The family of the veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has confirmed he has died today, aged 77, following a short illness. In a short statement released this morning, they said: “Sir Terry Wogan died […]
The Big Debate: ‘Should LUU continue their no-platform policy to exclude hate speakers and fascists from our Union?’
Two panels of opposing debaters assembled on Wednesday to dispute the controversial ‘no platform’ policy the LUU holds against hate speakers. The argument has gained momentum in recent weeks, ignited in part by Spiked-Online’s […]
Leeds University to develop £4.5 million cycle track
There are plans to develop a new 1.6 km asphalt closed road cycle circuit in Leeds. The University of Leeds is hoping to team up with UK Sport and British Cycling to develop the project, […]
Refectory Revamp Unveiled
After substantial refurbishment over the Christmas break, the Refectory is now open for business, with new counters and a fresh, modern style. The new canteen will have ten different counters serving a variety of hot […]
Leeds History students given wrong exam paper
The School of History has come under fire after students sitting the examination for ‘Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union’, on Saturday 16th January, were left dumbfounded at being handed the incorrect paper. The […]
Three men charged over Hyde Park murder
West Yorkshire Police have announced that three men have been charged with the murder of Michael Ayres, whose body was found in Hyde Park on Saturday night. Stuart Jarvis, 50, and Andrew Jenkins, 37, from […]
Maintenance Grants Scrapped After Commons Vote
Student maintenance grants will be scrapped after the Commons voted to continue with the government’s proposed changes, which sees maintenance grants, designed to help students from low income backgrounds pay for basic living costs, replaced […]
Government forced into Commons debate on scrapping student maintenance grants
The Labour Party have tabled an opposition day debate and annulment motion to take place on Tuesday, forcing the government into a debate in the House of Commons on their plans to replace student maintenance […]
LUU the first union in the country to be awarded excellent status by NUS
The National Union of Students (NUS) Quality Students’ Union accreditation scheme has awarded Leeds University Union ‘Excellent’ status, making it the first union in the country to gain this title. NUS said that it was […]
David Cameron launches controversial English language teaching scheme in visit to Hyde Park mosque
Prime Minister David Cameron visited the Makkah Mosque in Hyde Park on Monday as part of the launch of the governments’ new £20 million scheme to teach women in migrant communities English. Speaking on the […]
Union and halls evacuated after gas leak on Clarendon Road
A gas leak on Clarendon Road led to the union and surrounding buildings being evacuated on Saturday night. Over 100 students were reportedly evacuated from the union, Lyddon Hall and various other university residences. A […]
Victim of Hyde Park Terrace murder identified
Detectives investigating a murder following the discovery of a body in Hyde Park Terrace have today identified the victim as Michael Ayres, 60, of Headingley. The body of Michael Ayres was discovered after firefighters were […]