On Monday, Theresa May announced her plans for a higher education funding review that could lead to a reduction in tuition fees. Other plans for the review include her idea for a focus on vocational […]
Ram-raid on Leeds Rolex Shop Caught on Camera
Two cars have been videoed attempting to ram-raid a Rolex at Prestons on Commercial Street in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police were called to the incident at around 11:55 GMT on Sunday 18th February. One of […]
Students Struggling to Pay Rent
More than 17,000 students living in university accommodation fell behind on their housing payments last year, according to recent figures. A small but growing number of students are facing eviction. Last year, 97 students had […]
Suspect in ‘Axeman’ Case Named by Police
West Yorkshire Police would like to speak to David Riley, 36, from Harehills, following a series of incidents in the city on Saturday. A van hit a cyclist in Sheepscar at 17:30 GMT and then […]
University Poised To Introduce GPA System
Following participation in a successful Higher Education Academy pilot scheme, The University of Leeds is considering the possibility of introducing a grade point average system. The GPA system would run concurrently with the traditional degree classification system, but where the latter does […]
University Strike Action Planned Over Pensions
The University and Colleges Union (UCU) has announced 14 days of strikes to commence on Thursday 22nd February. The strikes will take place over a month, beginning and ending with a five-day walkout. The University […]
Academics Propose £10,000 For Every 18-Year-Old Considering Further Education
A team of academics from the UCL Institute of Education have proposed that £10,000 be given to every eighteen-year-old considering higher education. In a recently published report, A National Learning Entitlement: Moving Beyond University Tuition […]
‘Unprecedented Demand’ Left University Counselling Service ‘Booked Up’ From 7th November
Freedom of Information [FoI] requests from the Leeds Student Medical Practice, reveal that University Counselling informed the practice that the service was booked up until the end of the term (8th December). Students were not […]
Student Halls ‘Put on Lockdown’ Following Reports of Man ‘Armed with Axe’
Armed Police are currently searching Leeds’ student district, following reports of a man allegedly armed with an axe. Members of the public have been warned not to approach the wanted man, whilst student accommodation on […]
Bomb Squad Called to Kirkstall Halls of Residence
Kirkstall Brewery halls of residence were evacuated yesterday, as West Yorkshire Police responded to information about the possibility of firearms being on the site. The Leeds Beckett student accommodation houses about 800 students, who were […]
Union Referendums Fail to Reach Required Turnout to Pass
Three referendums held by LUU last Autumn failed to pass because turnout fell far below the required 1,500 votes. Three questions were asked – Should we allow snacks in the library, Should LUU campaign for […]
Residential plans to threaten the future of Canal Mills
Under new plans, the popular student club Canal Mills could be converted into residential properties. The 18th century former textile mill has been operating as a creative space since 2012. The plans, submitted by Rhodes […]