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Student Newspaper Roundup: March Edition

Student Newspaper Roundup: March Edition

The Mancunion looks at at some of the recent articles by student newspapers across the UK in the March edition of the Student Newspaper Roundup.
Chinese government interference in British universities

Chinese government interference in British universities

Is Chinese government interference in British universities something people should be concerned about?
Student Newspaper Roundup: December Edition

Student Newspaper Roundup: December Edition

The Mancunion reports on some of the latest news stories from student newspapers across the UK
UK Government announces rise in tuition fees as University sector struggles

UK Government announces rise in tuition fees as University sector struggles

Amidst a backdrop of universities facing financial difficulties, the UK government has announced that tuition fees are set to rise in line with inflation
Student Newspaper Roundup: October Edition

Student Newspaper Roundup: October Edition

The Mancunion takes a look at recent stories from student newspapers across the country.
University forms new partnership with the University of Texas

University forms new partnership with the University of Texas

The University of Manchester has announced a new partnership with U.S institution, the University of Texas at Austin
University Roundup: Unusual Elections, Honorary PhDs, and UCU Action

University Roundup: Unusual Elections, Honorary PhDs, and UCU Action

From wacky candidates at SU elections, to Doctor Stormzy, here is this week’s University Roundup, featuring news from universities around the country!
University sees rise in reports of antisemitism during 2023/24 academic year

University sees rise in reports of antisemitism during 2023/24 academic year

The Mancunion can reveal that there was a rise in reports of antisemitism during the academic 2023/24 year, an increase from the year before
Manchester and Liverpool universities pledge increased collaboration

Manchester and Liverpool universities pledge increased collaboration

The University of Manchester and the University of Liverpool have partnered to collaborate on various initiatives, including efforts to achieve net zero
University round up: course axed, more protests and live election coverage

University round up: course axed, more protests and live election coverage

We know students are busy with assignments, so here are the latest stories from universities across the UK that you might have missed
‘I was scared that if I finally admitted I had a problem, I would feel more helpless than I had before’: How are universities handling the increase in disordered eating?

‘I was scared that if I finally admitted I had a problem, I would feel more helpless than I had before’: How are universities handling the increase in disordered eating?

University can provide a ‘perfect storm’ for disordered eating to arise in students. I spoke to two students about their experiences with University support systems
Tuition fees set to rise to £9,535 next academic year

Tuition fees set to rise to £9,535 next academic year

Tuition fees are going up to £9,535 next academic year, marking the first hike in eight years
UCU release report on the “gig-economy” in universities

UCU release report on the “gig-economy” in universities

A UCU report exposes the use of “gig-economy contracts” by British universities, with the University of Manchester having 80% of research staff on fixed-term contracts
King’s Speech: Government axes ‘low-quality degrees’

King’s Speech: Government axes ‘low-quality degrees’

In his first address as monarch, King Charles III announces drastic changes to the education sector
Covid-19 Inquiry: A spectacular demonstration on what not to do

Covid-19 Inquiry: A spectacular demonstration on what not to do

The ongoing COVID-19 inquiry demonstrates that all the skills you learn at school and university are quickly forgotten once you walk into Westminster
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?
Universities to help disadvantaged students in to high paying graduate jobs

Universities to help disadvantaged students in to high paying graduate jobs

Universities set targets to help disadvantaged students, monitored up to five years after graduation
Poorer students less likely to attend prestigious universities

Poorer students less likely to attend prestigious universities

Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds tend to attend universities less prestigious than their richer counterparts, even if they have achieved similar grades
Cheating rises in UK universities following growth of essay mills

Cheating rises in UK universities following growth of essay mills

The figures suggest a growth in the number of students paying others to write their essays