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Exclusive: University of Manchester plans to relaunch partnership with Tel Aviv University

Exclusive: University of Manchester plans to relaunch partnership with Tel Aviv University

The University of Manchester has planned to resume a research partnership with Tel Aviv University after three years, despite student opposition and a previous suspension of the collaboration.
The conflict in the Middle East: What is happening and how is it impacting Manchester students?

The conflict in the Middle East: What is happening and how is it impacting Manchester students?

A US-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader has plunged the Middle East into a volatile crises, sending shockwaves through global markets and directly impacting daily life for students in Manchester.
When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

While students demand accountability, the University of Manchester shields its links to arms and military institutions, enabling Israel’s assault on Palestine.
First protest since SU vote demanding end to partnership with Tel Aviv University

First protest since SU vote demanding end to partnership with Tel Aviv University

In the first protest since a student vote for the University to cut ties with Tel-Aviv University, campaigners took to campus to demand the cutting of ties

32 arrested at Pro-Palestine Protest outside Manchester Central Library

32 arrested at Pro Palestine protest in Manchester City centre.
Bob Vylan’s Manchester tour date rescheduled after pressure from Jewish groups

Bob Vylan’s Manchester tour date rescheduled after pressure from Jewish groups

In the wake of mounting pressure following the Manchester synagogue attack, Bob Vylan have rescheduled the Manchester date of their upcoming tour, played at Manchester Academy, until 2026.
Student body votes ‘YES’ to ending partnership with Tel Aviv University

Student body votes ‘YES’ to ending partnership with Tel Aviv University

University of Manchester Students’ Union sees 94% of votes in favour of ending partnership with Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University and Cops Discussed at First Union Assembly of the Year

Tel Aviv University and Cops Discussed at First Union Assembly of the Year

The first Union Assembly took place on Thursday, October 16. The two policies discussed were the University of Manchester’s partnership with Tel Aviv University and Cops Out
Is it the end of Israel in International Sport?

Is it the end of Israel in International Sport?

With international pressure on Israel growing, what does this mean for Israeli sport?
Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

As Western states recognise Palestine and both Western and Arab increase their criticisms of both Israel and Hamas, will it amount to much?
University sees rise in reports of antisemitism during 2023/24 academic year

University sees rise in reports of antisemitism during 2023/24 academic year

The Mancunion can reveal that there was a rise in reports of antisemitism during the academic 2023/24 year, an increase from the year before
Interview with ex-BBC journalist: is the mainstream media biased towards Israel?

Interview with ex-BBC journalist: is the mainstream media biased towards Israel?

A former BBC employee discusses whether the Western media is biased towards Israel
Are journalists being targeted? Dangerous conditions for Palestinian and Lebanese journalists

Are journalists being targeted? Dangerous conditions for Palestinian and Lebanese journalists

Organisations representing journalists have accused Israel of deliberately targeting journalists covering the Israel-Palestine conflict – an act considered by the International Court of Justice as a war crime

Israel, Lebanon and Iran: what’s going on?

A look into why tensions between Israel, Lebanon and Iran are escalating
If the University of Manchester is serious about social responsibility, it should cut ties with Israel

If the University of Manchester is serious about social responsibility, it should cut ties with Israel

The University of Manchester has committed itself to social responsibility and an “inclusive” debate about Israel – but does this clash with its partnership with BAE Systems?
‘Is it World War III? Not yet’: Escalation in Lebanon and what it could mean for the West

‘Is it World War III? Not yet’: Escalation in Lebanon and what it could mean for the West

As Israel steps up its bombing campaign in Lebanon, and Iran retaliates by launching missiles against Israel, could the region slip into a wider war?
Pro-Palestine protest escalates as police forcibly remove protestors

Pro-Palestine protest escalates as police forcibly remove protestors

The ongoing Pro-Palestine protest against the University heats up as Police are called in to move protestors, while the SU attempts to mediate the dispute
Pro-Palestine groups occupy the Roscoe Building

Pro-Palestine groups occupy the Roscoe Building

In what is their second occupation of a University building in the last month, Pro-Palestine groups have occupied the Roscoe Building to protest alleged University connections to Israel and its complicity in the conflict in Gaza
“The important point is [to] stop the killing”: Afzal Khan on his support for Israeli-Gaza ceasefire

“The important point is [to] stop the killing”: Afzal Khan on his support for Israeli-Gaza ceasefire

Afzal Khan sits down with the Manchester Media Group following his resignation from Labour’s Shadow Cabinet over the ceasefire vote in Parliament
“Shame on you!”: Protesters condemn University of Manchester during pro-Palestine protest

“Shame on you!”: Protesters condemn University of Manchester during pro-Palestine protest

Protesters call for weekly protest over University graphene research