The University of Manchester Students Union (UMSU) has passed a motion to boycott the Royal Bank of Scotland. The motion, passed on 20 October, included a resolution to “cease all relationships with the Royal Bank of Scotland” for being in breach of the Union’s ethical policy. The policy states the Union shall “not operate in [...]
Manchester Metropolitan University is the second highest climber in the Green League table of UK universities published by People and Planet. Out of the 141 universities and colleges of higher education (HE) in the table Man Met has moved from 91st place in 2007 to 27 this year. However, some Hulme residents are less than [...]
Manchester Metropolitan University is the second highest climber in the Green League table of UK universities published by People and Planet. Out of the 141 universities and colleges of higher education in the table Man Met has moved from 91st place in 2007 to 27 this year.
Local activists from the direct action group Plane Stupid broke through the perimeter fence of Manchester Airport just after 7 o’clock this morning. Six people have formed a human ring round one plane using lock-on arm tubes while six others have simultaneously erected tripods to blockade the World Freight Terminal.
Hulme residents are once again facing ‘regeneration’ plans which have been met widespread opposition. The proposals involve demolishing Arch Bar and building six-storey student flats on the site. The bar has been closed since a drive-by shooting in 2007.
Following last week’s news that 127 support staff are to be made redundant – an “efficiency” measure according to Vice Chancellor Professor John Brooks – Manchester Metropolitan University has announced setbacks in plans over its proposed campus developments.
22 climate change protesters on trial in Leeds on charges of stopping and obstructing a train carrying coal to Drax power station have been found guilty of their main charge, that of obstructing the train.
