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UniLad on the brink after going into administration

UniLad on the brink after going into administration

The Facebook favourite could face closure, having incurred debts of over £6 million
Study shows state-school students are underrepresented in top graduate schemes

Study shows state-school students are underrepresented in top graduate schemes

The ISE (Institute of Student Employers) reports students who were educated in state schools are less represented in Britain’s top graduate schemes
University bosses call for ban on essay mills

University bosses call for ban on essay mills

UK university bosses call for the criminalisation of essay mills after research suggests as many as one in seven students are using them
Japan overtakes UK as second-most represented nation in world university rankings

Japan overtakes UK as second-most represented nation in world university rankings

Japan claims second-best for universities for the first time ever as the UK reputation diminishes in the face of a growing Asia.
Review: ‘Normal People’ by Sally Rooney

Review: ‘Normal People’ by Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney has been getting a lot of hype. Urussa Malik reads her latest novel, Normal People, to find out how such a comparatively young writer (she’s written two best-selling books by the age of 26) has been so successful.

Study suggests 31% of North West students worry about money every day

A new survey has revealed an entirely new perspective on the realities of university finance and student loans
Shout out to my ex: navigating life post break-up

Shout out to my ex: navigating life post break-up

University is a turbulent time, and that it why it is the best place to go through a break-up. In an environment that encourage self-reinvention, we are reminded that we are not just someone’s ‘other half’.
The University of Manchester makes top 20 in Good University Guide 2019

The University of Manchester makes top 20 in Good University Guide 2019

The University of Manchester has been ranked the 19th best in the country and second best in the North West of England
One in three freshers experience symptoms of a mental health disorder

One in three freshers experience symptoms of a mental health disorder

Study by the WHO finds that as many as one in three first-year students experience symptoms of a mental health disorder.
New ‘simple’ burglary techniques are making students more vulnerable

New ‘simple’ burglary techniques are making students more vulnerable

New criminal techniques being used across the city are threatening students as the academic year restarts
Calls for suicide prevention training for university staff

Calls for suicide prevention training for university staff

Universities UK and Papyrus call for suicide prevention training amongst university staff to protect students’ mental health
Your Summer break is for you to rest

Your Summer break is for you to rest

There is a growing pressure on students to make their Summer break from school and University productive rather than the opportunity for relaxation and freedom it should be, writes Cachella Smith

A flashback to first year food

Laura Swain reflects upon the food that fuelled our first year friendships
University of Manchester partner up with Chester Zoo to protect threatened species

University of Manchester partner up with Chester Zoo to protect threatened species

The partnership between the largest university in the country and the UK’s number one zoo will see researchers work towards the prevention of threatened species across the planet
UK University faces legal challenge over strike action

UK University faces legal challenge over strike action

London-based firm Leigh Day will challenge Lancaster over Consumer Rights Act
Government pledges to protect free speech on campus

Government pledges to protect free speech on campus

It’s being claimed as the biggest intervention by ministers in campus free speech for more than 30 years

Why are students disinterested in the Students’ Union?

Unsuccessful Activities and Development Officer candidate, Ant Menezes, says there is a growing divide between students and Exec Officers
Degrees to be rated in new government scheme

Degrees to be rated in new government scheme

“You can’t measure education like this”, says outgoing Education Officer Emma Atkins
Interview: Hannie

Interview: Hannie

HANNIE, the duo of Hannah Koppenburg and Annie Wagstaff speak to Music Editor, Hannah Brierley about how they met and what kind of students they were
‘Tinder’ for flatmates

‘Tinder’ for flatmates

‘Campusboard’ launches a new flat-share feature that helps university students find flatmates and spare rooms with just a few clicks