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Interview: In conversation with Leif, Manchester’s new kids on the block

Interview: In conversation with Leif, Manchester’s new kids on the block

The University of Manchester band performed two recent sets and discussed their formation afterwards
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Henry Nicholls headlines Fuel: University of Manchester’s own one to watch

Henry Nicholls headlines Fuel: University of Manchester’s own one to watch

University of Manchester student Henry Nicholls performs his first ever headline show and opens up about his influences and songwriting
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“They completely think we’re monsters”: An interview with the Manchester Pro-Life Society

“They completely think we’re monsters”: An interview with the Manchester Pro-Life Society

The Mancunion sat down with the Pro Life Society to better understand their views and positions.
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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
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Student Solidarity Festival occupy Samuel Alexander building

Student Solidarity Festival occupy Samuel Alexander building

The Samuel Alexander building on the University of Manchester campus has been occupied by members of the Student Solidarity Festival, and will be used to deliver a number of political education sessions across the week
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Something about cotton: does the University adequately confront its relationship to slavery?

Something about cotton: does the University adequately confront its relationship to slavery?

The university has taken some steps to acknowledge its historical ties to slavery – but is this enough?
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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
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Student body votes ‘YES’ to ending partnership with Tel Aviv University

Student body votes ‘YES’ to ending partnership with Tel Aviv University

University of Manchester Students’ Union sees 94% of votes in favour of ending partnership with Tel Aviv University
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The 6 best bookshops and libraries in Manchester

The 6 best bookshops and libraries in Manchester

Manchester is known all too well for football. But what about its literary scene? Named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2017, Manchester has a rich literary history. So many novelists have found their inspiration here, from John Cooper Clarke to Thomas De Quincy. Anthony Burgess was born and raised here, with the Mancunian dialect […]
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University professor named archaeologist of the year

University professor named archaeologist of the year

Manchester professor, Joyce Tyldesley, has been named archaeologist of the year, following a public vote
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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
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‘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
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Varsity Swimming 2025: MMU glides into victory

Varsity Swimming 2025: MMU glides into victory

UoM and MMU both put in some fantastic performances at the Varsity Swimming today, but it was MMU that emerged victorious
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The Halcyon Age: Big wins and humbling losses for the University of Manchester Ultimate Frisbee Club

The Halcyon Age: Big wins and humbling losses for the University of Manchester Ultimate Frisbee Club

Following a very successful regionals campaign, which saw five teams qualify for nationals, UoM Ultimate take on the best of the best at the 2025 University Indoor Nationals.
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From Fallowfield to the front row: My first London Fashion Week experience

From Fallowfield to the front row: My first London Fashion Week experience

From scrambling through the streets of Manchester to talking our way into a front-row seat at London Fashion Week, this was a chaotic but unforgettable introduction to the fashion world
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Manchester Marathon announces new Oxford Road finish line

Manchester Marathon announces new Oxford Road finish line

The Manchester Marathon has announced a new finish line for the upcoming race on April 27, located outside Whitworth Hall
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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
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Canvas to replace Blackboard at University of Manchester

Canvas to replace Blackboard at University of Manchester

The university is set to replace Blackboard with Canvas in September 2025
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Female participation in Basketball: Why now? Looking at UoM W2’s success

Female participation in Basketball: Why now? Looking at UoM W2’s success

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University of Manchester Women’s Basketball has experienced back-to-back years of success
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University of Manchester celebrates success in Shanghai Academic rankings 2024

University of Manchester celebrates success in Shanghai Academic rankings 2024

The University of Manchester has succeed across a variety of subject areas in the Shanghai Academic Rankings 2024
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