Professor Kathleen Stock has recently resigned from the University of Sussex, after 18 years at the university, due to the high-profile debate regarding her disputed views on gender and sexuality. The University is now being […]
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 […]
Woodhouse Moor cordoned off after body found in park
The body of a man has been discovered in Woodhouse Moor this morning, police have confirmed. A cordon has been set up near the Library Pub after West Yorkshire Police were called to the park […]
Little Amal: 3.5 metre puppet of migrant girl passes through Yorkshire
Little Amal, a 3.5-metre puppet of a Syrian child refugee, is making an 8,000-kilometre journey across Europe, via Yorkshire. The puppet has been created by Handspring Puppet Company, the creators of the War Horse puppets, […]
Leeds academic accused of “grooming” and “sexual harassment” in new Al-Jazeera podcast
New episodes of ‘Degrees of Abuse’, an Al-Jazeera Investigates podcast, have revealed that 6 women have made allegations of “grooming” and “sexual harassment” against current University of Leeds academic,Dr. Ian Shaw.
U.S. bans China Telecom over national security concerns
China Telecom company has been banned in America, based on the vote result of the US communications regulator, once again due to national security concerns. Tensions between the two countries have been enhanced.Following the decision […]
Majority of university students support compulsory sexual consent education
Results of recent surveys of university students show a desire for increased education on sex and consent. According to the Higher Education Policy Institute’s survey, 58% of students support the notion of a mandatory test […]
Leeds nightclub boycott planned after reports of women being ‘injected with needles’
Students say they will boycott nightclubs in Leeds next week to pressure venues to introduce tighter security measures amid reports of several women being spiked with needles. It comes as West Yorkshire Police confirmed today […]
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University staff threaten to strike again over pay and conditions
Students could again be disrupted by strike action this semester after the University and College Union (UCU) opened a strike ballot over pay and working conditions The ballot is the latest measure in a long-running […]
Climate activists to march on Light Night Leeds ahead of COP26
A group of nine Spanish climate activists will reach Leeds on Friday, as part of their nearly 1000 km hike across the UK. Starting in Portsmouth and ending in Glasgow, Marcha-a-Glasgow aims to reach the […]
Wakefield Council rejects plans for a ‘homeless hostel’, citing antisocial behaviour and crime fears
Wakefield Council has rejected plans for a homeless hostel, stating that the proposed plan would raise concerns of antisocial behaviour and crime in the area. Terry Smith, who first submitted plans for the accommodation in […]