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University of Manchester former student facing deportation wins court appeal

University of Manchester former student facing deportation wins court appeal

Following a trial in late September, Ms Dana Abuqamar, a UoM Graduate has won her appeal in court against the revocation of her student visa
Stick or twist: Why do students choose to stay in the south of Greater Manchester?

Stick or twist: Why do students choose to stay in the south of Greater Manchester?

The universities along Oxford Road churn their students into Manchester city centre, and south of the city. As students turn into graduates, why do we disregard North Manchester and stay in the same southern areas?
We need better funding for Master’s degrees now

We need better funding for Master’s degrees now

Who can afford a Master’s degree? Not me, and unless you’re lucky, probably not you either
Meet the Covid fighting UoM graduate making engineering history

Meet the Covid fighting UoM graduate making engineering history

For Matt Danby, the last two years have been a rollercoaster ride
University makes one in five students financially worse off in the long run, study says

University makes one in five students financially worse off in the long run, study says

The report said that the creative arts, in particular, showed a low financial return for graduates
Review: How To Go To Work

Review: How To Go To Work

Lucy Clayton and Steven Haines’ new release aims to quell anxieties about entering the working world
UoM found to be 4th in the North for CEO alumni

UoM found to be 4th in the North for CEO alumni

Manchester universities took up two of the Northern ranking positions, making Manchester a business-minded student city
Korean embassy officer gives speech at SU

Korean embassy officer gives speech at SU

The talk was popular with UK students looking to gain a working holiday visa in Korea
Women most likely to benefit from a university education, report says

Women most likely to benefit from a university education, report says

Women who went to university earn 28% more than the average female non-graduate
Corporate devolution continues as TalkTalk relocates to Manchester

Corporate devolution continues as TalkTalk relocates to Manchester

The household name becomes the latest major company to move Northwards, after Channel 4’s relocation to Leeds last month
Graduate unemployment at its ‘lowest for 39 years’

Graduate unemployment at its ‘lowest for 39 years’

Prospects have released the latest edition of the ‘what do graduates do?’ report, compiled from the responses of over 250,000 UK-based graduates
Engineering graduates’ salaries revealed to be almost double the salaries of Arts graduates

Engineering graduates’ salaries revealed to be almost double the salaries of Arts graduates

Engineering graduates in the UK can expect a salary of £45k on graduating
UoM ranked 5th in UK for graduate employability

UoM ranked 5th in UK for graduate employability

The University of Manchester has been ranked 5th in the UK and 35th in the world in QS World University’s graduate employability rankings
Interview: Grace Currie, the Manchester student who took on the Edinburgh Fringe

Interview: Grace Currie, the Manchester student who took on the Edinburgh Fringe

Liv Clarke speaks to Grace Currie, the Manchester graduate who took on the “massively daunting” Edinburgh Fringe Festival
From Freshers to Fringe: A Graduate’s Advice

From Freshers to Fringe: A Graduate’s Advice

Chris reminisces about university life and his theatre-related achievements as a student

High salaries not key to retaining graduates, survey suggests

According to students and recent graduates, pay-rate is not as important as training and potential for promotion

Job interviews: How to get hired

Battled your way through the endless paperwork and found yourself facing a terrifying job interview soon? Relax and read our top tips for nailing the interview and getting that dream job

Finding a job at university

Struggling to find a job whilst at uni? Not sure where to look? We’ve put together a list of three of the best places to start your job hunt

How to nail a job interview in 2017

Debut CEO Charlie Taylor gives The Mancunion his best job interview tips for new graduates
Rebecca Thomas teaches you how to swap Fallowfield chic for the world of the work place wardrobe