My tale of me - Chris Jenkinson

Last Thursday I was interviewed by a researcher working for the Open University’s project on the impact of universities on local economies, for around an hour. The discussion was interesting and thought-provoking, and gave me an opportunity to consider the positive work done by the University of Manchester and the Students’ Union as institutions, and [...]

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I support a strong, independent, democratic and campaigning National Union of Students, which can effectively deliver results on issues students care about.
I am the Academic Affairs Officer in the Students’ Union, a full-time position, giving me a great deal of experience in effectively representing students and campaigning on issues students care about – like the [...]

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I was delighted when my proposal for updating the election regulations at the University of Manchester Students’ Union so that students can vote online in our upcoming elections was endorsed overwhelmingly at Union council on Tuesday evening.
It is simply ridiculous that students have to vote in a building miles from where they live and the [...]

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“We’re here to improve the quality of education at the University of Manchester through open debate.”
Hi all,
Please come to the launch of the Education Assembly, on Wednesday 8th October, from 2-4pm. The event will be in the Council Chambers (top floor), Students’ Union, Steve Biko building, Oxford Road.
We’ll be discussing the University’s teaching and learning [...]

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