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‘Asylum isn’t the objective’: Sudanese students challenge UK visa ban narrative

‘Asylum isn’t the objective’: Sudanese students challenge UK visa ban narrative

Data obtained by the Mancunion reveals students from the four banned nationalities accounted for ~1% of asylum claims between 2020 and 2026, as affected applicants describe disrupted plans to study at Manchester
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It’s okay to drop out

It’s okay to drop out

The phrase ‘dropping out’ often feels synonymous with ‘failing’
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University plans to hike rent despite £87 million surplus

University plans to hike rent despite £87 million surplus

Explainer: The SU officers’ counter-proposal to the University’s latest proposed rent hike featuring an interview with Union Affairs officer, Lexie Baynes.
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Someone asked me why I want to be a journalist

Someone asked me why I want to be a journalist

The other day, someone asked me why I want to be a journalist… here are some of my reasons and the role university has had to play
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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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Conservatives pledge to cut “dead-end” courses and reduce student loan rates

Conservatives pledge to cut “dead-end” courses and reduce student loan rates

Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the savings made would be rediverted towards new apprenticeships.
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Higher education is for everyone, despite Rachel Reeves’ best efforts

Higher education is for everyone, despite Rachel Reeves’ best efforts

Changes to student loan repayments will force students to evaluate university as a personal financial investment, threatening to make university even more exclusive
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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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Fractured British Left on campus: Interviews with Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Student Left

Fractured British Left on campus: Interviews with Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Student Left

To gain a better understanding of national politics impact on campus politics, we sat down with committee members from Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Students Left.
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When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

While students demand accountability, the University of Manchester shields its links to arms and military institutions, enabling Israel’s assault on Palestine.
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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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UnHinged: The pros and cons of online dating at University

UnHinged: The pros and cons of online dating at University

What do university students find from dating apps like Hinge, and more importantly, what are they actually searching for?
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Vice-Chancellor faces student questions on fees, housing, and international partnerships at SU Q&A

Vice-Chancellor faces student questions on fees, housing, and international partnerships at SU Q&A

Duncan Ivision the President and Vice-Chancellor discusses the Manchester 2035 Strategy and the Tel Aviv Patnership.
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British government recognises the State of Palestine

British government recognises the State of Palestine

In a landmark moment, Keir Starmer announces that the UK will begin the process of recognising a Palestinian state
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Studying abroad: What makes university in North America so different from the UK?

Studying abroad: What makes university in North America so different from the UK?

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Ever wondered what university in North America is really like, and how it compares to our experience in the UK?
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From cavemen to campus: Why new beginnings can spark anxiety

From cavemen to campus: Why new beginnings can spark anxiety

Anxiety about meeting new people or entering unfamiliar spaces is not a flaw but a natural protective mechanism
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Are we in over our heads with our friend ChatGPT?

Are we in over our heads with our friend ChatGPT?

ChatGPT came into our lives almost three years ago – have we gone too far?
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We need higher education now more than ever

We need higher education now more than ever

As we haul ourselves back to Manchester and enter a new academic year, it’s worth reflecting on the value of higher education
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Back to uni? Three games that won’t eat your free time

Back to uni? Three games that won’t eat your free time

It can be challenging to balance gaming with university life – here are some short games to make it easier
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Netball’s struggle for success: how a lack of coaching has affected the performance team

Netball’s struggle for success: how a lack of coaching has affected the performance team

Netball’s nightmare season has led to fingers pointed in all directions, but without a coach on one of only two performance teams, can you blame them?
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