Christmas is just around the corner, and whether you celebrate it or not you can feel its magic in the air. Millennium Square is lit up by fairy lights and you can enjoy the sound […]
Leeds in with a Stab at Cup Title
Men’s Fencing University of Leeds 135 – 74 Aberdeen Uni dominant across foil, sabre and epee disciplines Jordan Au and Josh Stuart deliver sterling performances LEEDS men’s fencing team got their cup campaign off […]
The well-fed student: A cold-busting, skin-boosting recipe
It’s getting chilly here in Leeds, and the workload is getting out of hand. This warming curry is not only rich in vitamins to keep away colds and stress-induced breakouts, it’s also delicious, and cheap […]
LUU vote to Introduce consent classes
The proposal to introduce consent classes for university students was passed at the latest Better Union Forum, with twelve votes in favour and one against. These sessions will be made available to students during Fresher’s […]
Autumn Statement set to hit students hard
Last Wednesday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer provided an update on the government’s plans for the economy in his annual Autumn Statement. While some aspects of George Osborne’s spending review have been lauded as successes […]
“The argument against ‘No Platform’ is completely separate from the lived lives of students”
The Gryphon speaks to Toke Dahler, LUU’S Union Affairs Officer, on why he promotes the “No Platform” policy, the response he received to his Newsnight interview and what he’s doing to support Junior Doctors. Many […]
Why Do We Think It’s Okay to Skinny Shame?
The media is dominated by a thriving celebrity culture on which seemingly everybody has an opinion. Add to this the development of social media and its use by power industries, and suddenly we are being […]
Editor’s pick: December book releases
Tinder Nightmares Elan Gale 4th December Whether we like to admit it or not, most of us have had a fling with Tinder at some point during university life. Although it may not lead to […]
The Digest: 27/11/15
Transgender Woman Found Dead at Male Prison in Leeds The government is to review its policy on transgender prisoners following the death of a woman at Armley Prison in Leeds. Vicky Thompson was found on […]
Campus Watch: 27/11/15
Academic walks out of Lecture Helene Turon, an Economics lecturer from Bristol University, failed to give a lecture after finding out her students had made comments about her on the messaging app Yik Yak, which […]
Hyde Park Pedestrian Safety Petition Launched
A campaign fronted by Leeds University Union Community Officer, Jonny Foster, is calling for Leeds City Council to review and improve pedestrian crossings in the popular student areas of Hyde Park and Little Woodhouse. The […]
STAR Launch Refugee Christmas Appeal
Student Actions for Refugees (STAR) are organising an upcoming Refugee Christmas Appeal by collaborating with the Leeds Supermarket Initiative and Essentials in the Union building. All three will be working together to create packs that […]