Britney fans rejoice – Oxford Dictionaries have announced that ‘toxic‘ is their Word of the Year for 2018. gay people walk quickly because we constantly have Toxic by Britney Spears (143 bpm) playing in our […]
Will Handwritten Exams Soon be a Thing of the Past?
If you type out your lecture notes, you soon might be one step ahead of the competition – some universities are now opting for the use of computers, instead of the more-traditional pen-and-paper, for exams. […]
Citizens UK Challenges Companies to Commit to the ‘Real Living Wage’
As an introduction to the ‘Real Living Wage’ week, beginning Monday the 5th of November, Citizens UK has called upon University of Leeds to join the movement of companies that pay the ‘real Living Wage’. […]
The Modern Day Love Triangle: You, Your Partner, and Your Smartphone?
Gone are the ‘Twilight’ days where you couldn’t decide between a vampire and a werewolf. Now, the dilemma lies between a human being and a slab of metal. Studies have shown that us Brits are […]
Minister Launches ‘Go Compare’ Style App to Aid Disadvantaged Students
The government has announced plans for a new app – not too dissimilar to ‘Go Compare’ – that compares the outcomes of university graduates. It is intended to help students from ‘poorer’ backgrounds to better […]
Leaked Letter Reveals NUS’ Serious Financial Difficulties
A leaked letter has revealed that the NUS (National Union of Students) is set to post a financial deficit of £3 million this year. The letter, sent to all affiliated Students’ Unions by NUS President […]
Brazilian Forces Invade Universities in Suppression of Free Speech
Brazilian media have reported that Brazilian police have staged raids authorised by the electoral authorities, sometimes without warrants, in universities across the country. In these raids, professors were questioned and materials belonging to professors and […]
US Midterms: Democrats Rejoice at House Victory
When America sneezes, the world catches a cold. This old adage may not be as true as it once was, but in this age of populism and division, the US midterm elections were watched throughout […]
Yorkshire and the Humber Ranked as 5th Most Generous Region in the UK
Residents of Yorkshire and the Humber are some of the most generous communities in the UK, a study has revealed on World Kindness Day. The study, which was conducted by Vanquis Bank, investigated families from […]
“Three or Four Universities” on the Brink of Bankruptcy
Student debt has been in the headlines recently. But it turns out that students who owe tens of thousands of pounds once they graduate aren’t the only ones who are struggling. With reports that three […]
Campus Watch
Imperial College London: ‘Hologram’ Lecturers: Futuristic New Technology Used to Teach Students Learners are changing, learning is changing and where learning takes place is changing. This is no longer the future, this is now. #Digital upskilling […]
Man Arrested for Murder on Woodhouse Lane
Armed police arrested the man yesterday (10/11) before 5pm, during a pre-planned operation. The arrest occurred near Parkinson Building, at the front entrance to the University of Leeds. The man was wanted for a murder […]