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Debate Mate: ‘empowering the youth of today, creating the leaders of tomorrow’

A University of Manchester graduate writes of his experiences helping disadvantaged young people in the Manchester area reach their aspirations through the power of debating

Half of female students experience sexual harassment

Drinkaware has released statistics that show sexual crime, such as harassment, is commonplace in the clubs, bars and streets of university towns

Shop and raise money for charity with Care2Save

Care2Save is a charity that raises money when you shop. Kathryn Murray tells us more

Voluntourism – a misrepresented force for change

At first glance, volunteering in a less developed country can seem at best disingenuous, more about looking kind than making an impact. But once you dig deeper, the real values of “voluntourism” become apparent

An ‘Evening of Jazz’ in aid of Action on Hearing Loss

Working for a world where hearing loss doesn’t limit or label people

The Upcycling project re-opens

The student-run charity shop initiative relaunches

Hopping for hopscotch

Despite having a terrible injury whilst playing for univarsity, Alice Smith is determined to raise money for Ugandan playgrounds

The Upcycling Project is on its way

The University of Manchester Students’ Union is to use the former-RBS building next to Academy 1 as an environmentally friendly charity shop

The Upcycling Project

Aimée Grant Cumberbatch fills you in on the SU’s inspiring new fashion initiative

Feature: Party For The People

PFTP offers a unique way to add an ethical dimension to music events at no extra cost

Students Raise £230k for charity

British Heart Foundation overwhelmed by the show of charitable heart from students.

Long live the Audacious Church

Lauren Wills defends the role of the Church as an organisation committed to helping the helpless

Career Corner: Olivia Barker

The place where former Manchester students report back from the ‘real world.’ This week, we chat to charity director Olivia Barker.

Should students become bankers to end poverty?

We visited Oxford’s Centre for Effective Altruism to investigate their surprising conclusion about the best ways to end poverty

The Best of Societies 2012-13

Find out what societies at the University of Manchester have achieved this year, from raising thousands of pounds for charity, to organising sell-out shows and competing in national competitions

Everyday Analysis: Charity

Everyday Analysis discusses United Colours of Benetton’s recent ‘Unemployee of the Year’ campaign

Manchester students to run 24 hour gaming event

Event aims to raise money for charity

Women for Women International

Women for Women International partners women of war with individuals across the globe to teach them skills, rights and health education

Great British Brekkie for Winston’s Wish

Host a breakfast for your friends to raise money for bereaved children

Free Cakes for Kids

Bake a cake that makes a difference!