The University of Leeds ranked in the top six ‘all-rounder’ UK universities, according to Which? University’s 2018 survey. When choosing which university to attend, prospective students’ opinions are mainly formed by what each university decides […]
Leeds Uses Bubble-Bins in City Centre to Push Recycling
Leeds has been chosen as the host city of a large initiative to encourage recycling. Bins that blow bubbles and machines that offer rewards are just two of the innovative recycling resources that are being […]
Brexit Means Remain? The Thousands Marching for a ‘People’s Vote’
Love it or hate it, Brexit is everywhere. Arguably the most defining political issue of our time, it is impossible to escape. The People’s vote campaign is seeking a referendum on the final Brexit deal, […]
Leading Cancer Research Team Wins the 2018 European Health Award
Researchers from the University of Leeds and Queen’s University Belfast, in a partnership called the European Cancer Concord (ECC), have won the prestigious European Health Award, with their research project entitled ‘The European Cancer Patient’s […]
McStrikes: The Unhappy Staff Behind the Happy Meal
Deliveroo and Uber Eats staff are collaborating with restaurants, including McDonalds, Wetherspoons and TGI Fridays, to participate in strikes. These strikes are to combat the insecure working and poverty pay that currently exists within the […]
Alex Sobel MP Secures Railway Connection from London to Leeds Bradford Airport
A new parkway station connecting Harrogate, Leeds Bradford Airport and London is a “game changer”, according to Leeds North West MP Alex Sobel. Following successful talks chaired by Sobel with key heads of Leeds Bradford […]
Leeds City Museum Awarded UK’s ‘Most Family Friendly Attraction’
Leeds City Museum, located in the heart of Millenium Square, has won the 2018 “Family Friendly Museum Award.” And the winner is… @LeedsCityMuseum! #FFMA18 pic.twitter.com/eaw1UgcOi3 — Kids in Museums (@kidsinmuseums) October 1, 2018 The award, […]
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University of Plymouth: Conservative Society Suspended after Circulation of Offensive Images Conservative undergraduate students from Plymouth University have sparked fury and outrage after a picture of them wearing shirts covered in offensive graffiti was posted […]
World Mental Health Day 2018: NUS Report Suggests 78% of Students Experience Mental Health Problems
Wednesday 10th October marked this year’s World Mental Health Day. This day, celebrated around the globe, aims to spread awareness and information about mental health, and reduce the stigma attached to those suffering. Following on […]
Corbyn Backs Bid for Leeds Flood Defences
During his recent visit to Leeds, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn voiced his support for efforts by local MPs and councillors to convince the UK government to supply funding to complete flood defences in Leeds. On […]
NUS Survey Finds that 70% of Students Feel ‘Peer Pressured’ to Drink Alcohol
The National Union of Students (NUS) recently conducted a survey of 2,215 students in higher education to gain a better insight into their relationship with alcohol. Alcohol forms a key part of Freshers Weeks and […]
“I’m Not Calling for Another Referendum”: Leeds Student Media Societies Interview Jeremy Corbyn
LSR, LSTV and The Gryphon sat down with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to discuss Brexit, anti-semitism and higher education ahead of his talk to politics students at the University of Leeds. Jeremy Corbyn […]