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Brexit’s third birthday – three things that still grind my gears

Brexit’s third birthday – three things that still grind my gears

On Brexit’s third birthday, we consider the UK’s first steps outside the EU and ask why we’re putting up with less than we had before
Poems by Dana Kenzhekeyeva

Poems by Dana Kenzhekeyeva

New to Manchester, Erasmus student Dana Kenzhekeyeva describes her experience of lockdown in two new poems
Manchester students speak out about year abroad uncertainty

Manchester students speak out about year abroad uncertainty

Students speak out amid uncertainty
Living in lockdown: Coronavirus and my year abroad

Living in lockdown: Coronavirus and my year abroad

Versace face-masks and a ban on cheek kissing – UoM student Bella Jewell describes the impact of coronavirus on her Neapolitan Erasmus exchange
Brexit puts UK’s future participation in Horizon and Erasmus+ under serious threat

Brexit puts UK’s future participation in Horizon and Erasmus+ under serious threat

Disputes over the transition period threaten Britain’s future in Erasmus+ and Horizon, a former EU commissioner warns
Manchester students plagued by Erasmus uncertainty

Manchester students plagued by Erasmus uncertainty

Several students said they had already missed out on funding due to Brexit uncertainty
International students to political leaders: “Represent our voices”

International students to political leaders: “Represent our voices”

The students expressed concern regarding issues such as the NHS and study abroad schemes
Erasmus students left in limbo as Brexit fiasco continues

Erasmus students left in limbo as Brexit fiasco continues

Erasmus programmes are in jeopardy over loss of funding
UoM inside top 30 in latest QS University rankings, amid Brexit warning

UoM inside top 30 in latest QS University rankings, amid Brexit warning

QS director of rankings Ben Stower warns that UK success in the rankings depends on their Erasmus partnerships
Erasmus in jeopardy as Spanish students are widely affected

Erasmus in jeopardy as Spanish students are widely affected

Spanish students are reconsidering Erasmus placements in the UK, as Brexit creates uncertainty
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
Are Cultural Modules an essential part of a Language Degree?

Are Cultural Modules an essential part of a Language Degree?

Lauren Valentine contends that cultural modules are an essential part of any language degree, and students should be striving for a deeper understanding of a country’s culture, not just furthering their career.
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

Manchester University praise continuation of Erasmus+ until 2020

Erasmus+ supports students who wish to study across the EU for up to twelve months and the UK’s participation in the scheme post 2019 was unclear

Angela Rayner: hard Brexit cannot be allowed to undercut universities

Shadow Education Secretary argues that “Labour respects the result of the referendum but rejects the view of many hard-line Tories of a Brexit at any cost”

It’s down to students to show the UK’s positive future

In the eyes of many Europeans, Britain has become the closeted land of King Farage – and no-one has as much power to change that as we do

My Erasmus experience in Manchester

One Erasmus student reflects on her time here in Manchester, and realises that it’s not as bad as the reviews make out, despite the rain

Dealing with bereavement at university

Lauren Gibbins offers some advice for students dealing with loss

Vince Cable: universities in danger of being “main casualties” of Brexit

Former business secretary claims that loss of access to Horizon 2020 and Erasmus schemes could have damaging effects

Manchester Metropolitan University secures Erasmus+ and gains European funding

Manchester Metropolitan University has secured European funding for three major projects which promise to secure its international links