New research from the Centre of Economics on behalf of money.co.uk has shown that 1 in 7 landlords do not protect their tenant’s deposits through a third party, despite government intervention to make it a […]
British Tennis Success Down Under
Andy Murray. Novak Djokovic. Melbourne. A familiar scene with an all too familiar ending for the Scot, now winless in five Australian Open finals and forced to watch his rival hoist his sixth Australian trophy […]
Ice Hockey Skate to Stunning Success
Ice Hockey AFTER a 6.00 am wake up and a two-hour journey, we were ready to take part in our first away fixture ever. We waited eagerly to get onto the […]
£1.9 million "Treasures of the Brotherton" gallery opens in Leeds
A £1.9m gallery has opened inside the Parkinson Building at the University of Leeds, following a £1.4m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Treasures of Brotherton Gallery features artefacts from the University’s special collection […]
Campus Watch: 5/2/16
Cambridge Introduce Admissions Tests The decision to introduce a written admissions test at Cambridge University has sparked outcry, with many fearing it will only further alienate state school pupils and students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The […]
The Digest: 5/2/16
Gene editing approved for first time in UK In a world first, UK scientists have been granted approval by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to genetically modify human embryos to provide a deeper […]
“When you treat people like suspects they’ll become suspects.”
The Gryphon speaks to University Secretary, Roger Gair, to clarify the University’s position on the controversial Prevent Strategy. Could you tell us what the University’s official stance on the Prevent Strategy is? I think the […]
Students Affected by Building Delays
Property development company Pinnacle Student Developments have come under fire for failing to complete building work on time, meaning many students had to move in to alternative accommodation or live in half finished developments. Pinnacle began […]
Rape Advocate’s Meet-up in Leeds Cancelled
Plans for an international meet up day organised by “pick-up” artist Roosh V have been cancelled over safety fears. The ‘neomasculine’ group Return of Kings had planned to gather in eight major UK cities on […]
More than just breakfast
As LS6 takes a new direction for 2016, we join them to celebrate a new era for the much-loved restaurant. LS6 café has always been a student staple. You only need to venture to Hyde […]
A new direction for publishing?
Penguin Random House UK axes degree requirement from recruitment process. In an unprecedented move for the publishing industry, Penguin Random House has recently decided to scrap the need for a degree to enter their workforce. […]
The Witness: A lost world of puzzles
Let’s face it we all need a source of inspiration, a beacon of hope in this dreary mid-winter. As the glowing faces of freshers grow aged and tired and final-year students push through their last […]