As third year flies past at record speed, and thus the big step into the real world creeps closer, there have naturally been a lot of conversations of post-graduation intentions. Whilst many have plans of […]
Hikers’ memorial climb
The Union’s Hiking Society has completed a charity hike in the Lake District in memory of their member who died last semester. Graham Connell, a former postgraduate student, died whilst leading a group of hikers […]
Rugby star Danny Cipriani hit by bus on campus
Rugby star Danny Cipriani has been hit by bus on campus while out on an Otley Run with team mates. One bystander told Leeds Student on the scene: “it was like a film, [the bus passengers] were […]
Summer Ball headliner to split
JLS, the headline act at this year’s Summer Ball, have announced that they are splitting up, putting their performance at Leeds University Union amongst the band’s last.
Nudity ban rejected in Union Forum battle
An attempt to ban nudity on campus has failed. Meenakshi Sarkar proposed banning “advertisement in [the] Union or campus with nude/explicit photos of students”. Three Better Union forum members voted in favour, and nine against. […]
Medical student died after taking banned weight loss pills
An inquest into the death of Medical student Sarah Houston has found she died after taking a banned fat burning pill. The 23-year-old was found dead in her bedroom last September. Wakefield Coroner’s Court heard […]
JLS to replace Little Mix at Summer Ball
Multi-platinum boy band JLS are to replace Little Mix as this year’s Summer Ball headliners. Little Mix, who were set to headline the stage in the Refectory, have had to withdraw from the event. The […]
Hunslet Hawks 12 – 50 Catalan Dragons
Hunslet Hawks 12 – 50 Catalan Dragons 21.04.13 Not even a first half red card was enough to save the hardworking Hunslet Hawks as a classy Catalan Dragons side ran in nine tries to complete […]
Theatre | Preview of ‘Architects of the Invisible’
stage@leeds April 24-27 7.30pm “You bought your ticket. You chose your usual numbers. Date of birth. Your daughter’s birthday. Your wedding anniversary. You didn’t watch the live show. You haven’t for years. You didn’t […]
Gallery: Axe the Bedroom Tax
Around 800 students and members of the public gathered in Leeds city centre yesterday to march against the so-called ‘Bedroom Tax’. Under new government rules, those receiving housing benefit will see these payments limited if […]
Rugby League round up – Round 12
Stephen Topping 17/04/13 Rugby League Round-Up Financial struggles, retiring greats and enough sackings to make football management seem a more stable career – there has been plenty of drama both on and off the field […]
BIFF: Screentalk with Sir Tom Courtenay + One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
One of Yorkshire’s own sons with a professional career spanning fifty years, it’s no wonder that the Pictureville Cinema at Bradford Media Museum was sold out on the of his return to Bradford for the […]