University of Manchester criticised for numerous failings and 'rushed' decision to install lockdown fencing at Fallowfield campus
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxThe University of Manchester has been criticised for numerous ‘failings’ after putting up ‘lockdown fencing’ at its Fallowfield campus - a move which sparked a major student protest.
Furious students tore down metal fencing at the Owens Park and Unsworth Park halls of residence during a demonstration on November 5.
Within hours the fencing was taken down and the university apologised for the “distress” it caused.An inquiry into the incident has now identified a lack of engagement with students and poor project management as the major reasons for the failing.
University bosses accept that the fencing had a “significant negative impact” on students.They say staff were “motivated by the best intentions” to improve student.
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