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When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

While students demand accountability, the University of Manchester shields its links to arms and military institutions, enabling Israel’s assault on Palestine.

Pro-Palestine protestors hold “die-in” on campus

Pro-Palestine protestors hold “die-in” on campus

The protest was held to push for UoM to cut ties with Tel Aviv University, and support a Union Assembly motion on the same issue

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

Final Union Assembly of the 2024-25 year focuses on harmful language guidelines

The third Union Assembly of the year debated a proposal on “outdated” language in academic settings

‘Solidarity with Palestine’ Students’ Union motion faces backlash from University of Manchester as voting gets delayed

‘Solidarity with Palestine’ Students’ Union motion faces backlash from University of Manchester as voting gets delayed

A Manchester Students’ Union motion is currently facing anger online after amendments were voted down

Students’ Union holds Union Assembly to debate ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ proposal

Students’ Union holds Union Assembly to debate ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ proposal

At the second Union Assembly of the academic year, students debate the “Solidarity with Palestine” proposal

Students overwhelmingly vote yes to a ‘pro-choice’ Students’ Union

Students overwhelmingly vote yes to a ‘pro-choice’ Students’ Union

University of Manchester students voted in favour of the Students’ Union providing choice-focused healthcare advice

Students’ Union Assembly debates “We are a pro-choice union” policy

Students’ Union Assembly debates “We are a pro-choice union” policy

Students debate the “We are a pro-choice union” policy at the first Union Assembly of the academic year

Union Assembly Chair Elections 2024: What do they do?

Union Assembly Chair Elections 2024: What do they do?

The Union Assembly Chair is a student elected position, voted on yearly. Read on to understand more about what the role of the chair is

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

Union Assembly: two motions deliberated at Students’ Union

Union Assembly: two motions deliberated at Students’ Union

The second University of Manchester Students’ Union Assembly of the year saw motions concerning the Minimum services act and the BDS Boycott deliberated at Club Academy

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

SU’s final senate meeting: what are the proposals and how can you get involved?

SU’s final senate meeting: what are the proposals and how can you get involved?

The final SU senate of the year will debate policies relating to student support for the UCU strikes and the university’s involvement in the development of autonomous weapons

Cops off campus and bus fares: Here’s what happened at the first ever Union Assembly

Cops off campus and bus fares: Here’s what happened at the first ever Union Assembly

The first ever Union Assembly of the 2022/23 academic year saw motions passed on kicking cops off campus and transport policy

Students’ Union bans The Sun

– Eighteen students vote in favour of ban, two against
– Eighty-three per cent of students surveyed by The Mancunion think Exec should spend time on other things, 59 per cent disagree with ban

The Mancunion needs a paid editor and a ring-fenced number of issues if it is to surivive

This week a motion goes before the union assembly calling for The Mancunion to have a paid editor and a ring-fenced number of issues. Here’s why we’re putting it forward