There are 100,000 students in Manchester, how will you vote this General Election?
Published on 13 March 15
On May 7, the country will turn out to decide who governs for the next five years. They'll decide whether tuition fees should go up, down, or be scrapped entirely. They'll make decisions about the future of the NHS, housing, how much tax we'll pay and everything in between.
The 100,000 Votes campaign is in full swing to encourage you to use your vote and make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you.
The way everyone registers to vote has changed, and as a student you can now register to in both your home constituency and here at Manchester; voting in both for local elections and choosing where your vote will count in the General Election.
But you have to register.
These changes have seen thousands of people drop off the electoral roll, and along with the Students' Union and the council, our mission this week is to make sure we register as many students as possible.
Come along to any of our events with your name, address, National Insurance Number and date of birth and we'll sign you up there and then, or at least give you a reminder card for when you get home.
All events are free and open to everyone.
Monday
DemocraTEA - Free tea and coffee morning.
Students' Union Foyer, from 10am
Pick a Policy – This ball game will take the people out of politics and tell you which party you should be voting for based on their policies.
Students' Union Foyer, all day
Tuesday
Operation Black Vote and Operation Disabled Vote bus is visiting campus.
Outside University Place, from 10am
Wednesday
International Network Lunch – what does the General Election mean for international students? A free lunch and a visit from NUS.
Room 2 of the Students' Union, 2 – 4pm
'To Vote or Not to Vote?' Politics staff and students debate this issues.
Arthur Lewis Common Room, 6pm
Thursday
Giant Helter Skelter ride!
Outside University Place, from 10am
'Young People and Voting' workshop with Andrew Russell
Room 7 of the Students' Union, 12 – 2pm
You can keep up to date with events on the 100,000 Votes: A Week of Events Facebook page.