Josh Bate discusses the future of Nato and its possible expansion.
Hundreds expected to meet in Leeds on Saturday for the 44th annual Reclaim the Night March
Hundreds of protesters will march through Leeds city centre calling for safer streets and an end to violence against women. The 44th annual Reclaim the Night march on the 27th of November sets off from […]
LUU to host club night “for Black students, by Black students”
Leeds University Union have announced the addition of a new club night to the roster of their events. SOUL, described as “a club night for Black students, by Black students”, will have its inaugural night on Wednesday 1st December.
How will the energy crisis impact students?
With the wholesale cost of natural gas reaching record highs, the UK is braced for a winter energy crisis which it is feared will wreak havoc on businesses and drive the cost of living up […]
LUU refuses to support UCU industrial action
Leeds University Union has announced that it will not be supporting the upcoming strikes led by the University and College Union, one of the largest higher education trade unions in the UK.
A ray of hope on our night-time streets: Following the Leeds Street Angels on their patrol
In the wake of an apparent spiking epidemic and renewed discussions around safety on nights out, Emily Lieberg spent a shift with Leeds Street Angels to learn more about the work of the organisation.
Vice Chancellor Simone Buitendijk: “We have all been through a difficult time but we are coming out so strong and so focused. I think we will thrive.”
Simone Buitendijk’s first year as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Leeds has certainly not been a quiet one. In a Gryphon exclusive, she discusses leading the institution through a pandemic, accusations of injustice on campus, and the future of higher education as she sees it.
The Climate Crisis: COP26 or Cop out?
With COP26 underway, debut writer Toby Chapman explores the recent developments in climate change policy. How far will states go to maximise the safety of others?
How has the Coronavirus pandemic affected our teachers?
Tasha Johnson interviews a local secondary school PE teacher, discussing her experiences of teaching during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
University of Leeds staff back strike over pay and conditions
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 […]
Should there be more security for MPs? The death of Sir David Amess
After the recent death of Sir David Amess MP, there have been calls to increase the security for MPs. Hattie Graham discusses the narrative surrounding security, and how we can preserve the nature of our democracy.
Capital punishment and the UK – should it be reintroduced?
Following the sentencing of Sarah Everard’s killer, the conversation around the death penalty has risen to new heights. Ruby Winter examines the arguments for and against capital punishment, and considers what its reintroduction in the UK would look like.