Thousands of Snapchat users’ images have been stolen in an online hack that has been dubbed ‘The Snappening’. Reportedly more than 90,000 images and 9000 videos have been stolen, which are slowly being released online, […]
Man hit by train confirmed as Leeds Uni student
Police have confirmed that a man who was killed after being hit by a train at Leeds Station was a University student. Emergency services attended the scene following reports that a person had fallen onto […]
Leeds’ media elite flock to campus for homecoming talks
In celebration of its 75th birthday, LUU will play host to some of its biggest media graduates in a series of ‘homecoming’ talks. The line-up, which includes the likes of Liz and Andy Kershaw, will give students […]
UPDATE – Police appeal after Mint Club death
Police are investigating the death of a woman who collapsed at Mint Club this weekend. Paramedics attended the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning. The woman was taken to Leeds General Infirmary, where […]
“The overall picture is pretty gloomy for UK universities and it makes the next election pretty dramatic” The Gryphon interviews Phil Baty, editor of Times Higher Education
The Gryphon spoke to Times Higher Education editor, Phil Baty on spending cuts, tuition fees and why British academia is facing an uncertain future What’s going on in higher education at the moment? A big […]
Student suffers panic attack in “overcrowded” Stylus
A student has complained of ‘a complete disregard for safety and welfare’ after they suffered an anxiety attack at an allegedly overcrowded union event. The incident occurred at the ‘Road to Leeds Arrival Party’ in […]
Campus Watch – 12/10/14
News from campuses around the country LSE Rugby Team disbanded London School of Economics has disbanded its men’s rugby club after a leaflet it distributed ‘brought shame’ on the University. The Freshers’ week leaflet referred […]
Lecturers to consider strike action
Students have been urged to support lecturers in a vote which could lead to strike action over ‘radical’ changes to pensions. The Universities and Colleges Union is asking members in 67 UK universities, including Leeds, […]
Alarm causes ‘weekend of hell’
Students who live on a Hyde Park street have suffered a ‘weekend of hell’ as their neighbour’s burglar alarm sounded for 48 hours non-stop. Residents on Ebberston Terrace reported the disturbance to the Council on […]
Student takes marathon challenge for RAG
Leeds RAG member and Civil Engineering Postgraduate, Matthew Haythornthwaite, is to run marathons between October 2014 and October 2015. Matthew, who will continue to study whilst completing the challenge, aims to raise £10,000 for St […]
‘No girls allowed!’: Students face sexism at Varsity
Two female University of Leeds students were victims of sexist abuse at the Varsity grand final according to a complaint put forward to the University. The incident is said to have occurred during the Varsity […]
Taxi firms called out for ‘made up’ fares
Students have complained about poor service from various taxi operators last weekend, with some alleging the meter was ignored and prices made up on the spot. Services across Leeds were affected by drivers taking time […]