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51 storiesExclusive: President and Vice-Chancellor Rothwell defends her salary and flight expenses
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell was asked whether it is right that Vice-Chancellors earn on average £260k at a time when increasing numbers of students are relying on food banks.
Students’ Union elections smash turnout records
Over one in four students have now voted in the sabbatical elections, smashing both national and university records
Students’ Union to undergo £6 million refurbishment
The project will involve expanding both the North and South wings of the building, and upgrading the building's utilities
Vagina monologues production raises over £1200 for women's charities
The Students' Union's production of the Vagina Monologues was a sellout success
Fossil Free Campaign demonstrate for divestment
The campaigners are calling on the University to “divest from the fossil fuel industry and shift funds to lower risk, ethical investments within 5 years.”
University of Manchester invests almost £40 million in fossil fuels
Research by the Manchester Fossil Free Campaign has found that the university’s shares in oil companies total £9.5 million. A further £29.5 million is invested in fossil fuels…
Club: Music is Love presents Kerri Chandler and Move D
Editor-in-chief Aidan Gregory saw out 2014 in typical Sankeys style
Interview: Daliso Chaponda
Editor-in-chief Aidan Gregory talks to Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda about racism, colonialism, and being politically correct
Students petition for more police patrols in Fallowfield
Students "find it ridiculous that MPs will be debating 'loud student parties' in parliament this week, whilst next to nothing is being done to protect women that are being raped”.
NUS voting deadline extended after candidates cry foul play
The voting deadline was extended, after the Education Officer of UMSU was accused of using her position to influence the outcome of the vote.
Marking boycott suspended until further talks
The marking boycott is over until January, as the UCU and Universities UK agree to try and come to a settlement.