In a UK first, medical students at the University of Leeds are to be given ultrasound training during the full five years of their degrees. The state-of-the-art VScan ultrasound equipment, which is the size of […]
Teachers boosting A-level predictions to help uni applicants
An increasing number of teachers are now deliberately overestimating their pupils’ predicted A-level grades in order to secure them offers from top universities. Figures from UCAS show there has been a 9 percentage point increase in […]
Fire breaks out at Leodis
A fire broke out at Leodis halls of residence this evening, forcing the inhabitants of block D to evacuate. Two fire engines arrived on site to put out the substantial kitchen fire, which caused smoke […]
Uni gender gap hits record level
A report published by the university admissions service, UCAS, has shown a widening gender disparity in applications, with the difference between the sexes hitting a record high. As of the 15th January deadline, 343,930 women […]
Is Your Deposit Protected?
New research from the Centre of Economics on behalf of money.co.uk has shown that 1 in 7 landlords do not protect their tenant’s deposits through a third party, despite government intervention to make it a […]
£1.9 million "Treasures of the Brotherton" gallery opens in Leeds
A £1.9m gallery has opened inside the Parkinson Building at the University of Leeds, following a £1.4m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Treasures of Brotherton Gallery features artefacts from the University’s special collection […]
Campus Watch: 5/2/16
Cambridge Introduce Admissions Tests The decision to introduce a written admissions test at Cambridge University has sparked outcry, with many fearing it will only further alienate state school pupils and students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The […]
The Digest: 5/2/16
Gene editing approved for first time in UK In a world first, UK scientists have been granted approval by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to genetically modify human embryos to provide a deeper […]
“When you treat people like suspects they’ll become suspects.”
The Gryphon speaks to University Secretary, Roger Gair, to clarify the University’s position on the controversial Prevent Strategy. Could you tell us what the University’s official stance on the Prevent Strategy is? I think the […]
Students Affected by Building Delays
Property development company Pinnacle Student Developments have come under fire for failing to complete building work on time, meaning many students had to move in to alternative accommodation or live in half finished developments. Pinnacle began […]
Rape Advocate’s Meet-up in Leeds Cancelled
Plans for an international meet up day organised by “pick-up” artist Roosh V have been cancelled over safety fears. The ‘neomasculine’ group Return of Kings had planned to gather in eight major UK cities on […]
No Platform to continue after Union vote
Monday’s Better Union forum saw several controversial ideas being debated, including the contentious “No Platform” policy as well as a suggestion to stop armed forces recruitment days taking place in the Union. No Platform has […]