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University Reports Record-High Income of Over £1.4 Billion in 2024/25

University Reports Record-High Income of Over £1.4 Billion in 2024/25

The University of Manchester reported record-high income for the 2024/25 financial year totalling over £1.4 billion
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
University Launches ‘Challenge Accepted’

University Launches ‘Challenge Accepted’

The University of Manchester’s new ‘Challenge Accepted’ campaign has four main priorities and forms part of its Manchester 2035 strategy
Tel Aviv University and Cops Discussed at First Union Assembly of the Year

Tel Aviv University and Cops Discussed at First Union Assembly of the Year

The first Union Assembly took place on Thursday, October 16. The two policies discussed were the University of Manchester’s partnership with Tel Aviv University and Cops Out
University celebrates Disability History Month

University celebrates Disability History Month

November 14 to December 20 marks this year’s Disability History Month, focusing on livelihood and employment
University implements SEAtS to track students’ attendance

University implements SEAtS to track students’ attendance

Taking a SEAtS? The University introduces a new SEAtS system to help track attendance – here’s the lowdown
University offers medical placement exemptions to men’s football team, but not to women’s

University offers medical placement exemptions to men’s football team, but not to women’s

A University policy is set to change after students raised questions about sexism regarding exemption which applies to men’s football team, but not to women’s
University of Manchester former student facing deportation wins court appeal

University of Manchester former student facing deportation wins court appeal

Following a trial in late September, Ms Dana Abuqamar, a UoM Graduate has won her appeal in court against the revocation of her student visa
If the University of Manchester is serious about social responsibility, it should cut ties with Israel

If the University of Manchester is serious about social responsibility, it should cut ties with Israel

The University of Manchester has committed itself to social responsibility and an “inclusive” debate about Israel – but does this clash with its partnership with BAE Systems?
Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison

Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison

Fresh after his arrival at the University, President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison sits down with the Mancunion for his inaugural interview
So, where are you from? Experiences of a “Third Culture Kid” at university

So, where are you from? Experiences of a “Third Culture Kid” at university

The UK is used to used to different languages, accents, and cultures. But ‘third culture kids’ represent a unique demographic. Who are they? Why do young people who grow up in several parts of the world feel isolation, even at Manchester?
Universally Manchester festival: details released for the bicentenary celebrations

Universally Manchester festival: details released for the bicentenary celebrations

The bicentenary festival is set to run from June 6 to 9 with 150+ events across campus
Celebrating 70 years of science at CERN

Celebrating 70 years of science at CERN

As the 70th anniversary of CERN approaches, we investigate the origins and history of the organisation whilst asking questions about the future of the laboratory; what’s next? And how can it align its ambition for research with the modern world’s needs for sustainability?  
“Revolutionise the field of healthcare”: UoM part of a new AI healthcare research group

“Revolutionise the field of healthcare”: UoM part of a new AI healthcare research group

Revolutionising Healthcare: Multi-University AI program accepts funding from government to improve casual AI in healthcare
New contractor set to replace Blackboard in 2025

New contractor set to replace Blackboard in 2025

Blackboard finds itself set to be replaced by Canvas as the University’s primary digital learning environment in 2025
The University has announced changes to international check-in system

The University has announced changes to international check-in system

A statement made on December 11 announced several changes to the check-in system for international students, including changes to where students can check-in and clarification on checking-in over the Christmas break
New AI assignment guidance from the University of Manchester

New AI assignment guidance from the University of Manchester

With AI usage rising, here are the new University guidelines on how and when to use it
The University of Manchester celebrates new ‘Special Relationship Partnerships’ with 3 top North American universities

The University of Manchester celebrates new ‘Special Relationship Partnerships’ with 3 top North American universities

New ‘Special Relationship Partnership’ with American institutions – who are they and what does this mean?
Rent Strikers and University alike fail to learn from history

Rent Strikers and University alike fail to learn from history

The 1968’s student protest has a history to be learnt from. However, rent strikers and the university have failed to appreciate those lessons
Occupiers removed from the Simon Building

Occupiers removed from the Simon Building

Occupiers were removed from Simon Building, after 37 days of occupation, by bailiffs authorised by the Manchester High Court