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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Richard Adams Education editor

Police look into claims of racism and financial misconduct at University of Greater Manchester

A student walks toward the University of Bolton in Greater Manchester
The University of Bolton officially rebranded as the University of Greater Manchester in December last year. Photograph: Ian Canham/Alamy

Police are investigating “serious allegations” at the University of Greater Manchester, including of financial misconduct, racism and bullying, MPs have been told.

Lucy Powell, the leader of the House of Commons, confirmed that police had joined the Office for Students, the higher education regulator for England, in looking into the allegations at the university, which was known until recently as the University of Bolton.

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