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UoM study says at-risk women should be screened for breast cancer earlier

UoM study says at-risk women should be screened for breast cancer earlier

The long-term trial found that annual breast screening in women aged 35-39 who were identified to be at ‘moderate’ or ‘high’ risk of breast cancer detected tumours when they were significantly smaller in size and less likely to spread

UoM begins search for North Campus development partner

UoM begins search for North Campus development partner

A Prior Information of Notice was submitted last week by the university to invite investors to consider subsidising the new North Campus

Concern as UoM schools of Social Sciences and Law set to merge

Concern as UoM schools of Social Sciences and Law set to merge

A position paper was published last September looking at the benefits and risks of a merger between the Schools of Law and Social Sciences

Overnight snow brings Manchester to a halt

Overnight snow brings Manchester to a halt

UoM remained open but some students were told their lectures had been cancelled

Exclusive: Risk assessment reveals how UoM could be impacted by a no-deal Brexit

Exclusive: Risk assessment reveals how UoM could be impacted by a no-deal Brexit

A new document seen by The Mancunion sets out potential problems that UoM might face if the UK crashes out of the European Union without a deal on the 29th of March

Uni finances rattle leadership

Uni finances rattle leadership

It was also revealed that Professor Dame Rothwell’s overall pay packet fell by £34,000

Manchester stands up to Misogyny as GMP fail to attend rally

Manchester stands up to Misogyny as GMP fail to attend rally

The ‘1000 voices’ rally, organised by student group Misogyny Is Hate in collaboration with Greater Manchester Citizens, included a combination of testimonies, speeches, spoken word and live music

Research says graduates ‘struggling’ with debt beyond tuition fees

Research says graduates ‘struggling’ with debt beyond tuition fees

57% of the 25 to 35 years old’s surveyed were found to still be in debt beyond their government student loans, with things like overdrafts and credit cards from their time attending university

UoM ranks top 5 in the UK for graduate employability

UoM ranks top 5 in the UK for graduate employability

Graduates from the University of Manchester were also ranked 35th most sought after globally

SU maintains so-called ‘clapping ban’ as votes are delayed at November Senate

SU maintains so-called ‘clapping ban’ as votes are delayed at November Senate

Clap-gate rumbles on as technical difficulties and procedural complaints leave seven motions going undiscussed

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.

Community Festival returns to UoM

Community Festival returns to UoM

The programme is packed with activities to give people a better insight into research at the university

Interview: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Interview: Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell

Editor-in-Chief Kirstie O’Mahony sat down with the VC to talk all things gender, Brexit and, of course, strikes

Shock over anti-semitic comments in UoM Physics group chat

Shock over anti-semitic comments in UoM Physics group chat

The Jewish Society are particularly concerned that the students who attempted to call out anti-Semitism faced ridicule

Students fight for Living Wage at University of Manchester

Students fight for Living Wage at University of Manchester

A student campaign group has set its sights on persuading the University of Manchester to become accredited by the Living Wage Foundation

1 in 5 UK GPs trained abroad, Manchester study finds

A study by the Medical eResearch Centre at the University of Manchester has found 5% of UK GPs come from the EU, with a further 17% coming from elsewhere overseas

The new Students’ Union app has landed!

Freshers will be able to connect with each other and their Union on the go

Student Manchester City tickets available in the Students’ Union

From £16-£21 buy your tickets for Manchester City games from the Students’ Union helpdesk

University of Manchester Netball nets some big results

After victories across the board last week, the pressure was on for UMWNC to repeat their incredible success once again

Women’s Rugby dominate Varsity

MMU were well and truly battered 72-12. Here’s what team member Eve Chaplin thought of the game