It’s the end of Freshers’ Week. You’re probably hungover. No blurbs to put more strain on your brains, just some smooth downtempo tunes from some great artists to help get you back to your old self […]
Leeds wins University of the Year
The University of Leeds has been awarded University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times‘ Good University Guide. Student satisfaction at Leeds was foremost in tipping the decision in the university’s favour. Editor of the guide, Alastair […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 2
Freshers week is over. You’re bruised and battered, hungover, and drowning with flyers for societies you never intend to join, and the first week of term is coming. Delay the inevitable and settle down for […]
Fresher’s Guide: The societies you should join based on what kind of person you are
There are over 300 clubs and societies at Leeds, so whatever your interests and abilities, there’s guaranteed to be a society to suit you. We have taken some of the societies in the General Interest […]
Our Man in West Yorkshire: a beginner’s guide to God’s own county
Be not afeared, the Dales are full of noises. Welcome to Yorkshire, a county unparalleled in terms of its natural beauty. Don’t believe me? Well, you must have missed BBC Four’s ‘All Aboard! The Country […]
Review: One More Time With Feeling
On 8th September, Nick Cave released a film, One More Time With Feeling, to go alongside his new album Skeleton Tree. Daoud Al-Janabi gives us his take on Cave’s latest venture. As much as it’s about recording […]
Varsity, BUCS and beyond – Uni Sport Competitions Explained
Sports teams representing University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University will battle it out for supremacy in the twelfth edition of Leeds Varsity, which will take place on the 4th and 5th October, culminating in […]
Start your weekend with Jack Friday at MEATliquor
Freshers week may be drawing to a close, but the weekend is only just beginning and Jack Friday at MEATliquor is the perfect way to celebrate making it through your first week at Leeds. #JackFriday […]
Movies to watch when you’re hungover this Freshers
Freshers hangovers are no secret, but never fear: the Arts team editors are here to help, with our four favourite hangover films. Xa – The Mummy (1999) I don’t know whether it’s the pyramids or […]
Get the most out of your freshers week
Whenever somebody mentions freshers week, people generally think of clubbing and chugging questionable spirits 24/7. But, believe it or not, this isn’t the only thing to do. Here are a few things that I regret […]
Hip Hop Pop-Up Shops
With Drake, Justin Bieber and, perhaps most prolifically, Kanye West all hosting hugely successful pop-up shops this summer, the world of music merch has been truly fired into the 21st century. Musicians are beginning to […]
The Cheapskates’ Guide to Gigs
Brudenell Social Club This iconic Leeds venue, located slap bang in the middle of Hyde Park, has incredible gig bookings almost every night of the week. One thing new students may not know is that […]