University of Leeds lecturers, researchers and academic staff have voted to go on strike this semester in the latest development of a long running dispute over pay and working conditions. The University and College Union […]
Woodhouse Moor cordoned off after body found in park
The body of a man has been discovered in Woodhouse Moor this morning, police have confirmed. A cordon has been set up near the Library Pub after West Yorkshire Police were called to the park […]
Leeds nightclub boycott planned after reports of women being ‘injected with needles’
Students say they will boycott nightclubs in Leeds next week to pressure venues to introduce tighter security measures amid reports of several women being spiked with needles. It comes as West Yorkshire Police confirmed today […]
University staff threaten to strike again over pay and conditions
Students could again be disrupted by strike action this semester after the University and College Union (UCU) opened a strike ballot over pay and working conditions The ballot is the latest measure in a long-running […]
LUU launch campaign to support the live events industry
A year on from the first lockdown, Leeds University Union (LUU) have announced a new campaign to support live events professionals and performers who have been affected by the cancellation of events. The week-long campaign, […]
Everything you need to know about the West Yorkshire mayoral election
On the 6th of May, West Yorkshire citizens will be voting for the first ever mayor of West Yorkshire. Josh Elgin explains everything you need to know.
University announces new library study space booking system
The booking system used for library study spaces will be changed to make it fairer and more flexible and the number of study spaces on campus will be increased, the Interim University Librarian has announced. […]
Lead LUU: What will the students’ union elections look like this year?
This year, the Leeds University Union (LUU) elections, for which campaigning began on Monday, will take place during a national lockdown in which much of the university is closed and the students’ union itself has […]
LeedsFess hopes algorithms will help students find lockdown love
The university confession page LeedsFess is hoping to help students in Leeds find lockdown love with a new matchmaking quiz. LeedsLaughLove, which was announced on Valentine’s Day, involves a series of personality and what-if questions […]
Students may receive university offers after results day under new plans
The Education secretary has revealed plans to change the university admissions system, so that applicants are offered places based on their actual exam results rather than predicted grades. Gavin Williamson said the overhaul is being […]
Former University of Leeds professor criticised for sending anti-trans film to schools
McIntosh retired from the School of Chemical and Process Engineering in 2014 and is currently the director of the organisation Truth In Science, which produced the film.
Students need to prepare for potential rat infestations in Leeds this winter
The “perfect storm” of a Covid-19 lockdown coupled with freezing temperatures could lead to a rise of rat infestations in Leeds this winter, pest control experts have warned. The warning comes as it is believed […]