Skip to main content

students Articles

Interest in Education, Interest for the Rest of Your Life

Interest in Education, Interest for the Rest of Your Life

Graduates have erupted in anger after Rachel Reeves froze the plan 2 repayment threshold at £29,385, sparking protests over fairness and generational inequity

“Students’ lives and students’ pockets”: The Mancunion interviews the SU Executive

University of Manchester Students’ Union Executive Officers give us an insight into how they shape university policy.
A Red Brick Budget? The northern student’s guide to a new fiscal year

A Red Brick Budget? The northern student’s guide to a new fiscal year

The 2025 Budget might provide some boons, but it won’t level the playing field for regional competition

When it comes to political action, British students could learn something from Cuba

The Mancunion sits down with two Cuban diplomats to explore the integration of young people into Cuban society, and imagines what could be possible in Britain
A new study spot with good food? House of Social has it all

A new study spot with good food? House of Social has it all

We spent the day at House of Social: could their great food, gorgeous interiors, and reliable Wi-Fi make it Manchester’s ultimate student hangout?
Campus style: Autumn fashion from Manchester’s most stylish students

Campus style: Autumn fashion from Manchester’s most stylish students

Students share their outfits, favourite fashion trends, and inspiration for this autumn right here on campus
How to shop Manchester like a student pro

How to shop Manchester like a student pro

From the Arndale to the Trafford Centre, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to shopping. Here’s how to make the most of the city’s expansive range
Should I stay or should I go?: Are students ditching their dreams in pursuit of financial security?

Should I stay or should I go?: Are students ditching their dreams in pursuit of financial security?

With the cost of living crisis, can you blame students for pursuing corporate careers?
National student survey opens for final-year students

National student survey opens for final-year students

Students in their final-year can now take the National Student Survey and potentially win several prizes
The future of fashion at JCA Academy: in conversation with Jimmy Choo

The future of fashion at JCA Academy: in conversation with Jimmy Choo

The Mancunion spoke to iconic designer Jimmy Choo at the JCA Academy showcase in White City, London, where the event highlighted fashion’s potential to shape a sustainable and inclusive future.
EXCLUSIVE: University of Manchester sends placement students into workplace with ‘toxic culture’ of bullying and harassment

EXCLUSIVE: University of Manchester sends placement students into workplace with ‘toxic culture’ of bullying and harassment

The University of Manchester promotes placements with industry partner Sellafield Ltd, nuclear company subject to investigations into safety failings and culture of bullying and harassment.
University announces ‘Manchester 2035’ project

University announces ‘Manchester 2035’ project

The university has announced ‘Manchester 2035’, a new project to tackle upcoming challenges this next decade
Urinetown: The Musical review – UMMTS doesn’t piss about

Urinetown: The Musical review – UMMTS doesn’t piss about

UMMTS once again fails to disappoint. Urinetown, despite its name, is a delight (GASP!)
MPs launch investigation into university reliance on international student fees

MPs launch investigation into university reliance on international student fees

As the government pushes to cut down migration numbers, the education select committee begins an investigation into the reliance of universities on international student fees
Reclaim the Night: New route, same old problems

Reclaim the Night: New route, same old problems

The yearly Reclaim the Night march was empowering, but one speech in particular fell flat, and left me feeling disillusioned about Reclaim’s productivity
A state of manufactured chaos: a day out at Invades races

A state of manufactured chaos: a day out at Invades races

A day out at the races is the new staple of student social lives throughout the country
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
Cost of living pressures mount for students as average rent increases nationally

Cost of living pressures mount for students as average rent increases nationally

Cost of living pressures have pushed the average student rent to £7,566, with the average maintenance loan being around £7,590
“This is the best job in the world”: UOMWFC’s Head Coach Rob McKay on how women’s football at university is thriving

“This is the best job in the world”: UOMWFC’s Head Coach Rob McKay on how women’s football at university is thriving

UoM’s Women’s Football Club is breaking norms usually accepted within the sport, with Coach McKay bringing community and ambition to his teams
The student rent crisis isn’t just a financial burden, it’s an academic one too

The student rent crisis isn’t just a financial burden, it’s an academic one too

Not only do students face academic and social pressures at university, but they face a financial one too: being used as cash cows by the rental market and the government