Leeds Uni 1sts secured their first victory of the season as they overcame a determined Manchester side in a closely contested encounter at Weetwood. In bitterly cold conditions, the game began as a feisty affair […]
Review – Bigger Than Barry with Karma Kid
For five years Tuesday nights have brought well-loved night, Bigger Than Barry to Mint Club, aiming to give ‘weekend-esque line-ups‘ mid-week. On 22nd October, BTB took the plunge and made their move to a new […]
News | Uni sends mixed messages about mobiles
Over 80 per cent of students say that mobile phones are interfering with their learning. The finding follows a discovery at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that the average university student checks their phones 11 times […]
News | Caffe Nero wins Library cafe bid
Caffe Nero have won a bidding race to secure a shop in the new university library. Scheduled to be completed in early 2015, the library space was reported to have had bids for its new […]
News | University trials degrees by points
The University is to trial a new grading system for degrees. At least 20 institutions, including six members of the Russell Group, will trial a new grade point average system, giving degree classifications a number […]
News | Better Leeds forum promises change
The Union has promised to lobby for the extension of the Edge’s opening hours on weekends and the banning of signing fees. As a result of students voting at the Better Leeds, Better University and […]
News | Student takes on Government
A Leeds student is putting pressure on the government to provide clean drinking water for 60 million people. The campaign called ‘Put Thirst First’ (PTF) was launched by Bethany Milburn, who went to Parliament on […]
News | Leeds fashion to feature in M&S
Two Fashion and Textiles students are going to see their jumpers in M&S stores nationwide. Both contestants beat hundreds of other student applicants across the coun- try, with third year Molly Cormican winning for menswear […]
News | More beer for your buck
A third year Physics student has developed a beer calculator app. Josh Palmer’s new invention compares and stores prices of beer and ale. The app lets users know how to get “more party for your […]
Science | The factories of the future
Cell factories could produce energy and fuels similar to petrol We use yeast and bacteria to make valuable chemicals Metabolic engineering may allow propane gas to be produced The factory workers of tomorrow will work 24 hours […]
Sport | Leeds record historic Netball win over Loughborough
The Leeds Netball 1sts recorded a historic first ever victory over sporting giants Loughborough in a pulsating 30-25 win at the Gryphon Sports Centre. The firsts have made an excellent start to the season, despite […]
News | University staff strike
Lectures and seminars across the University were cancelled yesterday as lecturers and staff took to the streets over cuts to pay and working conditions. Pickets were held at every entrance to the University followed by […]