Here’s your run-down on the latest news at other universities you may have missed

This edition’s university round-up looks at university job-cuts, national publication awards, and pro-palestine occupations

A new Vice-Chancellor has been announced, Rothwell has received official recognition, and student areas are changing – all this has happened over the break, but this winter round-up should bring you up to date

A quick roundup of all book-related events coming up this term in and around Manchester