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International student placement fees slashed

International student placement fees slashed

Viswanathan also announced that the Teaching & Learning Team are considering flexible resits for international students
Plymexit: University of Plymouth SU to leave National Union of Students

Plymexit: University of Plymouth SU to leave National Union of Students

UPSU have raised their concern about the NUS’ value for money for students
‘How much worse can it get?’ – local businesses struggle to plan for a Fallowfield without students

‘How much worse can it get?’ – local businesses struggle to plan for a Fallowfield without students

Business owners across Fallowfield are being forced to plan for a future without a bustling student population, and many fear for the negative impact it will have on not only individual businesses, but the area as a whole. As the latest State of the City Report has alluded to, the Council’s plans to move a […]
Whitworth Park and the changing face of Oxford Road

Whitworth Park and the changing face of Oxford Road

The University’s most populous halls of residence is under threat of closure of being re-let. We investigate what this means for the area’s future.
Capgate — the new Clapgate?

Capgate — the new Clapgate?

The policy comes after the University of Manchester Students’ Union encouraged jazz hands over audible clapping in September
Review: Annabelle Devey’s standup

Review: Annabelle Devey’s standup

Sex, STDs, and Primark tops, Chloe Hatton reviews Annabelle Devey’s latest stand up.
Manchester Marrow charity to hold Hero Week to raise awareness for blood cancer

Manchester Marrow charity to hold Hero Week to raise awareness for blood cancer

The campaign will run from the 19th to the 24th November, raising awareness about the importance of the stem cell register
Northern Rail staff to strike until 2019

Northern Rail staff to strike until 2019

Northern Rail staff have announced strikes until early 2019, in which they will target the heavy congestion of the festive period
Why students should have access to drug testing kits

Why students should have access to drug testing kits

Leah Marlow compares the differing actions of Buckinghamshire University and the University of Manchester in response to the NUS report revealing the prevalence of recreational use of drugs at Universities
Students unhappy at soaring Vice Chancellor pay

Students unhappy at soaring Vice Chancellor pay

In a nationwide survey students were found to be supportive of a Living Wage for University staff and for Vice-Chancellors’ pay to be cut, as wage statistics for universities are revealed.
Student LifeStart aims to boost CVs with new challenges

Student LifeStart aims to boost CVs with new challenges

The programme, launched by Virgin, aims to develop students’ business and professional skills in order to enhance their chances of employment by offering challenges
Who’s Helping the Homeless?

Who’s Helping the Homeless?

Manchester is known internationally as one of the UK’s best places to live, a reputation that locals and students alike will never tire of flaunting. Buzzing nightlife, expansive shopping centres and an ever-rising skyline all show off the best Manchester has to offer, but in stark contrast to this the issues of rough sleeping and […]
Introducing: Manchester Outreach Medics

Introducing: Manchester Outreach Medics

Ellie Martin speaks to Manchester Outreach Medics about the work they do with aspiring medicine students
Five arrested after students in Manchester kidnapped for cash

Five arrested after students in Manchester kidnapped for cash

Robbers have been targeting students in the city centre and making them withdraw thousands of pounds
Crime in Fallowfield – What is to be done?

Crime in Fallowfield – What is to be done?

Whilst senior officers have declared that they have increased patrols, promising relentlessness in their attempts at alleviating crime in Fallowfield, there remains wide-scale doubt and fear amongst students living in the area. There are of course schemes in place to offer safety to students, so why is there such unrest amongst them? Greater Manchester Police’s […]
1 in 4 UK graduates in school-leavers jobs

1 in 4 UK graduates in school-leavers jobs

UK graduates are lacking basic degree level skills says the report
£1 million of funding announced for student mental health research

£1 million of funding announced for student mental health research

A brand-new research network will form part of the University Mental Health Charter
Vandalism forces Mobikes out of Manchester

Vandalism forces Mobikes out of Manchester

Vandalism and theft has left Mobike to pull out of Manchester, making it the first city to give up the bikes for good
Exclusive student night at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience

Exclusive student night at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience

The most fun you’ll have since freshers (minus the hangover)
UoM students jailed for running dark web drug empire

UoM students jailed for running dark web drug empire

£800,000 worth of drugs were sold on the dark web