Caffe Nero have won a bidding race to secure a shop in the new university library. Scheduled to be completed in early 2015, the library space was reported to have had bids for its new […]
News | University trials degrees by points
The University is to trial a new grading system for degrees. At least 20 institutions, including six members of the Russell Group, will trial a new grade point average system, giving degree classifications a number […]
News | Better Leeds forum promises change
The Union has promised to lobby for the extension of the Edge’s opening hours on weekends and the banning of signing fees. As a result of students voting at the Better Leeds, Better University and […]
News | Student takes on Government
A Leeds student is putting pressure on the government to provide clean drinking water for 60 million people. The campaign called ‘Put Thirst First’ (PTF) was launched by Bethany Milburn, who went to Parliament on […]
News | Leeds fashion to feature in M&S
Two Fashion and Textiles students are going to see their jumpers in M&S stores nationwide. Both contestants beat hundreds of other student applicants across the coun- try, with third year Molly Cormican winning for menswear […]
News | More beer for your buck
A third year Physics student has developed a beer calculator app. Josh Palmer’s new invention compares and stores prices of beer and ale. The app lets users know how to get “more party for your […]
News | University staff strike
Lectures and seminars across the University were cancelled yesterday as lecturers and staff took to the streets over cuts to pay and working conditions. Pickets were held at every entrance to the University followed by […]
News | In pictures – Leeds education workers on strike
Staff at the University of Leeds went on strike on Thursday in protest over pay and cuts to higher education. They proceeded to join striking staff from Leeds Met and other members of the public […]
News | University lecturers strike
Lecturers throughout the university have been on strike today over demands for higher pay. The Edward Boyle library cut its opening hours from 9am-5pm, with the Brotherton closing at 4pm. Whilst the union remains open, […]
News | Union launches coffee blend
What would Union brewed coffee smell of? Sweat? Alcohol? Liberation? Well, students are set to find out as the Union has launched its house brand coffee blend. Essentials and the Hidden Cafe hare now selling […]
News | Charles Morris baguette thief on a roll
The mysterious Charles Morris Baguette Thief struck an unexpecting diner in the Refectory last Thursday. The unidentified thief stole a £3.65 gourmet sandwich from a diner who had “no idea what happened.” The prankster set […]
News | Students complain of unsafe houses
Students are complaining to the Council about their homes being unsafe, LS can reveal. This year the Council has carried out 136 prosecutions in the private rented sector. LS recently exposed a case involving a […]