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Reflections of a third year

Reflections of a third year

Third year is tough, so here are some of my reflections on the year so far and my advice on how to get through it
We need higher education now more than ever

We need higher education now more than ever

As we haul ourselves back to Manchester and enter a new academic year, it’s worth reflecting on the value of higher education
Why are we pushed towards graduate schemes for the biggest polluters in the world?

Why are we pushed towards graduate schemes for the biggest polluters in the world?

“All I do know is it is not fair we have to work for places that are destroying the planet and profiting from conflict and wars. Whose future are they even improving? Because it’s definitely not mine”
Students expected to pay an average of £456 to attend graduation, according to Mancunion survey

Students expected to pay an average of £456 to attend graduation, according to Mancunion survey

A survey conducted by The Mancunion found students pay an average of £259.5 per night to stay in Manchester for July graduation ceremonies
Graduation looms. Please don’t send me out into the big bad world

Graduation looms. Please don’t send me out into the big bad world

With the curtain closing on my student days, I’m anxiously anticipating life after graduation – and I’m not handling it well
Applying for graduate schemes and jobs is the worst thing on my to-do list

Applying for graduate schemes and jobs is the worst thing on my to-do list

The process of even attempting to apply for graduate opportunities is intense and unfair, and the government and potential employers need to change their attitudes towards graduates
Over 3,700 students offered compensation for delayed graduation

Over 3,700 students offered compensation for delayed graduation

The University claims that the delays were largely not because of UCU Marking and Assessment Boycott, but failed to provide another reason
Union Assembly results: both motions pass student vote

Union Assembly results: both motions pass student vote

Results from the Union Assembly vote pass both motions proposed
UoM to give some final year students £500 due to UCU boycott

UoM to give some final year students £500 due to UCU boycott

The University has confirmed students who’s final degree classifications have been delayed by the UCU Marking and Assessment Boycott will receive £500 as compensation
University confirm potential graduation delays

University confirm potential graduation delays

An email update from The Faculty of Humanities confirms potential delays to graduation and their efforts to minimise the impact on students
The Grand Tour: University news around the UK

The Grand Tour: University news around the UK

What has been happening outside of Manchester for students in the UK?
Graduation fees triggers online petition after alleged broken promises

Graduation fees triggers online petition after alleged broken promises

Out of pocket students anger at paying for gown and cap rental for their delayed graduation ceremonies
A student’s guide to networking

A student’s guide to networking

With WIM and graduations coming up, it’s essential to know how to network and the best tips to make new connections
UoM postpone Winter Graduation ceremony

UoM postpone Winter Graduation ceremony

Winter Graduation ceremonies set to take place next week have been postponed due to Covid restrictions
Opinion: UoM is failing students by cancelling graduation

Opinion: UoM is failing students by cancelling graduation

Lauryn Berry expresses her disappointment with the university’s latest decision to cancel in-person graduation
July graduation postponed due to coronavirus

July graduation postponed due to coronavirus

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell called the situation “disappointing”, but said alternative arrangements would be made
Must all good things come to an end?

Must all good things come to an end?

Graduation is fast approaching for many students, which can make many feel anxious about the future
The five best 2019 graduation deals in Manchester

The five best 2019 graduation deals in Manchester

It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to get some dealz
Grads have a ball in Whitworth Hall

Grads have a ball in Whitworth Hall

Grads had fun in a special venue
Government announces plans to reduce ‘grade inflation’

Government announces plans to reduce ‘grade inflation’

The Universities Minister has said that the soaring numbers of students graduating with first and upper second class degrees in the UK are ‘threatening’ their value