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University receives accreditation from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

University receives accreditation from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The University receives accreditation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), joining the ranks of just five universities in the UK to achieve such recognition
Banana Undertones are building a musical cinematic universe

Banana Undertones are building a musical cinematic universe

From dodgy vapes to darker music, Banana Undertones are about to make some serious waves. Find out the lowdown before anyone else here
UoMRFC suffer vengeance on derby day: UoMRFC 8-50 MMU

UoMRFC suffer vengeance on derby day: UoMRFC 8-50 MMU

After last year’s loss, MMU were out for vengeance
Duncan Ivison confirmed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester

Duncan Ivison confirmed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester has confirmed that Professor Duncan Ivison has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University, succeeding Dame Nancy Rothwell
University of Manchester wins prize from the Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland

University of Manchester wins prize from the Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland

The award of the 2030 climate action prize to the University of Manchester comes as a recognition of it’s progress towards achieving zero carbon by 2038
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
University of Manchester publishes its 2022/23 financial statement

University of Manchester publishes its 2022/23 financial statement

How much money did the University of Manchester make this past year, and where exactly are they allocating these funds? Here’s some information of the University’s 2022/23 financial statement
Is part-time work while studying a choice? Well, the University of Manchester seems to think so

Is part-time work while studying a choice? Well, the University of Manchester seems to think so

For many students, picking up part-time work is a necessity. However, a post from the official University of Manchester Instagram forms the impression that working while studying is a choice
The student rent crisis isn’t just a financial burden, it’s an academic one too

The student rent crisis isn’t just a financial burden, it’s an academic one too

Not only do students face academic and social pressures at university, but they face a financial one too: being used as cash cows by the rental market and the government
When mistakes matter: The worst laboratory accidents

When mistakes matter: The worst laboratory accidents

From millions of pounds of damage to city-wide police cordons, these lab disasters put your workplace accidents into perspective
yellow corners to take on Edinburgh Fringe Festival: In conversation with Calima Lunt-Gomez and Rose Lovejoy

yellow corners to take on Edinburgh Fringe Festival: In conversation with Calima Lunt-Gomez and Rose Lovejoy

The Mancunion sits down with the creative team behind yellow corners after two Manchester runs and ahead of its official premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The University of Manchester’s Rent Strike marches on

The University of Manchester’s Rent Strike marches on

The University of Manchester rent strike rumbles on as tensions between UoM Rent Strike and university bosses continue to simmer
Meet the MMA Society

Meet the MMA Society

Practising mixed martial arts is both a humbling and empowering experience as you will face your limitations but be presented with the opportunity to push yourself to overcome them. If you’re a student, now is the perfect time to enrich yourself in such a way by joining the UoM MMA society.
International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

What’s going on for International Women’s Day, find out here:
Meet UoM’s new medieval film club

Meet UoM’s new medieval film club

We interview Dr Ingrid Rembold about the University of Manchester’s new Medieval Film Club
The Rent Strike and Occupation: What happened when?

The Rent Strike and Occupation: What happened when?

There’s a lot going on with the rent strike, and their ongoing occupations. Find out exactly what’s happened, and when
New survey finds UoM second most romantic UK University

New survey finds UoM second most romantic UK University

61.74% of students at the University of Manchester meet a romantic partner at university, and 21% find love.
Staff satisfaction declining, new survey finds

Staff satisfaction declining, new survey finds

The University of Manchester’s new staff survey has found staff are less satisfied with pay, benefits, and their overall wellbeing
Review: Tiramisu (UMDS)

Review: Tiramisu (UMDS)

Tiramisu, which was performed at the University of Manchester SU, is an excellently existential adaptation of Annie Baker’s The Antipodes
Back to the biological services facility at the top of Stopford

Back to the biological services facility at the top of Stopford

Take a look inside the the animal research that goes at the top of the Stopford Building, utilising studies to improve our knowledge of some of the most common and deadly diseases