Fireworks were thrown at firefighters on Halloween night as they attended reports of a fire in Hyde Park. Fireworks and rocks pelted fire engines leaving scrapes and burn marks. Thankfully nobody was hurt. Around 30 […]
Leeds Dad’s Halloween Horror After He Tucks Into the Biscuit From Hell
A dad from Leeds was left with a bad taste in the mouth after his daughters were given biscuits while trick or treating, only to find out the biscuits were 18 years out of date. Adrian […]
Government Refuses to Disclose Brexit Impact on Universities
The Department for Exiting the EU are under pressure to release a report assessing the impact Brexit will have on different sectors of British economy, including Higher Education. In response to a freedom of information request […]
Brave Spaces’: the Solution to Free Speech?
Universities should provide special ‘brave spaces’ on Campus, where students and outside speakers are free to voice unpopular or controversial views. John Palfrey, a former professor and vice-dean at Harvard Law School, made the proposal […]
In Conversation With: Fabian Hamilton
First running for Leeds North-East in 1992, Fabian Hamilton has held the seat since 1997. For the past twenty years, he’s worked tirelessly for the people of his constituency, earning his place in the shadow […]
Edu-Groan: Technical Issues Torment Campus
In an ongoing poll ran by The Gryphon, 88% of the 100 respondents thus far reported issues accessing Eduroam whilst on campus. Of these, 34 students complained that they did not suffer connectivity issues in […]
Free Speech Rules to Hold Universities to Account
The Government has announced that Universities across England must uphold free speech and that action will be taken against universities who use “no platforming” and “safe spaces” to turn away controversial speakers. Jo Johnson, the […]
Black History Month Events Come to a Close
Black History Month has been an ongoing presence on our campus throughout October, with a diverse array of events. Many writers and activists and various creatives have been invited to speak on a number of […]
Oxbridge Accused of “Social Apartheid”
Oxford and Cambridge University, often perceived as the most prestigous academic institutions in the country, are being accused of ‘social apartheid’ after failing to admit a single black student to a number of their colleges. One […]
Conservative MP Scrutinised for “Sinister” Letter to Vice-Chancellors
A Conservative MP and government whip, Chris Heaton-Harris, has been sharply criticised for writing a letter to every Vice-Chancellor in the country asking for the names of professors who lecture in European affairs “with special […]
Elite Universities Lobby Others to Bear Brunt of Cuts
After discussion within the government regarding university funding, some Russell Group universities have suggested that more modern establishments should drop their fees, as they can afford to be on the receiving end of cuts as […]
Essay Cheats Face Major Crackdown
The universities watchdog has announced a tough clampdown on companies which help students cheat during their degrees. In an investigation last year by the Quality Assurance Agency, hundreds of companies were found to be producing […]