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Royal Holloway student who won uni payout says lecturer liked harassment comments against him
A politics lecturer liked a comment calling for Brodie to ‘face justice in this life and the next’ after the university paid him compensation
Former student arrested after man shot with crossbow on university campus
A ‘seriously injured’ man in his 50s has been taken to hospital
Police took almost three minutes to begin CPR on murdered Southampton student, footage shows
Officers placed the 18-year-old victim in handcuffs for over a minute as he repeatedly said ‘I can’t breathe’
Man accused of murdering Southampton Uni student says he feared attack from his own blade
Henry Nowak was returning home from a night out when he was fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa
Oxfordshire student dies of suspected meningitis following new outbreak in Reading
Two others are currently being treated
Meet the Manchester women’s group making an impact in local communities
Looking for a new group of friends? Look no further
Cambridge exam board CANCELS an AS Level maths paper after questions leaked
Last week’s exam will no longer count towards students’ final grades
Salford school evacuated after police launch investigation into ‘malicious communications’
Police were seen on school property on the morning of 5th May
Palestinian student criticises Royal Holloway after student gets payout over headscarf comment
‘I trusted this institution with my dignity and this institution failed me’
Calling future journalists: Applications are open for The Manchester Tab’s editorial team
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Friday 1st May
London student wins pay out from university after being suspended for headscarf comment
Brodie Mitchell compared a pro-Palestine activist’s headscarf to a tea-towel
Here’s what your favourite Easter egg says about you as a Manchester student
Brb, just stocking up on enough mini eggs to last until exam season x
Harry Styles to host sports and exercise lecture at University of Manchester
The singer was invited on the back of his impressive marathon performances in Berlin and Tokyo
‘It’s insulting’: Uni of Birmingham grad says loan rises £4k yearly despite £2k repayments
‘It feels like I’m throwing money into an abyss’
Kerching! These are the UK cities making the most from student nights out
I guess we know which students aren’t making their Thursday 9ams
University of Greater Manchester reduces proposed PhD fees following backlash from students
One student said they were ‘extremely worried’ about the financial responsibilities the original increase would have brought
Manchester Uni increases rent 28 per cent above inflation in 21 years, and plans more rises
Rent costs across 10 accommodation blocks has risen by an average of 133 per cent since 2004
Uni of Manchester’s SU say students are facing ‘crisis’ amidst proposed rent hikes
‘Consistent rises in costs are battering our students’
Police investigating footage of man ‘being attacked’ at Britain First march in Manchester
A video shows a man kicking another person while holding a Union Jack flag
Sherlock in Ali G? Here are all the major celebrities who went to uni in Manchester
Currently picturing Mrs Weasley in Cavendish… we really can’t
Multiple Manchester universities facing legal claims from students over Covid disruptions
170,000 UK students are involved in the claim
Huge emergency response seen near university campuses in Manchester
At least seven emergency vehicles were seen next to a university library
Greater Manchester may soon have a new university amidst local college’s growth plans
UK Management College opened a site in Salford in January 2026
Manchester synagogue attack triggered rise in antisemitic incidents across UK
The days surrounding the attack saw the highest daily recorded incidents throughout 2025
Northern Rail issues apology after organising shooting of wild birds at Manchester station
There are no further culls planned at the station
Outrage as Northern Rail orders shooting of pigeons at Manchester train station
Bi-weekly bird cullings began four months ago
Employee sues Uni of Manchester for discrimination after not receiving ‘vegan’ pension
The claimant stated that the USS makes investment decisions that do not align with ‘ethical veganism’
Uni of Manchester ranks within top 10 of Europe’s universities in latest QS rankings
The university ranks 194 places ahead of any other Manchester-based university
Uni of Manchester awarded over £11.5 million in 2025 scholarships and bursaries
The university says this academic year will see ‘an additional boost in financial aid for students from low-income households’
Commuting to Manchester? Here are our nine favourite study spots for in between classes
Get out of MMU library and get yourself to Federal right now
Blind Manchester student who fell on train tracks awarded £18k after assistance didn’t arrive
Abdul Eneser’s booked assistance failed to turn up at the agreed time, leaving him alone after midnight
Man shot in ‘targeted’ Manchester Gay Village attack: What we know
Investigators are not treating the incident as a hate crime
University of Manchester sees significant increase in applicants over past five years
It’s official, UoM is the coolest Russell Group around
It’s official: Applications to join The Manchester Tab’s editorial team are now OPEN!
We’re looking for our newest News Editor, Social Media Editor and co-Editor in Chief – applications close on January 29th
Calling future journalists: The Manchester Tab is looking for new writers!
Our open meeting is fast approaching!
Uni of Manchester VC’s relocation benefits worth more than median staff salary
Professor Duncan Ivison also received £51,000 in pension contributions last year
Hellish clip shows Manchester student flat destroyed after party, with radiator hanging off wall
You’ll need a bit more than an Aldi cleaning wipe for this mess…
Omg guys, someone found ‘bed bugs’ in this Manchester cinema and the video is horrifying
This isn’t what you’d expect when watching a film literally called The Housemaid
Here’s what Christmas movie you should watch based on your Manchester study spot
Nothing says ‘Christmas’ like a Home Alone marathon
University of Greater Manchester faces inquiry from Office for Students amid fraud claims
The university has faced multiple senior staff suspensions and allegations of bribery in the past year
Uni of Manchester issues warning over zombie-inducing chemical found in ketamine
The combination of medetomidine and ketamine can cause fatal sedation
31-year-old man charged with terrorism offences following arrest at Manchester Airport
The charges are not directly linked to the October synagogue attack
Greater Manchester Police arrest additional suspect at airport after synagogue attack
This is the seventh arrest related to the October attack
Uni of Manchester’s Students’ Union opens food and essentials pantry for all students
Potential resources include food vouchers, external charity partnerships and emergency loans
Manchester council promises Pride 2026 will go ahead with more community involvement
‘It’s important the community remains at the heart of Pride process’
Manchester bus strikes intensify amidst conflict with Transport for Greater Manchester
A Unite spokesperson said the strikes are ‘entirely the fault of TfGM’
Uni of Manchester and MMU partner up for graduate discounts on postgraduate courses
The initiative will begin in September 2026
Manchester Christmas markets ranked second in UK for boosting small businesses
The city beat out both Birmingham and Cardiff for a top three spot