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Louder than words Festival Returns to Manchester for 2018 edition

Louder than words Festival Returns to Manchester for 2018 edition

The festival will return for the sixth year straight, hosting leading figures and boosting young participation in the arts

University of Manchester climbs 27 places in rankings of world’s most innovative university

University of Manchester climbs 27 places in rankings of world’s most innovative university

The University of Manchester has placed 53rd in Reuters’ list of the world’s most innovative universities, surging 27 places on last year.

Politicians have “moral obligation” to prevent no-deal Brexit, says Russell Group chair

Politicians have “moral obligation” to prevent no-deal Brexit, says Russell Group chair

Sir Anton Muscatelli has attacked politicians over the uncertainty of an EU exit

Patrick Hackett appointed as new Registrar, Secretary, and COO

Patrick Hackett appointed as new Registrar, Secretary, and COO

Hackett, who previously worked as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Liverpool, has been criticised by the Liverpool Echo for his spending habits

Netflix returns us to the golden era of rom-coms

Netflix returns us to the golden era of rom-coms

Georgia Church reviews one of Netflix’s new rom-coms, Set It Up

Greater Manchester celebrates Black History Month 2018

Greater Manchester celebrates Black History Month 2018

October marks Black History Month in the UK, an annual celebration of the history and culture of black people in the UK and of the contribution that they have made

UoM academic appeals for greater BAME representation in Northern Powerhouse

UoM academic appeals for greater BAME representation in Northern Powerhouse

UoM lecturer Dr Sarah Hall called for more BAME representation in the Northern Powerhouse at the Labour Party conference last week.

In conversation with The Game Development Society

In conversation with The Game Development Society

The Mancunion speaks to Raad Aldakhil and Amad Aslam to find out more about the newly founded HackSoc Game Dev Society

Loneliness epidemic strikes young people

Loneliness epidemic strikes young people

Research by BBC Radio 4 has identified a loneliness epidemic among young people

55-storey student skyscraper planned for Manchester

55-storey student skyscraper planned for Manchester

Plans for a 55 storey skyscraper to house students in Manchester city centre were revealed last week by Student Castle

Scientists make breakthrough in TB treatment

Scientists make breakthrough in TB treatment

Potential solutions have been discovered that help to treat tuberculosis (TB), an airborne disease. Tuberculosis is a disease that affects the lungs, and is one of the most prevalent diseases in India and parts of Africa. This disease occurs in approximately 33 per cent of the global population. Science journals report that around 1.6 million […]

How severe is your asthma? Check your watch!

How severe is your asthma? Check your watch!

Research suggests that asthma treatments can be improved by considering what time it is

“Living in fear”: Horror as cockroaches infest Owens Park

“Living in fear”: Horror as cockroaches infest Owens Park

First year students at UoM are demanding compensation after finding their flat crawling with cockroaches

Clapping banned at Students’ Union events

Clapping banned at Students’ Union events

The SU resolved to ban audible clapping in events and lobby for remote exam resits, in their first Senate session of the academic year

Manchester universities renew security firm contracts

Manchester universities renew security firm contracts

Security firms operating night patrols in Fallowfield have had their contracts extend, and will operate in the area for a third year straight.

Venting on social media lowers self-esteem, study finds

Venting on social media lowers self-esteem, study finds

New research provides a new perspective on the effect of social media usage on mental health

UoM ranked 5th in UK for graduate employability

UoM ranked 5th in UK for graduate employability

The University of Manchester has been ranked 5th in the UK and 35th in the world in QS World University’s graduate employability rankings

The Campus Masterplan 2022

The Campus Masterplan 2022

The Campus Masterplan looks to have placed an emphasis on STEM subjects over others

SU Rebrand and Refurbished Building Unveiled

SU Rebrand and Refurbished Building Unveiled

The University of Manchester Students’ Union have officially unveiled their new branding and space after a three year refurbishment worth £12.5 million.

Exec Team appeal for dialogue as UCU vote on further strikes

Exec Team appeal for dialogue as UCU vote on further strikes

After last year’s strikes, the new Students’ Union Exec Team have encouraged “all sides to get round the negotiating table” to “avoid action which detrimentally impacts our students”