Estranged students face many additional challenges, particularly in securing accomodation. Rebecca Healy explores the experience of estranged students, particularly throughout the pandemic.
Cut The Rent continue their call for reductions
“I think the university accommodation team put profit before their students’ wellbeing and mental health.” Sarah Garraway reports.
Students left in the lurch: We’re not happy!
Sarah Garraway reflects on students’ feelings about the government’s negligence.
Students Struggling to Pay Rent
More than 17,000 students living in university accommodation fell behind on their housing payments last year, according to recent figures. A small but growing number of students are facing eviction. Last year, 97 students had […]
Welfare at Leeds: dealing with difficult housemates
At University we sometimes have a very limited amount of choice about who we end up living with. This is especially true about first year when you are thrown in student accommodation with strangers. Sometimes […]
News | £25m spent on St. Mark's halls
25 million has been spent renovating the St. Mark’s Halls of residence, which re-opened last week. The new halls boast 526 new rooms with the redevelopment ongoing since the old building was closed in February […]
News | Carr Mills cannabis den busted
Police are currently searching for a suspected drug dealer after a bust on student accommodation Carr Mills. The plants and equipment for growing the Class B drug were found in the apartment of Abel Miles, […]
News | Syrian students seek extra support
Syrian students have voiced their dismay at the support being offered to them by the University and the Union. Despite Leeds waiving or deferring some tuition fees, they also need financial aid for accommodation. Privately […]
£30m loss for Headingley
16.11.12 Businesses in student areas are losing over £30m a year in revenue. This comes after a slump in student numbers, a report has warned. There are 2,500 fewer students in the city as a […]