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From 42s to 5ks: The decline of student nightlife

From 42s to 5ks: The decline of student nightlife

Much has been made of the recent decline in nightlife around the UK. How has this affected students in Manchester?
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
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.
Should I stay or should I go?: Are students ditching their dreams in pursuit of financial security?

Should I stay or should I go?: Are students ditching their dreams in pursuit of financial security?

With the cost of living crisis, can you blame students for pursuing corporate careers?
Life as a humanities student. Why does my university experience seem so different?

Life as a humanities student. Why does my university experience seem so different?

Redefining the humanities lifestyle: what does it mean to be a hums student in a STEM dominated world?
University of Manchester reveals latest accessibility and impact report

University of Manchester reveals latest accessibility and impact report

The University has outlined its latest efforts to promote access and support for disadvantaged students
Staff at Newcastle University set to go on strike

Staff at Newcastle University set to go on strike

Newcastle University staff are planning to strike in March, following job losses and budget cuts
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
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
University round-up: budget cuts, staff strikes, and medical breakthroughs

University round-up: budget cuts, staff strikes, and medical breakthroughs

Here’s your run-down on the latest news at other universities you may have missed
National student survey opens for final-year students

National student survey opens for final-year students

Students in their final-year can now take the National Student Survey and potentially win several prizes
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
The academic weight of trauma

The academic weight of trauma

Trauma can significantly hinder students’ academic performance, leading to reduced focus, apathy, and declining grades
Finding home at university

Finding home at university

Navigating the change from home to university can be daunting, but equally extremely rewarding
The reality of ‘private school culture’ at UK universities

The reality of ‘private school culture’ at UK universities

Private school culture at university is far more pervasive than it seems. Universities must break this cycle of privilege
UK dreams or Brexit nightmares? The fate of international students

UK dreams or Brexit nightmares? The fate of international students

Brexit has severely impacted EU students. Is a UK degree still worth it?
The art of slowing down: Sometimes doing nothing is just fine

The art of slowing down: Sometimes doing nothing is just fine

In a culture obsessed with hustle, slowing down at university can feel counterproductive – but sometimes, doing less is exactly what we need
How to return to studying after having a year off: A guide from a gap-year fresher

How to return to studying after having a year off: A guide from a gap-year fresher

Coming from a gap-year fresher, here are some tips on how to adjust back into an academic routine after taking a year off
University wins global climate award for its commitments in sustainability

University wins global climate award for its commitments in sustainability

University wins climate award for its continued commitment to sustainability
Ministers aim for 70% of students to enter university by 2040

Ministers aim for 70% of students to enter university by 2040

Leaders of UK universities have said that 70% of students should enter university by 2040, but some students are concerned about what this might mean for the future job market