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Surf Cerrito print workshop review: a mini artistic outlet

Surf Cerrito print workshop review: a mini artistic outlet

Miss getting your hands dirty? Explore the artistic opportunities Manchester has to offer, starting off with MMU Surf x Surf Cerrito print workshop. A print workshop, sale and social all in one.
Manchester Metropolitan University showcases new library plans

Manchester Metropolitan University showcases new library plans

The plan aims to start development in summer 2024 and be completed by 2028
Manchester is purple: UoM vs MMU’s first rugby varsity clash in six years doesn’t disappoint

Manchester is purple: UoM vs MMU’s first rugby varsity clash in six years doesn’t disappoint

Against the odds UoM pulled off a stunning derby win against rivals MMU. We give a match break down to see just how they did it.
Never OK: A stand against sexual harassment

Never OK: A stand against sexual harassment

Never OK, an anti-harassment campaign run by UoM, MMU, and UoS, aims to create a zero-tolerance culture towards sexual misconduct
UoM vs MMU: Where is the love?

UoM vs MMU: Where is the love?

UoM and MMU students have been rivals since the dawn of time. Is the rivalry justified, or does it just make UoM’s students look like snobs?
‘Power in our Land’: Ryebank Community Camp to celebrate first birthday

‘Power in our Land’: Ryebank Community Camp to celebrate first birthday

The Ryebank Fields Community Camp is to celebrate one year of its occupation, supporting the longstanding campaign to Save Ryebank Fields from the threat of MMU development
MANCUNION EXCLUSIVE: UoM and MMU to merge to form the first UK “Super-Uni”

MANCUNION EXCLUSIVE: UoM and MMU to merge to form the first UK “Super-Uni”

Breaking news: Leaked correspondence between the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan reveal plans for huge merger.
Materialise with the Manchester School of Art

Materialise with the Manchester School of Art

The Art team explore the new online exhibition showcasing the work of Manchester School of Art’s MA students – ‘Materialise’
Manchester universities urge landlords to release students from contracts

Manchester universities urge landlords to release students from contracts

Several universities have come together to write an open letter to private landlords in light of Covid-19
Universities renew private security patrols in Fallowfield

Universities renew private security patrols in Fallowfield

Both UoM and MMU have committed to re-starting the private security patrols in Fallowfield and Withington
Art in Mancunia: Matthew Johnston

Art in Mancunia: Matthew Johnston

Some of his works are inspired by those in the Manchester Art Gallery
Exhibition review: Simeon Barclay – Life Room

Exhibition review: Simeon Barclay – Life Room

Theo Bennett reviews Simeon Barclay’s latest exhibition at the Holden Gallery at Manchester School of Art, which explores how culture shapes our identities.
56% of female survivors of sexual violence in Greater Manchester are not able to access support

56% of female survivors of sexual violence in Greater Manchester are not able to access support

New report reveals lack of support for survivors of sexual violence in Greater Manchester
MMU University student found dead in halls

MMU University student found dead in halls

Police discovered the body of a man on Friday morning

Manchester Metropolitan University Union hosts second GM Mayor election hustings

Barney Weston reports on the second hustings in the build-up to the Greater Manchester Mayoral Election

Danny Boyle to help set up MMU’s brand new media school

MMU are set to launch the International Screen School Manchester, with the help of local visionary Danny Boyle

Women’s Rugby dominate Varsity

MMU were well and truly battered 72-12. Here’s what team member Eve Chaplin thought of the game

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

Manchester lose Varsity: as it happened

FT: UoM 5 MMU 10

G4S to patrol Fallowfield during Welcome Week

Concerns have been raised over new security measures implemented by Manchester City Council and funded by the city’s universities to tackle anti-social behaviour in popular student area Fallowfield