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Government’s Freedom of Speech legislation consulted at Union Assembly

Government’s Freedom of Speech legislation consulted at Union Assembly

Students were consulted on the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act and how it affects Students’ Union and students at the Union Assembly
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‘Put wood in th’hole!’ Can language unite town and gown?

‘Put wood in th’hole!’ Can language unite town and gown?

The new initiative, set up by Quizlet, is aimed at helping students moving to different parts of the UK integrate into local towns
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Research suggests babies can pick out words in speech

Research suggests babies can pick out words in speech

International scientific research collaboration has found evidence revealing that humans are born with the innate skills to pick out words from language
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UoM lecturers speak at the Labour conference

UoM lecturers speak at the Labour conference

Lecturers from the University’s Policy@Manchester group led a range of talks dedicated to policy-making
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Innocent until labelled extremist

The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill threatens free speech at UK universities
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Labour’s Plans for Britain’s Future: Ed Miliband’s vision at the 2014 conference

Helen Chapman reports from the Labour Party Conference 2014 in Deansgate where Ed Miliband’s keynote speech proposes plans for Britain’s future.
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