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Barm & Spud: The new hot stuff on campus

Barm & Spud: The new hot stuff on campus

Head to the Students’ Union’s all new Barm & Spud for breakfast boxes and hot potatoes, at affordable prices
Increased financial aid for low-income students announced

Increased financial aid for low-income students announced

1,000 more students will be eligible for financial aid, as thresholds for aid increase
Vice Chancellor Duncan Ivison and Students’ Union CEO Ben Ward take questions on student activism

Vice Chancellor Duncan Ivison and Students’ Union CEO Ben Ward take questions on student activism

The University’s Vice Chancellor and the CEO of the Student’s Union took questions on student activism in an open meeting hosted by SU Exec Officers Elliot Briffa and Charlie Roberts
Reclaim The Night charity football match

Reclaim The Night charity football match

University of Manchester senior leadership staff take part in a charity football match with the Student Union officers to raise awareness for Reclaim The Night
Manchester University Boat Club hosts 24 hour rowing fundraiser

Manchester University Boat Club hosts 24 hour rowing fundraiser

University rowing club complete annual endurance fundraiser in aid of mental health charities
Students’ Union will not adopt a BDS policy despite vote in favour

Students’ Union will not adopt a BDS policy despite vote in favour

The motion, voted for by students in December 2023, passed with 89.6% of students voting in favour and would have resulted in the Students’ Union adopting BDS policy
University and Students’ Union release joint statements regarding discrimination and freedom of expression on campus

University and Students’ Union release joint statements regarding discrimination and freedom of expression on campus

The University and Students’ Union released two joint statements, regarding the recent establishment of the Pro-Life society, and antisemitic discrimination on campus
Dress for change: Fashion Soc and LGBTQ+ Soc’s charity catwalk takes centre stage

Dress for change: Fashion Soc and LGBTQ+ Soc’s charity catwalk takes centre stage

A preview of what to expect at Fashion Soc and LGBTQ Soc’s Charity Fashion Show on March 11
Large protest held on campus against the Manchester Pro-Life Society

Large protest held on campus against the Manchester Pro-Life Society

A movement to protest the first meeting of the Manchester Pro-Life Society began at 6pm, starting at the Students’ Union and moving to the Zochonis Building as the Manchester Pro-Life society were having their meeting
The paradoxes of student democracy

The paradoxes of student democracy

Low engagement in student democracy leads to expectations that are both too high and both too low – why? They promise the impossible, and don’t deliver
Record 159 students apply to LeadMCR

Record 159 students apply to LeadMCR

159 students have applied, breaking the record set in 2016
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
Students’ Union release statement in response to “Pro-Life Society” petition

Students’ Union release statement in response to “Pro-Life Society” petition

The Students’ Union Exec team has released a statement outlining their legal position in regards to the creation of and affiliation with new societies
Students’ Union addresses new Freedom of Speech Act

Students’ Union addresses new Freedom of Speech Act

The government’s new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act will come into force from 1 August 2024 and aims to be a provision for freedom of speech and academic freedom across universities and Students’ Unions
We’re still in a cost of living crisis. Where’s our £170 this year?

We’re still in a cost of living crisis. Where’s our £170 this year?

The University’s forgotten about the cost of living crisis, and has left students grappling in the same tough financial circumstances; this year, with a £170-shaped hole in their pockets
Support for gender diverse students: Gender Expression Fund and option to add pronouns on Microsoft 365

Support for gender diverse students: Gender Expression Fund and option to add pronouns on Microsoft 365

Students can access a Gender Expression Fund, and add their pronouns on Microsoft 365, in two separate announcements which both aim to support gender diverse students
A fresher’s take on Freshers’ Week

A fresher’s take on Freshers’ Week

Freshers’ Week didn’t live up to my expectations: is the University out of touch with its students?
The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union

The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union

The International Society had existed as an independent charity since 1966
Union Assembly results: both motions pass student vote

Union Assembly results: both motions pass student vote

Results from the Union Assembly vote pass both motions proposed
Vintage Folk: Manchester’s monthly vintage warehouse sale comes to the SU

Vintage Folk: Manchester’s monthly vintage warehouse sale comes to the SU

The Students’ Union became home to a vintage clothing pop-up sale hosted by pre-loved experts Vintage Folk. We went down to give it a review!