Ceon Broughton has been sentenced to eight and a half years in jail following the death of Louella Fletcher-Michie, daughter of Holby City actor, John Michie. She was found dead in woodland near the Bestival […]
University of Leeds to Stub out Smoking
The University of Leeds updated its smoking policy yesterday, on National No Smoking Day, announcing its plans to work towards making the campus entirely smoke free by 2025. While the University’s current smoking policy strictly […]
117 University of Leeds Staff on Salaries of £100,000+
Every year, at least £11,700,000 is shared between just 117 members of staff at the University of Leeds. The Office for Students (OfS) have published their first annual analysis of what senior staff are paid […]
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University of Birmingham: Uni Allows Formation of Controversial Anti-Abortion Society Despite its highly controversial nature, the University of Birmingham have approved the formation of an anti-abortion society following concerns over free speech. The group, which […]
Knife Crime Amongst Students on the Rise
Some of the UK’s major cities have experienced a crisis in recent weeks with a spate of stabbings occurring. Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city, has had 3 fatal stabbings in recent weeks with Sidali […]
Summat: Leeds’ Community Festival of Resistance
Summat 2019 takes place this Saturday 9th March, from 10am – 8:30pm at Notre Dame College, Leeds. Summat seeks to connect people from all walks of life, inviting them to share skills and join action […]
Staff at The Skyrack Pub Ambushed by Armed Robbers
Three masked robbers ambushed staff at The Skyrack pub in Headingley at around 1.45am on Monday (4th March). The men came armed with an axe, a hammer, and a knife. They first confronted two staff […]
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University of Essex: Over 200 Students Vote Against Creation of Jewish Society Despite receiving opposition from over 200 students, last week the University of Essex Students’ Union declared that the new University of Essex Jewish […]
Leeds Little Free Libraries – Committed to Making a Big Difference
“Take a book, leave a book” –that’s the motto of Leeds’ Little Free Libraries. After Carry Franklin installed the first Little Free Library in 2017, she was taken-aback by the ‘incredible’ community response. One and a […]
LUU’s Student Exec Reflect on Their Time So Far
If you’ve been on campus these past few weeks, you’re bound to have noticed the widespread posters, banners, and general campaigning for Lead LUU. Each Spring, LUU’s Student Exec are elected in a campus-wide vote. […]
University Mental Health Day Conference to be Held at Leeds
Reports consistently show that poor mental health is on the increase, particularly in young people. The Times recently reported an increase of over 70% in prospective freshers reporting mental health issues to their university since […]
Fundraising Campaign Set Up for Shipping Container Village for the Homeless in Leeds
The organisers of Leeds Tent City have begun a fundraising campaign to set up a shipping container village for the homeless in the city. The organiser, Hayden Lee Jessop, is setting up the campaign for […]