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Temporary testing unit set up as Fallowfield falls foul to Covid-19

Temporary testing unit set up as Fallowfield falls foul to Covid-19

A mobile Covid-19 testing unit has opened in the Armitage Centre, as Fallowfield cases rocket
The shows must go on: where to catch (socially distanced) theatre in Manchester

The shows must go on: where to catch (socially distanced) theatre in Manchester

Find out which shows can still be attended live this season, as Head Theatre Editor Jay Darct discusses the Manchester theatres set to re-open with social distancing measures in place
The countries you can travel to without having to quarantine

The countries you can travel to without having to quarantine

You can travel to countries in the government’s travel corridor list without having to self-isolate when you return to the UK
“Students deserve better”: UCU and NUS release joint statement amid Covid crisis

“Students deserve better”: UCU and NUS release joint statement amid Covid crisis

Amid growing numbers of Covid cases on campuses, the NUS and UCU have come together to ask the government to keep students and staff safe
Manchester students speak out about year abroad uncertainty

Manchester students speak out about year abroad uncertainty

Students speak out amid uncertainty
“No student is going to be tucked up in bed at 10pm”: Sacha Lord speaks to The Mancunion

“No student is going to be tucked up in bed at 10pm”: Sacha Lord speaks to The Mancunion

Sacha Lord speaks to deputy news editor Jess Walmsley
MMU lockdown: Will Manchester University be next?

MMU lockdown: Will Manchester University be next?

UoM has made no official statement
Freshers’ flu might be different this year

Freshers’ flu might be different this year

University is stressful enough without the news of a positive coronavirus test
Illegal student parties continue in Fallowfield halls despite curfew warnings

Illegal student parties continue in Fallowfield halls despite curfew warnings

The Mancunion has obtained a video of a student party
Online freshers events: Your guide to connecting remotely

Online freshers events: Your guide to connecting remotely

Here are 11 online events to help connect you to the University of Manchester, wherever you are
Coronavirus: What do the new rules mean for students?

Coronavirus: What do the new rules mean for students?

The prime minister said “a stitch in time saves nine”
Manchester students face curfew after “significant” Covid breaches

Manchester students face curfew after “significant” Covid breaches

Greater Manchester Police were in attendance in Fallowfield
13 miles, 3.5 hours, 3 centres: One student’s journey to get a coronavirus test

13 miles, 3.5 hours, 3 centres: One student’s journey to get a coronavirus test

Robbie Beale reveals the difficulties of getting a test in Manchester
Manchester University: What are the coronavirus rules?

Manchester University: What are the coronavirus rules?

Bosses say they are following advice from Public Health England
“I hate the government”: Incoming Manchester students react to A-Level fiasco

“I hate the government”: Incoming Manchester students react to A-Level fiasco

Controversial computer-generated grades were ditched
Socially distanced theatre: Beverley Knight keeps the fire burning

Socially distanced theatre: Beverley Knight keeps the fire burning

Olivia Castagnetti reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber and Beverley Knight’s socially distanced pilot performance at the London Palladium
Introducing Manchester SU’s diverse new top team

Introducing Manchester SU’s diverse new top team

The team is believed to be one of the most diverse in the country
UoM VP: blended learning ‘totally’ worth £9250

UoM VP: blended learning ‘totally’ worth £9250

Blended learning combines online materials with traditional ‘place-based’ classroom methods
UoM warns offer holders not to buy ‘unofficial’ freshers tickets

UoM warns offer holders not to buy ‘unofficial’ freshers tickets

Freshers events have begun to appear across social media which falsely claim to be linked to UoM and the Students’ Union
These companies are still offering paid work experience despite coronavirus

These companies are still offering paid work experience despite coronavirus

While some big companies have pulled the plug, a group of manufacturers in the North West are still offering paid work experience