Announced on University Mental Health Day, the Government has pledged a £1 million funding to benefit students at risk of developing a mental health condition. The money is provided by the Department for Health and […]
Armed Police Arrest Man in Leeds City Centre
Last Thursday at approximately 6.30am, witnesses report seeing armed police officers entering the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wellington Street, as part of a siege to arrest a man on suspicion for firearms offences. In the […]
Hand Sanitiser Panic Buying Online for 5000% More than Recommended Retail Price
Rising concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in the UK have led to panic buying. With hand sanitiser sold out in stores, consumers are turning to online selling platforms like eBay instead – though they face […]
Thousands of Pounds Revealed in Library Fees at the University of Leeds
How many of us can honestly say that we have not racked up the occasional library fine? Deciding to hold onto that book a few days past the due date or ignoring the pesky request […]
Ice Cream Shop Opens in LUU: Scream for Ice Cream!
It’s opening today, it’s the newest place to check out, it’s none other than Scream! This new ice cream parlour on campus might just be your new favourite spot. We headed down yesterday to try some locally sourced ice cream and are here to give you a sneak peak of what it’s all like.
200 Jobs Expected to be Lost Following Closure of Leeds Barclays Site
Barclays have announced their decision to close a major processing centre which will result in the loss of approximately 200 jobs in Leeds. Staff at Millshaw Court office have been informed that it will be […]
Campus Watch – International Women’s Day Edition
Melania Trump receives ‘Woman of Distinction’ award amid student backlash Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has awarded first lady Melania Trump with the ‘Woman of Distinction’ award. The decision was made despite backlash from students […]
Crowded Lectures Push Students to Watch Lessons Online
University students are increasingly facing overcrowded classrooms and encouraged to use online services to keep up with lectures. Institutions in Manchester, Nottingham and Lancaster are running out of seats for people paying full tuition fees, […]
Simon Armitage Announces Plans for National Poetry Centre in Leeds
Simon Armitage, Poet Laureate has announced his plans to build a National Poetry Centre in Leeds by 2023 as a gesture to mark his decade-long tenure. The centre is to be built in major collaboration […]
University Admission Process Under Assessment
The higher education watchdog has launched a review that sets out options for a large and radical overhaul of University admissions in England. The Office for Students has suggested an entry system that scraps the […]
New Wetherspoons to Ban Otley Runs
Plans to construct a JD Wetherspoons Pub in Headingley have been granted by Leeds City Council. However, the pub will have regulations to ensure it doesn’t encourage further anti-social behaviour in the area. As part […]
Leeds RAG Fashion Show Breaks Fundraising Record
Elysian, the LRFS 2020 show, was a night to remember for more than just the extravagant creativity and amazing fashion on display. Split into five parts based on the five elements, water, fire, air, void […]