Two University of Leeds students have won the BACIL (Business Against Crime in Leeds) student design competition, meaning their crime prevention posters will now be used to highlight the threat of theft in locations throughout the city. […]
Students call for free education in Yorkshire Regional Demonstration
Students taking part in the Leeds for Free Education campaign took part in a demonstration last Friday to fight for cutting tuition fees in UK universities. The march started at Leeds University Union with speeches […]
LUU based charitable societies to hold anual ‘sleepout’
On the 19th of March, Student Action for Refugees (STAR), Homed, and LUU Amnesty International, will hold their annual ‘Sleepout’ outside the Union building. Volunteers will sleep outside the Union building overnight, with a range […]
Union pays students £4,000 to take part in forums
The Union spends over £4,000 a year on cash incentives to encourage students to participate in forums, it has been revealed. The Better Union, Better University and Better Leeds forums are held five times a […]
Police investigate Hyde Park sexual assault
Police have launched an investigation into an allegation of serious sexual assault near Hyde Park on Saturday night. The alleged incident happened at around 8.30 – 9.30pm close to the junction between Royal Park Road […]
Your current exec reflect on their time in office so far
Gemma Turner – Equality & Diversity Officer How has this year been for you? It’s been so good. Now is the time to reflect and I’ve realised how much I’ve learnt this year. I […]
‘I’m looking you in the eye and saying it’s going to happen’ — The Gryphon meets Ed Miliband
Labour leader Ed Miliband recently announced that if his party come into power, tuition fees will be reduced from to £6000 a year. Addressing a crowd of young people at the Leeds College of Music, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Where are the women? Uni inequality exposed
The University has hired more men for its top-tier jobs than women, and the institution’s highest-paid salary bracket is dominated by male employees. Figures from last month reveal that 76% of staff who earn the […]
Uni faces legal battle as protesters reoccupy site
The University has confirmed that it is seeking legal advice to reclaim land as a dispute with protesters intensifies. Activists from Leeds Community Project re-entered 6 Grosvenor Mount on Wednesday after being removed from the […]
Editorial candidate interview: Ben Cook
Why should students vote for you? It’s a great opportunity and I want to give something back to the students here. I want to make sure The Gryphon helps the students of Leeds get their voices heard […]
Editorial candidate interview: Ste Topping
Why do you want to be Editor? I’m really passionate about the paper. I’ve been working on it since the start of my time at Leeds. When I got here, it was the only stall […]
LUU sees formation of first black feminist society
This week saw the formation of Leeds University Union’s first Black Feminist Society. The society aims to create a space for students to become familiar with the struggles of Black feminists. Students will be encouraged […]