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Ignore the NIMBYs opposing Gamecock: We have to build our way out of the student housing crisis

Ignore the NIMBYs opposing Gamecock: We have to build our way out of the student housing crisis

The petition by Manchester Student Renters’ Union, Manchester Leftist Action, and others only serves to aggravate Manchester’s housing shortage
“Manchester inspired the movement here”: The Students’ Union President making headlines in Dublin

“Manchester inspired the movement here”: The Students’ Union President making headlines in Dublin

A landslide election victory this year brought self-described ‘council communist’ László Molnárfi the presidency of the Students’ Union at Trinity College Dublin. A series of direct actions since his election have cost Trinity College financially and made national headlines while dividing students and sparking debate about the role of Students’ Unions
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)
Low turnout for Rent Strike demonstration in heavy rain

Low turnout for Rent Strike demonstration in heavy rain

Rent Strike demonstration is shortened by heavy rain, with a low turnout causing its early end
Rent strike cancelled for this semester

Rent strike cancelled for this semester

Organisers of the University of Manchester’s Rent Strike group have decided to call off the October strike in favour of an alternative campaign presence until January
Rent Strikers and University alike fail to learn from history

Rent Strikers and University alike fail to learn from history

The 1968’s student protest has a history to be learnt from. However, rent strikers and the university have failed to appreciate those lessons
What have your SU execs been up to this year?

What have your SU execs been up to this year?

The Mancunion investigates whether each member of the 2022/23 Exec Team has fulfilled the promises in their manifesto, whilst looking into the structure of democracy at our SU more widely
The University of Manchester’s Rent Strike marches on

The University of Manchester’s Rent Strike marches on

The University of Manchester rent strike rumbles on as tensions between UoM Rent Strike and university bosses continue to simmer
Mouldy Manny: How bad for you is a mouldy house?

Mouldy Manny: How bad for you is a mouldy house?

We take a look at some of the myths surrounding household mould, and why you should probably text your landlord again about that damp patch…
Occupiers removed from the Simon Building

Occupiers removed from the Simon Building

Occupiers were removed from Simon Building, after 37 days of occupation, by bailiffs authorised by the Manchester High Court
350 or 44: How many students are engaging in the rent strike?

350 or 44: How many students are engaging in the rent strike?

UoM Rent Strike predict up to 350 students are engaging in organised action, whilst the University ‘anecdotally’ advise only 44 student have contact with Credit Control
Before the downfall: Catching up with the Sam Alex Occupiers

Before the downfall: Catching up with the Sam Alex Occupiers

In just a few short weeks, UoM Rent Strike’s occupation has taken on wins and defeats. Before it all kicked off, we paid the Sam Alex occupiers a visit to see what was occurring before UoM intervened.
“Rent hike, rent strike”: UoM Rent Strike protestors take to Oxford Road

“Rent hike, rent strike”: UoM Rent Strike protestors take to Oxford Road

The University of Manchester Rent Strike took to the streets, marching down Oxford Road continuing to fight for their demands
The Rent Strike and Occupation: What happened when?

The Rent Strike and Occupation: What happened when?

There’s a lot going on with the rent strike, and their ongoing occupations. Find out exactly what’s happened, and when
Solidarity pop-up gig hosted in support of University occupiers

Solidarity pop-up gig hosted in support of University occupiers

In response to an ultimatum to the occupiers from the University, a ‘pop-up’ gig was held under the famous University of Manchester arch
University issues ‘ultimatum’ letter to John Owens occupiers

University issues ‘ultimatum’ letter to John Owens occupiers

Occupiers of the John Owens building have been told to leave by 4pm today or risk facing “formal disciplinary action”
Occupiers leave Sam Alex and Engineering Buildings

Occupiers leave Sam Alex and Engineering Buildings

UoM Rent Strike and Manchester Leftist Action groups have departed the Samuel Alexander and Engineering buildings
Student protestors occupy three University buildings

Student protestors occupy three University buildings

Protestors from Manchester Leftist Action and UoM Rent Strike have occupied three University of Manchester buildings
“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
Opinion: Nancy Rothwell has failed us. Vote yes on March 8th

Opinion: Nancy Rothwell has failed us. Vote yes on March 8th

Joe McFadden outlines the argument for Nancy’s Rothwell’s removal as Vice-Chancellor and urges students to vote yes on March 8th