A presentation on Islamophobia was hosted by MEND (Muslim Engagement & Development) on Wednesday evening. The presentation was given by Abla Klaa, BME student campaigns coordinator at the Union. In the presentation, Klaa pointed to […]
Large Fire at Furniture Store in City Centre
A fire broke out at Hill’s Furniture Store near the Corn Exchange in Leeds City centre on Friday evening. The fire is believed to have started at around 4.30pm, shortly after the shop closed for […]
Rail Workers Strike in City
On Thursday rail workers from the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union staged a protest in Leeds City Centre to express concern about plans for future rail franchises in the north of England. The protest […]
MOBOs Come to Leeds
A number of the biggest names in music descended on Leeds on Wednesday night, as the First Direct Arena played host to the 20th Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. The night included performances from […]
The Digest: 6/11/15
China Abandons One Child Policy China has scrapped its longstanding one-child policy, after numerous relaxations in recent years. Couples across the country will now be allowed to have two children; it is hoped this will […]
Campus Watch: 6/11/15
Homeless Camp Evicted Manchester Metropolitan University has removed an emergency homeless shelter known as ‘Ark’ from its campus. This is following mixed reviews about the shelter, with members of the University feeling that it impacted […]
Light Up Hyde Park Campaign Relaunched
Three Leeds University students are organising a march through Woodhouse Moor as part of a renewed campaign for the park to be lit up. Mira Mookerjee, Licie Gowshall and Alice Parrington are currently building a […]
Union Affairs Officer Defends ‘No Platform Policy’ on Newsnight
Union Affairs Officer, Toke Dahler featured on Newsnight last week, in a controversial debate against Times columnist David Aaronovitch. Dahler was arguing in favour of the ‘No Platform Policy’ that Leeds University Union holds, stating […]
Further break-ins across campus
Six mobile phone were stolen from the student changing areas at Stage@Leeds on Monday. The thief then broke in to an office at the School of Engineering building on campus. Students contacted the police and, […]
10, 000 March Against Education Cuts in London
It is estimated that around 10,000 protesters took to the streets of London on Wednesday to campaign against the scrapping of maintenance grants, high tuition fees and student debt. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell addressed the […]
LSR Under Fire after “Slutty” Halloween Costume Poll
Leeds Student Radio have come under fire after posting a controversial poll on their Twitter account, asking whether girls should dress slutty for Halloween. The topic was being discussed as part of the Saturday Breakfast […]
LUU Launch ‘Tampons Don’t Grow on Trees’ Campaign
The union have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the difficulties homeless and low income women face in being able to afford sanitary products. The “Tampons Don’t Grow on Trees” campaign will coincide with […]