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Amnesty International’s ‘Stop Killer Robots’ Campaign at the University of Manchester

Join Fuse News Presenter Patrick Whiteford for an interview with UoM’s Amnesty International group about their ‘Stop Killer Robots’ campaign and how you can get involved. Presenter: Patrick Whiteford Camera: Shikhar Talkwar Editor: Aidan Rhode

UCU strikes at the University of Manchester | 24th November 2022 | Fuse News

Fuse news catch up with the first day of UCU strikes in Manchester. We interview the likes of Jo Grady, the UCU’s General Secretary, and Robbie Beale, the Student Union’s Activities and Culture Exec, on the strike. Presenters: Patrick Whiteford/Shikhar Talwar Camera: Ioan Saul/Joshua Mitchell Editors: Patrick Whiteford and Shikhar Talwar

March to St Peter’s Square – UCU Strikes Manchester Day 2 | Fuse News

Fuse TV News catches up with the second day of UCU strikes in Manchester as they march from the University to St Peter’s Square, and interview union members about their involvement and the goals of the strikes. Presenter: Patrick Whiteford Camera: Shikhar Talwar Editors: Patrick Whiteford and Aidan Rhode

Exclusive Interview: Manchester Students Occupy 3 University Buildings

Manchester students from UoM Rent Strikes and Manchester Leftist Action occupy 3 university. They demand that they University support UCU strikes, accept the demands of UoM rent strikes and give students a £1,500 rebate on top of their government loans. PRESENTER Tom Grant EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Ella Robinson PRODUCER Patrick Whiteford EDITOR Shikhar Talwar

Afzal Khan MP on the Rent Strikes and UoM Buildings Occupation

Member of Parliament for Gorton, Afzal Khan, speaks to Fuse TV and the Mancunion about the ongoing rent strikes and student occupation of University of Manchester campus buildings. Interviewer: Shikhar Talwar Camera and Editing: Aidan Rhode

University of Manchester Rent Strike Protest – February 14th 2023

Fuse TV and The Mancunion’s Shikhar Talwar and Erin Botten headed down to the University of Manchester Rent Strike Protest to hear what the protesters and occupiers in the University’s John Owens Building had to say.

BREAKING: Rent Strikers Leave The John Owens Building

Breaking News: University of Manchester Student Activists and Rent Strikers have ended their occupation of the John Owens Building on campus. The Simon Building remains occupied. Filming on 16th February 2023 by Shikhar Talwar and Tom Grant. Edited by Shikhar Talwar and Aidan Rhode

Rent Strikes Protest Along Oxford Road – March 1st 2023

Fuse News correspondents Patrick Whiteford, Shikhar Talwar and Tom Grant cover the UoM Rent Strikes protest along the curry mile and Oxford Road on March 1st 2023, including inside the occupation of the Simon Building on campus, which remains occupied as of 8th March 2023

Fuse News: Britons Protection – Manchester history under threat?

The Britons Protection, a historic Manchester pub, has stood on its site on Great Bridgewater Street since 1806. Now, says landlord Alan Hudd, it is under risk from developers. Fuse News’ Patrick Whiteford, Roxie Rees and Saskia Yland-Noaghiul went down to investigate this pressing story.

Rent Strikers and Occupiers Protest After Eviction – 24th March 2023

After being evicted on 22nd March, the occupiers were able to secure a win historic vote in a Students’ Union referendum. Following that, on 24th March they protested across campus once again and said that action will resume again after Spring Break.

LeadMCR | Results Night 2023 Highlights

It’s time to meet your incoming Exec Officer team! Check out the highlights from this year’s LeadMCR results night where MMG announced the winners of the of the Students’ Union Executive Officer elections.