The Gryphon chats to OBrien Alaribe, founder of SLOCO.co.uk, a brand new website for Leeds students to find out about campus events, nights out and how to make the most of their university experience. Talk […]
The Digest: 19/2/2016
Ankara bomb Blast Kills 28 A large blast in the middle of Ankara, the Turkish capital, left 28 people dead and 61 injured. A vehicle full of explosives was detonated close to parliament and military […]
The Gryphon asks: Should people have to commercially serve LGBTQ* couples if they feel it goes against their religious beliefs?
Yes – Juliette Rowsell In the 21st century, religion is no excuse for discrimination. Whether it’s homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, or anything else besides we should be doing all we can to end such unfounded […]
Galentines Day? It’s Only The Best Day Of The Year
Forget Valentines Day, 2016 at LUU is all about Galentines Day. Taking inspiration from Parks and Recreation’s Leslie Knope, LUU’s Women’s Liberation Coordinators have organised an empowering weekend alternative to the standard saccharine holiday. Running on […]
In The Spotlight: TEDx University of Leeds
On Friday 29th, 2016, Leeds University played host to one of the most iconic, inspirational and innovative lecture series known to our generation – TED (Technology Entertainment Design). Many of you will be familiar with […]
Record Nominations in LUU Leadership Race
With nominations closing today in the Leeds University Union Leadership Race, LUU have confirmed that this year has seen a bumper number of nominations and applications for all positions. Positions include Union Affairs Officer, Welfare […]
Leeds medical students to get state-of-the-art ultrasound training
In a UK first, Medical students at the University of Leeds are to be given ultrasound training during the full five years of their degrees. The state-of-the-art VScan ultrasound equipment, which is the size of […]
Opening Six Nations weekend sees grand slam hopes dashed for Ireland and Wales
THE start of February usually means one thing for rugby lovers: the start of the Six Nations. As ever, the stadiums were packed, the crowds were in great voice, the anthems were rousing and the […]
Big Band End Exam Period With A Bang
For top-quality, atmospheric, live music, look no further than LUU Big Band. On Sunday the 24th of January, Big Band held an end of exams party in Old Bar that was so lively it chased […]
In The Spotlight: Belly Dance Society
This week, The Gryphon speak to Mel, the belly dance instructor for the society, who explains that despite people’s misconceptions about the dance form, belly dancing is more than just shaking hips. LUU’s Leeds Belly […]
Swing Society GIAG: Get yourself into the swing of things!
Ever dreamed of partying it up, Great Gatsby style? Swing Society has it sorted! Say the word ‘swing’ and most people will think of the music genre. Swing music has been around since the late […]
Death Of A Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco
Originating from Las Vegas, Panic! At The Disco have never been short of theatricality and flamboyance, whether it be in musical style, album artwork, dress sense or in music videos. Death of a Bachelor continues […]