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£1.3 million spent on maintenance of University of Manchester student accommodation

£1.3 million spent on maintenance of University of Manchester student accommodation

Oak House sinkhole? Oak House receives £1.3 million in maintenance funds as it continues to house students
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Fallowfield campus redevelopment approved by city council

Fallowfield campus redevelopment approved by city council

The Fallowfield campus redevelopment has been approved, with a phased project aiming to create 3,300 new student beds
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Squirrel’s Bar under threat – summary of the proposed Fallowfield redevelopment

Squirrel’s Bar under threat – summary of the proposed Fallowfield redevelopment

Catch up with plans for the redevelopment of the Fallowfield student campus (and maybe make the most of Squirrel’s on behalf of future students)
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“Appetite” for escalation, says UoM Rent Strike

“Appetite” for escalation, says UoM Rent Strike

The University of Manchester Rent Strike claims to have withheld half a million pounds in rent, and have threatened to escalate the strike further
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A Fresher’s Guide to: Pres

A Fresher’s Guide to: Pres

Perfecting the art of ‘pre-ing’ is one of the core skills you need as a fresher in Manchester. Mega cocktails and forfeits are only the beginning.
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A Fresher’s Guide to: Fallowfield halls

A Fresher’s Guide to: Fallowfield halls

The Mancunion has compiled a comprehensive guide to Fallowfield Halls of Residences to help freshers pick their new home.
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Confessions of an Oak House resident

Confessions of an Oak House resident

Inside the Oak House ‘prison’ – one working toilet and an ever-growing mountain of dirty dishes
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Oak House Mullets and Shags

Oak House Mullets and Shags

Beauty editor Alice Henderson dwelves into the meanings and origins of the latest TikTok hair trend: the mullet.
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Freshers – go with the flow

Freshers – go with the flow

Do you need to be in Oak House? Struggling to make friends? Third years top tips to thrive in freshers
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Coronavirus false alarm at Oak House

Coronavirus false alarm at Oak House

A video of a man in a hazmat suit entering a Beech Court hall on Fallowfield campus is being circulated
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Extinction Rebellion graffiti appears at Oak House

Extinction Rebellion graffiti appears at Oak House

The group also graffitied main campus this year
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Exclusive: Proposed ResLife restructure leaves staff fearing for student well-being

Exclusive: Proposed ResLife restructure leaves staff fearing for student well-being

Reslife, which is responsible for providing support and guidance to students in halls, could soon see part-time staff shed and 9 new full-time roles put in place as part of an internal restructure
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Br-Oak House: Students forced to overpay massively for sold out ball tickets

Br-Oak House: Students forced to overpay massively for sold out ball tickets

Tickets are being sold online for four times the original price of £20
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Exclusive: Little Court, big problem as Owens Park infestation strikes again

Exclusive: Little Court, big problem as Owens Park infestation strikes again

The Mancunion first reported on the issue back in September 2018, and residents say little has been done to fix the problem
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SPORTLIGHT: University of Manchester’s Hockey

With lots of sport available on the university campus, Spotlight aims to show you the different varieties of sport available and the different levels at which you can play. This week, we take a look at Hockey.
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