Since Idi Amin did not write an autobiography, research on his background is limited. Amin was born in 1923 in either Koboko or Kampala. A researcher from Makerere University has stated that Amin was the son of Andreas Nyabire, who converted from Roman Catholicism to Islam and changed his name to Amin Dada. Andreas abandoned Continue Reading
Remembering the victims of the Manchester attack
We would like to remember those who lost their lives in the horrific attack on Manchester and pay tribute to them. Saffie Rose Roussos Georgina Callander John Atkinson Olivia Campbell Angelika Klis Marcin Klis Kelly Brewster Martyn Hett Chloe Rutherford Liam Curry Wendy Fawell Courtney Boyle Philip Tron Eilidh MacLeod Nell Jones Alison Howe Lisa Continue Reading
Your Careers Update!
Hi, everyone! For our final careers piece this year, we just want to draw your attention to some facilities you can use before the end of the academic year and over summer. Graduate JobSearch – online Don’t waste time by looking for jobs in the wrong places. Head on over to this website (www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/findjobs/graduatejobs/grad-jobsearch), where Continue Reading
A Note From The Editors
During the development of this summer issue of The Manchester Historian, a tragic and horrific attack occurred upon our city of Manchester. Our team at the Manchester Historian wanted to pay tribute to the victims and all those affected by the awful incident. On 22 May, a suicide bombing occurred at Manchester Arena during an Continue Reading
Peer Mentoring Scheme
As the second term is well underway, Peer Support is now recruiting for mentors for the next academic year. The Peer Mentor scheme offers first years support and advice from students who have been in the same position as them. Freshers are assigned a mentor who is there to help them settle into university life Continue Reading