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Introducing Manchester SU’s diverse new top team

Introducing Manchester SU’s diverse new top team

The team is believed to be one of the most diverse in the country
Students react as United return to Champions League in final day drama

Students react as United return to Champions League in final day drama

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United beat Leicester City in a final day drama
Ali G and Main Library to reopen today

Ali G and Main Library to reopen today

Limited in-person services will be offered for postgraduates
Mental health struggles among UK students increasing

Mental health struggles among UK students increasing

The report finds that all items included in the happiness index have fallen among young people and that only 13% of people have accessed services when needed
UoM moves towards online teaching amidst coronavirus panic

UoM moves towards online teaching amidst coronavirus panic

However, vice-chancellors have called the full shut-down of UK universities “impossible”
Strike Update: signs of progress as students call for compensation

Strike Update: signs of progress as students call for compensation

Students express their support and frustration towards the continuing strikes as UCU hope for progress
‘Boombox Barry’: a Manchester treasure named and praised

‘Boombox Barry’: a Manchester treasure named and praised

The man loved by students has gained popularity over the years for his carefree approach to live and his love of playing music
Why student support for the UCU strike is crucial

Why student support for the UCU strike is crucial

Luisa Bax argues that we should all be supporting our lecturers during the ongoing industrial action
The cost of helping students affected by Bolton Cube fire revealed

The cost of helping students affected by Bolton Cube fire revealed

Over a million pounds was spent on providing accommodation, food, and other necessities
UoM Trans Campaign calls for more gender neutral toilets

UoM Trans Campaign calls for more gender neutral toilets

Ellie Martin explains the issues faced by the trans community regarding the use of toilets and the work the UoM Trans Campaign is doing to combat this
Confessions of a closet Tory

Confessions of a closet Tory

The results of the most recent election has made ‘closet tories’ feel more confident in revealing their true identity on campus, Ellie Martin reveals
Universities promise to minimise the impact of industrial action on students

Universities promise to minimise the impact of industrial action on students

The University of Manchester, alongside 60 other higher education institutions in the UK, is currently undergoing eight days of industrial action by staff over pensions, pay and conditions. Universities have been advised to “minimise” the impact of industrial action by using teaching staff not participating in the strike to cover for absent colleagues and rescheduling […]
MLS Pride screening left us in tears – for all the best reasons

MLS Pride screening left us in tears – for all the best reasons

A heartwarming evening of film hosted by MLS
Students opinions on Gen Sec’s anti-vegan rant

Students opinions on Gen Sec’s anti-vegan rant

Kwarme Kwarteng published a string of posts on his personal facebook account criticising justifications for veganism
Students urged to ‘take control’ of their tenancy agreements

Students urged to ‘take control’ of their tenancy agreements

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme promises help for those facing unfair deposit penalties
Want Not Waste: The future of sustainable shopping?

Want Not Waste: The future of sustainable shopping?

We chat to two student volunteers at the Students’ Union’s student run zero-waste shop ‘Want Not Waste’
In Conversation with Milimo Banji: How students can Tap In to careers

In Conversation with Milimo Banji: How students can Tap In to careers

Felix Hanif-Banks talks to, Tap In founder, Milimo Banji, about his goal to better prepare students for post-graduate careers
How to take care of your clothes and make them last

How to take care of your clothes and make them last

With the current climate crisis, we’re all trying to do our bit to be more sustainable, whether that’s buying a reusable water bottle or becoming a smarter consumer of clothing. A big part of sustainable fashion is making your clothes last, so you’re not constantly throwing them away, buying new ones, and getting caught up […]
Tackling the reading slump: Reading effectively

Tackling the reading slump: Reading effectively

Struggling with seminar reading? Here are some tips to make the most of your reading list
Students find unlikely substances in Warehouse Project drugs test

Students find unlikely substances in Warehouse Project drugs test

The pills sold to students contained medication for diarrhea and Athlete’s Foot