The University of Leeds has become the most recent university to introduce a grade ‘safety net’ for students, in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday afternoon the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Education, Tom Ward, […]
Over 4000 Sign Petition For University Grade “Safety Net” to be Implemented
Following the successful implementation of a “safety net” regulation at a number of UK universities, a petition has been created for the same to be considered at the University of Leeds. The safety net will […]
LSR’s Virtual Fruity Makes Grand Return Tonight
Sadly due to COVID-19, the much anticipated end-of-term Fruity was cancelled. There is a silver lining though because tonight, on Friday 27th March, starting at 9pm, Leeds Student Radio (LSR) will be hosting a 3 […]
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University of Liverpool spin out company secures £300k to develop indoor air pollution technology CageCapture, a new spin out company at the University of Liverpool has secured a total of £298,754 funding from Innovate UK […]
University of Leeds Cancels All Physical Teaching To Combat Coronavirus
Following the Government’s recommendation that all educational settings remain open, the University of Leeds have announced their practical steps to ensuring that staff and students are protected from the spread of COVID-19. With effect from […]
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University of Sunderland Closes its History and Modern Language Faculties The University of Sunderland has closed its history faculty after only receiving interest from 14 students who wanted to study the subject this year. The […]
New Mental Health Guide For Students Launched by Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
A new mental health guide, available to download for free, has been launched by the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust. The charity was set up in 1997 in memory of Charlie Waller, a young man who […]
Schools in Leeds Shut due to Winter Viruses
A number of schools located in West Yorkshire were temporarily shut due to widespread outbreaks of norovirus and flu. Two schools in Leeds and four in Bradford were closed with some of the properties undergoing […]
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University of Huddersfield – Prince Andrew Steps Down as Chancellor Prince Andrew has been chancellor of the University of Huddersfield since 2015, though following backlash after a BBC interview about his friendship with US financier […]
YouGov Poll Predicts Who Will Win Leeds Seats
According to YouGov’s 2019 General Election poll, no parliamentary seats in Leeds city will change. The Labour candidates in Leeds Central, Leeds East, Leeds West, Leeds North East and Leeds North West are all expected […]
Lush is Not Very Lush
Lush is a cosmetics company which prides itself on being an eco-friendly and sustainable brand. Many are under the impression that Lush products are, therefore, almost good enough to eat due to the natural ingredients […]
Tory Candidate Says “Nuisance” Council Tenants “Should Live in Tents”
A Conservative candidate has released a controversial video on Facebook in which he criticises the “nuisance” tenants living on the Carsic estate in Ashfield. Lee Anderson is contesting the marginal Nottinghamshire seat of Ashfield, which […]