The University has responded to a recent Guardian article which ‘incorrectly’ lists Leeds as one of the top Russell Group universities which fail to provide guidelines for its students to report allegations of sexual violence. […]
Man seriously injured after collision with sign on Cardigan Road
A driver has been seriously injured after a collision with a street sign in Headingley. The 60-year-old man was driving along Cardigan Road at 10:15am on Sunday when he hit the sign. MetroTravelNews tweeted that […]
LUU hold referendum over suggested lobbying to light up Hyde Park
A University of Leeds student has called for the Union to do more to ensure that pavements in Hyde Park are better illuminated at night. Ravi Mistry, a third-year History student, has submitted a referendum on […]
Union launches Rate Your Landlord
The Union is hoping for thousands of responses to a new scheme asking students to review their landlord. Rate Your Landlord is open for all students in Leeds to give feedback on Halls of Residence […]
Leeds Trinity students ‘issued with Community Resolutions’ following anti-social behaviour
Security were called to the Parkinson Building on Wednesday night following reports of students’ anti-social behaviour. The incident occurred at around 10pm when the fire alarm was set off. It is believed that the group […]
Hundreds say ‘No’ through Disco: Hype The Park: Boogie Not Blame photojournal
Yesterday evening in the drizzling twilight, the shadowy streets that frame Woodhouse Moor were transformed as several hundred women danced their way around the park together to form a glittering, girl-power fuelled, collective disco, in […]
Man arrested for Sainsbury’s robbery
Police have arrested a man in connection with a robbery at Sainsbury’s in Hyde Park last weekend. The Gryphon understands the offender was carrying a knife when he stole mobile phones from customers at the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Laidlaw Library opens doors
The Gryphon gained exclusive access to the new multi-million pound Laidlaw Library, which will open for the first time on Wednesday. The estimated £26m investment boasts nearly a thousand study spaces, innovative technology and a […]
Leeds students to ‘Hype The Park’ in action against sexual assault
Students at the University have organised a protest on Thursday 21st to reclaim the streets following a string of recent sexual assaults in the area. The disco-themed march, labelled ‘Hype The Park #BoogieNotBlame’ calls on women, non-binary and trans students to collectively dance […]
Union: ‘Take control back’ over sexual assault
The Union has encouraged students to think about their safety in light of recent sexual assaults in Leeds. In a blog post, Welfare Officer Freya Govus told students to ‘take control back’ by taking personal […]
Police release new CCTV footage of Beeston rapist
Previously unseen footage showing the man wanted for the rape and attempted murder of a woman in Leeds was released today. The victim, an 18-year-old local woman, was dragged from a bus stop in Beeston […]
Leeds Students win BBC1 show Pointless
Third year Leeds students Jamie Taylor and Robbie Russell have won £1250 on BBC1 quiz-show Pointless. Jamie is a Politics student and News Associate at The Gryphon, while Robbie is an English and Philosophy student […]