The Union has promised it will lobby the University to save the School of Healthcare. The motion passed after a unanimous vote was cast at the Better University forum to try and save the School […]
News | Man in critical condition after fall
A man has been left seriously injured after falling outside the Parkinson Building. The 25 year old male was taken to Leeds General Infirmary in a critical condition after the accident occurred in the early […]
News | Students axe The Sun
The Sun newspaper has been banned from sale at the Union, following a student vote. Politics student, Niall MacLaughlin submitted the idea for the Union to support the No More Page 3 campaign by refusing […]
News | Former LS writer wins media award
Former LS writer Lucy Holden has won ‘student feature writer of the year’ at the prestigious Guardian Student Media Awards. Holden was the editor of LS’s Lifestyle and Culture section from 2012-2013, and studied English […]
News | Movember moustache stolen
A moustache has been stolen from a catering van on campus. Details have emerged that the catering van – named Hugo the Camionnette Cafe – was wearing a moustache in aid of Movember, before it […]
News | The Sun banned from Leeds University Union
The Sun newspaper has been banned from sale at Leeds University Union following a vote by students. The decision was made during the Better Union, Better University, Better Leeds Forums by a panel of twelve […]
News | Student sets record for planking
A student has broken the Edge’s female planking record with an impressive time of eight minutes, 20 seconds. After four tense minutes, the student was the last competitor left planking. She surpassed the original record […]
News | LSTV raises thousands for children
LSTV has raised over £2,000 in its annual marathon broadcast for Children in Need, smashing last year’s record by more than £300. The epic programme was broadcast live from the Union foyer for seven hours. […]
News | Express Yourself campaign still short of target
The Union’s Express Yourself campaign has so far reached just under 10 per cent of students. The campaign, which encourages students to voice their opinion on issues important to them, was launched on November 1 […]
News | Privately owned homes on the rise
Leeds has been named as one of the top 10 cities in the UK for private student accommodation. According to research carried out by commercial property adviser GVA, Leeds ranked sixth in the country for […]
News | Student treated to secret gig at home
Indie band Reverend and the Makers have performed a spontaneous gig at a second year student’s house. In response to tweets from French and Law student Maisie Andrews and her family, the Reverend played on […]
News | LS interviews NUS President Toni Pearce
This week LS interviewed Toni Pearce, President of the NUS about the most important issues affecting students across the country. How did you feel about the recent lecturers’ strike? I think a really important thing […]