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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

University of Manchester among the world’s best in numerous subject area

University of Manchester among the world’s best in numerous subject area

The university has placed in the top 100 universities globally, for all subject areas

Martin Schröder stepping down as Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Martin Schröder stepping down as Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Martin Schröder, the current Vice-President and the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, has announced he will be stepping down in December 2025

University ranks 1st in UK for pursuing sustainable development goals

University ranks 1st in UK for pursuing sustainable development goals

Continuing it’s recent success, the University ranks 1st in the UK for sustainability

Increased financial aid for low-income students announced

Increased financial aid for low-income students announced

1,000 more students will be eligible for financial aid, as thresholds for aid increase

University of Manchester and Students’ Union jointly win cost of living award

University of Manchester and Students’ Union jointly win cost of living award

The University wins an award recognising it’s £170 payment to students during the cost of living crisis

University aims to plant 200 trees for 200th anniversary

University aims to plant 200 trees for 200th anniversary

In celebration of its 200th anniversary, the university has partnered with the charity City of Trees to expand the number of trees on campus

Vice Chancellor Duncan Ivison and Students’ Union CEO Ben Ward take questions on student activism

Vice Chancellor Duncan Ivison and Students’ Union CEO Ben Ward take questions on student activism

The University’s Vice Chancellor and the CEO of the Student’s Union took questions on student activism in an open meeting hosted by SU Exec Officers Elliot Briffa and Charlie Roberts

University of Manchester places 53rd In Times Higher Education World University Rankings

University of Manchester places 53rd In Times Higher Education World University Rankings

The University of Manchester has seen a fall in their position on the Times Higher Education World Rankings, moving down to 53rd place

EXCLUSIVE: University of Manchester sends placement students into workplace with ‘toxic culture’ of bullying and harassment

EXCLUSIVE: University of Manchester sends placement students into workplace with ‘toxic culture’ of bullying and harassment

The University of Manchester promotes placements with industry partner Sellafield Ltd, nuclear company subject to investigations into safety failings and culture of bullying and harassment.

University welcomes deputy prime minister of Singapore

University welcomes deputy prime minister of Singapore

The university has welcomed the deputy prime minister of Singapore to discuss future collaboration opportunities in innovation and research

University launches new reusable cup scheme across campus

University launches new reusable cup scheme across campus

The ‘Bee Cup’ has launched on campus in several locations, aiming to reduce single-use cups and carbon emissions

University announces ‘Manchester 2035’ project

University announces ‘Manchester 2035’ project

The university has announced ‘Manchester 2035’, a new project to tackle upcoming challenges this next decade

Don’t sign that Second Year housing contract just yet!

Don’t sign that Second Year housing contract just yet!

Here we run through why you should NOT rush into signing your second year accommodation this early on in the academic year!

A guide to Campus League sport:  Here are the teams you should consider!

A guide to Campus League sport: Here are the teams you should consider!

In this guide to the Campus League, The Mancunion Sport highlights the leagues and teams available to get involved with in this sporting season!

It’s okay to not enjoy going out: A guide to navigating university life without the partying scene

It’s okay to not enjoy going out: A guide to navigating university life without the partying scene

The ultimate rundown on how to make the best of the social opportunities on offer at university, even if you realise that alcohol-fuelled nights out aren’t really your thing

A guide to university sports: Eight clubs you should join and why

A guide to university sports: Eight clubs you should join and why

In this guide to University Sports, The Mancunion highlights eight growing sports clubs that you should consider joining!

Alive! Festival 3.0: Students’ Union solstice takeover lets the light in

Alive! Festival 3.0: Students’ Union solstice takeover lets the light in

Alive! Festival took over the Students’ Union for the third time, with the student-run event expanding its horizons over five stages featuring bands, DJs, talks, comedy, gameshows, and a Silent Disco

Urinetown: The Musical review – UMMTS doesn’t piss about

Urinetown: The Musical review – UMMTS doesn’t piss about

UMMTS once again fails to disappoint. Urinetown, despite its name, is a delight (GASP!)

Northern Music Awards 2024: Celebrating breakthrough acts, chart-topping superstars, and the people behind the scenes

Northern Music Awards 2024: Celebrating breakthrough acts, chart-topping superstars, and the people behind the scenes

Celebrating northern music in all of its charm, Nordoff and Robbins host the 2024 Northern Music Awards in Manchester’s city centre