The two Burmese men accused of the murder of University of Leeds graduate David Miller and fellow backpacker Hannah Witheridge have today gone on trial in Thailand. Burmese nationals Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo, both […]
UPDATE: Suspected Beeston rapist appears in court
A Slovakian man appeared in court today to be formally charged with the attempted murder and rape of a woman in Leeds, following his extradition from Slovakia last night. The 21-year-old Slovakian national, who has been named as […]
Former Leeds Student sent Student Loans bill ten years after her death
The Student Loans Company (SLC) has apologised after sending a statement of debt to an undergraduate who died ten years ago. Tania Scott, who was aged 20, died in a taxi crash in Brazil in […]
Teenager arrested after reported rape behind Corn Exchange
A 19 year old man has been arrested following a reported rape behind the Leeds Corn Exchange in the early hours of this morning. The victim, a 20 year old woman, contacted the police following […]
Students graduating this year are the most ‘motivated and ambitious’ of their generation
Data from the annual UK Graduate Careers Survey 2015 has shown that students graduating this summer, many of whom were amongst the first to pay £9000 tuition fees, are the most ‘motivated and ambitious’ of […]
Leeds University students face racial prejudice from coach driver
Four Leeds University students have issued an official complaint to coach company National Express after they were prevented from embarking their coach by a driver on Sunday evening. The students, Yusra Ahmed, Samera Hanif, Ayesha […]
Universities paid students £400,000 in compensation in 2014
Today it was revealed that universities in England and Wales paid more than £400,000 in compensation to students last year due to complaints that were taken to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher […]
Research finds that UK universities are failing to investigate sexual harassment
New findings have indicated that UK universities are failing to respond to ‘endemic’ levels of sexual harassment on campus. A survey, conducted by website Hexjam and answered by female UK university students, has revealed that one […]
Referendum to light up Hyde Park does not pass
Last week’s referendum which proposed lighting up Woodhouse Moor Park did not reach 1500 votes and therefore was not passed. 542 students voted ‘Yes’ in the referendum and 271 voted ‘No’. In an email that […]
Attempted sexual assault in Kirkstall
Police are appealing for information after an attempted serious sexual assault took place in Kirkstall on Monday evening. A 23-year-old woman was attacked at 5.50pm on Redcote Lane in Kirkstall, near to the metal bridge crossing the […]
Pistorius to be released on parole in August
Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole on 21st August, South African’s Department of Correctional Services explained today. The former Olympic and gold-medal-winning Paralympic athlete is currently serving a five-year sentence for culpable […]
Beeston bus stop rape suspect arrested in Slovakia
A man has been arrested in Slovakia in connection with the attempted murder and rape of a woman in Beeston earlier this year. The 18-year old woman was waiting at a bus stop on Beeston […]