LUU Wine Society President Coralie Strong returns to fill us in on what went down at their ‘David vs. Goliath’ wine event… ‘David vs Goliath’ everyone’s favourite wine event of the year was once again […]
Society Gave It A Go: Yoga Soc
First term of the academic year marks a brilliant opportunity to get stuck in with all the Give It A Go events taking place in and around the union, and hopefully find something – be […]
LUU Wine Society’s ‘Wine of the Week’ – October 2nd
A brand new feature for Society sees LUU Wine Society president Coralie Strong provide us with their member-voted ‘Wine of the Week’. Whether you’re a long-time lover of fine wines, or someone who prefers to […]
Black History Month: An evening with… Lady Phyll
Its the 30th anniversary of Black History Month, and LUU remain committed to marking the occasion with events, talks from key speakers, screenings and discussions. On the 25th September, Society editor Lara Groves attended a […]
Society Spotlight: Real Ale Soc
A huge part of freshers, and University in general, is the drinking culture. So it seems fitting to tell all you freshers and refreshers about the Real Ale Society, so that you won’t be stuck […]
Society Spotlight: Veg Soc
Vegetarianism and veganism are hot topics at the moment, and with recent reports suggesting that some students are spending in excess of £25 a week on their food shop, embracing non-meat (and therefore cheaper) eating […]
Hi Society
Welcome back to, or welcome to, the Gryphon Society pages! We are committed to showcasing the many different clubs and societies that are home to Leeds, helping you discover what’s on offer and helping our […]
Why MatSoc needs to stay: an interview with the society for mature students
Sue is a little older than the average University student. Sitting across from me in the crowded Refectory, she giggles: “I am not going to tell you how old I am, but I am old […]
The reality of being a committee member
It is no secret that being a committee member for a university society is a great achievement and, most of the time, a lot of fun. I say most of the time because there are […]
LGBT History Month: Rowan Ellis on LGBT representation in pop culture
It’s February, otherwise known as LGBTQ+ History Month, the month in which LGBTQ+ people and culture are celebrated and recognised! Of course the rights of LGBTQ+ people and communities should be fought for all year […]
Vegan Delights: 3 amazing recipes from the Veg Society
Now that you’re in university, you most probably are embarking upon a journey of cuisine expertise. Cooking for yourself can be a tiring ordeal, especially at first, when you have no idea what you’re doing, […]
Pet and De-Stress with the Guide-Dog Society
On the 11th of January, the Guide Dogs Society held their first ‘Meet the Guide Dogs’ event of the year in the Union. For those unfamiliar with the concept, ‘Meet the Guide Dogs’ is an […]