Freshers events have begun to appear across social media which falsely claim to be linked to UoM and the Students’ Union
The Mancunion spoke with several of Manchester’s activist groups to find out how people can protest safely and effectively during lockdown
Staff at the University of Manchester are being given the option to volunteer for a severance scheme, unpaid leave, reduced hours and pay cuts
A physical return to campus may not mean a return to lecture halls this September
The University, alongside all UK educational institutions, suspended on-campus teaching in March
With the start of the academic year still hanging in the balance, UoM predicts up to 80% drops in international students and 20% in home/EU students
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell called the situation “unprecedented” and “challenging” but said she was “very proud” of how the university community was handling it
The students are protesting University response to the current UCU strikes
Students said they had been both physically and verbally targeted as a result of the infection
UMUCU told The Mancunion that the University’s cost-saving drive has left some staff worried that their fixed-term contracts are unlikely to be renewed
The announcement of plans to decarbonise the University’s investment portfolio follows years of student protests and discussions
The fortnight strike, along with walkouts across the country, caused severe disruption to studies despite a turnout of less than 5%
Class numbers are set to increase due to financial losses and potential staff reductions at UoM
The University of Manchester is exploring reducing pay-related costs, freezing non-essential appointments and potentially terminating some jobs in response to losses from Covid-19
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell called the situation “disappointing”, but said alternative arrangements would be made
Josh Sandiford investigates the prestigious award that was praised by The Times and Sunday Times
Several candidates allegedly broke rules related to giving students personal space when voting – according to others in the running
Anna Jin interviews Gabriel Clark from the Manchester theatre company SwitchMCR ahead of their show We Won’t Fall
