University Of Manchester Students' Union

Now, more than ever, your learning is happening online.
It is so important that all our members feel the University's online services are accessible.
Do you identify as a disabled student? We want your feedback on web accessibility.
... https://bit.ly/WebAcessSurvey
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We're hiring!
Interested in a career in the media? We're looking for a passionate individual to join us as our Media Intern. As Media Intern, you'll manage and chair the Manchester Media Group, set the tone for the Mancunion, and recruit and train student volunteers, gaining valuable experience to kickstart your career! Applications close 26 April at midnight (please note: due to current circumstances, start dates may change). Apply now: https://bit.ly/3dyYkbJ

We understand that this is a very distressing time for a lot of people, with advice and information changing on a daily basis.
Check out updates regarding International Student Travel in Jake's blog 👉 https://bit.ly/InternationalOfficerUpdate 1

The Women and Equalities Committee is launching an inquiry into the disproportionate impact of the Coronavirus on people with protected characteristics. They want to know how people are being affected to look at what issues need tackling.
If this applies to you, why not make your voice heard?
The Government committee is asking for people to submit their experiences as evidence to help shape the work they do.
... https://bit.ly/2Xyzi73
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We're hiring!
Interested in a career in data analytics or market research? We're looking for an ambitious individual to join us as our Insight Intern. You'll work as part of a friendly and supportive team to develop your research, communication and reporting skills and ensure that student feedback is listened to! Applications close 26 April at midnight (please note: due to current circumstances, start dates may change). Apply now: https://bit.ly/3dyYkbJ

We’re throwing it back to Reclaim the Night 2020 with our official video! Watch it now to relive some of the highlights from this year's march! #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday 🎥 🎞 Helmworks Film

We're hiring!
Want a grad job where you can make a real difference to students' lives? We're looking for a passionate individual to join us as our Student Engagement (Halls) Intern. You'll gain planning, student engagement and admin skills, working as part of a team to support RA committees, organise events and ensure students' voices are heard! Applications close 26 April at midnight (please note: due to current circumstances, start dates may change). Apply now: https://bit.ly/3dyYkbJ

Today, Greater Manchester Universities, together with their Students’ Unions, have appealed to private landlords to release students from their contracts and relieve them of their rent for the third term.
Our Letter
We are all finding ways to navigate through these incredibly uncertain times brought about by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
... Whilst we are doing our utmost to support the education of our students during the pandemic, their wellbeing is just as much a priority.
As teaching and assessment is now being conducted online, we have offered to release students who have already vacated their accommodation from the fees they pay for their Hall of Residences for the summer term. We are aware other accommodation providers have also made this same commitment.
The students who attend our universities make Greater Manchester one of the largest and most vibrant centres of its kind in Europe. The fact private rented accommodation is available helps our students live in, and contribute to, communities across the region.
As leaders of the main Higher Education institutions and Students’ Unions in Greater Manchester, we are writing to landlords to ask if there might be a way to release students who have already vacated properties from their rental contracts.
These are exceptional circumstances, and we appreciate what we are asking may be a significant act on a landlord’s behalf, and one that may be entirely dependent on their own financial situation.
However, we believe this act of generosity would make an enormous difference to our students, many of whom are experiencing hardship, and ensure that they do not suffer as a consequence of this unprecedented situation.
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SAVE THE DATE: Friday 24 April, 2pm- Decolonise UoM are holding a virtual reading group on Discord!
To get involved, message their page or email decoloniseuom@gmail.com for the joining link.
They will be discussing the essay "Decolonization is not a metaphor" by Tuck and Yang, available for free here 👇... https://bit.ly/3aH2xIx
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Even though you may be at home, nobody should have to face harassment, discrimination, hate or violence of any kind.
You can still use the University's Report and Support service by visiting bit.ly/reportandsupportUoM

Coronavirus Update from your Education Officer: 06/04/2020
Graduation:
Myself and your fellow executive officers have been working with the University on the upcoming July Graduation Ceremonies. Graduation is more than the just certificate and transcript you receive; it is an opportunity to celebrate completing the degree you have worked so hard to attain with friends and family.
... For many students, the continuous disruption to their study this year has put them under enormous pressure and has had a detrimental impact on their wellbeing, this meant that we wanted to lobby for the University to postpone the July Ceremony to a later date when it is safer to go ahead with the ceremony.
Given the uncertainty of the situation a date cannot be set yet, but I assure you we are working with the University to embed a significant notice period for students, to ensure that you and your families are informed well in advance and can make suitable arrangements without a significant financial burden.
Thanks for bearing with us, Chloe Salins, SU Education Officer
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We're hiring!
Want a grad job where you can make a real difference to students' learning? We're looking for two Student Engagement (Education) Interns to join our team. You'll work with our course reps to ensure students' voices are heard, developing communication, engagement and admin skills to kickstart your career! Applications close 26 April at midnight (please note: due to current circumstances, start dates may change). Apply now: https://bit.ly/3dyYkbJ

We're hiring!
Interested in a career in events? We're looking for a passionate individual to join us as Academy Events Intern. You'll work as part of a friendly, supportive team and gain event planning, admin, customer service and marketing experience to kickstart your career! Applications close 26 April at midnight (please note: due to current circumstances, start dates may change). Apply now: https://bit.ly/3dyYkbJ

Looking for an interesting read while staying inside? Our People's Engagement Collective have digitised their Mental & Sexual Health exhibition so you can view it from home. https://bit.ly/34b873C

Coronavirus Update from your Education Officer: 01/04/2020
Hey everyone,
I wanted to give an update to the meetings I’ve been to so far this week. It’s halfway through the week and we’ve managed to push for so much! And I want to thank all of you for bearing with me in terms of these updates, I’m keeping you updated as much as I can so here we go..
... No Disadvantage policy
I’ve had a lot of queries about this policy after the announcement on Friday when we drafted the policy we discussed how the policy would need to be implemented differently for each of the faculties especially with differences in accrediting bodies, assessment types etc. By now you should have been contacted by your Faculty about how the policy will be implemented, your courses should be in touch soon.
Hardship Fund
After a few weeks of long meetings and big discussions we have secured the hardship funding and lobbied for it to be applicable for all students, this means that whether you are undergrad, postgrad taught or postgrad research student you are eligible for the funding. We have also lobbied to relax the current eligibility requirements for the funding to make it even easier for students to access this funding, we understand how stressful this time can be especially financially and we wanted to ensure you are supported here, for more details on the fund you can find them here
IT Support & Access to resources
The university has set up a helpline and email address for students struggling to access online learning whether this is blackboard, lecture capture, zoom, library resources etc they have created an easier system to raise your queries. If you do not have access to a laptop or other resources you need this system is here to support you as well where possible. We understand there is a significant amount of students that do not have access to laptops, computers, iPad etc since the closure of the library facilities and we are pushing as much as we can to ensure you are supported.
For support please email helpmegetonline@manchester.ac.uk or alternatively ring +44 (0) 161 306 6199
That’s all the updates so far, just want to say a massive thank you to all of you for sending in feedback and queries. As always you can email me if you have any questions, I’m trying to answer them as soon as possible, it may take me a little longer than usual to respond.
Thank you, Chloe Salins, SU Education Officer
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