brexit say academics

Prepare for ‘possible disaster’ post-Brexit say academics

Oxford’s Chris Gosden has led calls to tackle the crippling uncertainty for UK Institutions
Students “neglected” in latest Budget

Students “neglected” in latest Budget

The Chancellor’s ‘end to austerity’ fell short of the mark in some people’s eyes, but other students remain unconvinced that the UK deficit has been tackled
Brexit from the other side

Brexit from the other side

Isidora Cortes-Monroy adds to the ever-growing discourse on the infamous Brexit with an international student’s perspective
‘Jam Jar’ republics and EU conspiracies: colonial hangovers in Brexit

‘Jam Jar’ republics and EU conspiracies: colonial hangovers in Brexit

George Walker argues that the Conservative party have adopted an imperialistic and culturally ignorant attitude towards Brexit, putting the future of Britain at risk.
Politicians have “moral obligation” to prevent no-deal Brexit, says Russell Group chair

Politicians have “moral obligation” to prevent no-deal Brexit, says Russell Group chair

Sir Anton Muscatelli has attacked politicians over the uncertainty of an EU exit
Fear that Brexit will cause academic elitism

Fear that Brexit will cause academic elitism

Security provided for less prestigious institutions through the bottom-up structure of European Union programmes could be lost post-Brexit.
‘No Deal’ Brexit expected to cause chaos in Manchester

‘No Deal’ Brexit expected to cause chaos in Manchester

Council leaders across the city have announced contingency plans as the threat of a No Deal Brexit increases
In conversation with Jack Tindale, Policy Connect

In conversation with Jack Tindale, Policy Connect

Bella Jewell interviews Jack Tindale from Policy Connect ahead of the Design Manchester Festival, uncovering his views on the role of the Arts in Education, Policymaking, and the impact on the Design Sector post-Brexit
Chuka Umunna brings People’s Vote campaign to UoM

Chuka Umunna brings People’s Vote campaign to UoM

Labour MP Chuka Umunna visited his old university, UoM, to discuss the People’s Vote campaign with students.
UK’s turns to African trade partners as Brexit looms

UK’s turns to African trade partners as Brexit looms

Sophie Marriott writes: Theresa May’s visit to the UK’s closest partners in Africa displays the paternalism and imperialism still present in global trade
NHS England struggling to hold on to new midwives

NHS England struggling to hold on to new midwives

The Royal College of Midwives revealed the NHS only gains 1 midwife for every 30 trained
Brexit is the greatest threat to Higher Education warns UCU Chief

Brexit is the greatest threat to Higher Education warns UCU Chief

“A deal or no-deal Brexit is the biggest challenge facing higher education and the country”, says Sally Hunt.
UK to lose full access to the EU Galileo sat-nav system

UK to lose full access to the EU Galileo sat-nav system

The UK has pledged at least £92m to a satellite navigation system that is proposed to rival the EU’s Galileo project. After the EU announced that the UK would not be able to access sensitive encrypted data from Galileo post-Brexit this coming March, the UK has threatened to launch its own sat-nav system despite having […]
Interview: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Interview: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Editor-in-Chief Kirstie O’Mahony sat down with the VC to talk all things gender, Brexit and, of course, strikes