The LeadMCR elections are just around the corner and this year there is the additional role of NUS (National Union of Students) representative. But what’s their role? And what does this mean for students?

Here are the winners of LeadMCR 2023

The Manchester Students’ Union is set to hold a referendum on whether or not they stay affiliated with the NUS, after its recent allegations of anti-semitism and Islamophobia

The independent investigation into anti-Semitism within the NUS has been released

The UCU has decided to take to the ballot over a number of nationwide cuts, meaning possible nationwide disruption to university life.

The Mancunion’s Aasiyah Faryal sits down with NUS president Larissa Kennedy

Rent strikes, better crisis plans and ensuring staff safety: What are SAFER doing to help students through the coronavirus?

Amid growing numbers of Covid cases on campuses, the NUS and UCU have come together to ask the government to keep students and staff safe

In the wake of our recent SU exec elections, Deputy Editor Nicole Wootton-Cane asks if the system is still effective

Ibrahim becomes the NUS’s third successive female BAME President, as she is elected on a platform of holding a National Student Strike

The 2018/19 NUS International Students’ campaign are ‘extremely concerned’ about proposals to ‘defund’ the role of International Students’ Officer

UPSU have raised their concern about the NUS’ value for money for students

The organisation, which represents 7 million students across the country, might now have to borrow money against the building it owns and cut staff to remain financially viable

The world’s media has lept on coverage of the SU’s motion to replace audible clapping with BSL “jazz hands”, a story The Mancunion first broke

New figures from the NUS show rising numbers of students choosing not to drink at university

Hundreds of students living in un-safe accommodation due to defective cladding

The NUS’ new Totum service and app will replace the eight-year old NUS Extra discount card, which will aim to provide a more holistic engagement platform for students

Upon her win, the FE veteran states it’s now time to “get real” about education

Shakira Martin seeks re-election despite bullying allegations, whilst her opponents offer stronger visions for internal reform

Shakira has allegedly described Campaigns Officer Deej Malik-Johnson as her enemy