Kirkstall Brewery halls of residence were evacuated yesterday, as West Yorkshire Police responded to information about the possibility of firearms being on the site. The Leeds Beckett student accommodation houses about 800 students, who were […]
Police confirm Leeds Beckett student died in Manchester bombing
Police have confirmed that Courtney Boyle, 19, died in the terror attack on Manchester Arena. The Leeds Beckett University student was reported missing following the bomb blast at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday night. […]
Beckett students forced from flats by second flood
Hundreds of students staying in a Leeds Beckett University accommodation have been evacuated due to flooding. This is the second time there has been a flooding at The Plaza accommodation, after a flood in October […]
Students left in dark over absent Leeds Beckett President
Beckett Students’ Union President Joe Murray absent from post for over two weeks amidst suspension rumours A number of students have signed an open letter to Nicky Goldthorpe, Chief Executive of Leeds Beckett Student’s Union, […]
Beckett student jailed for unprovoked assault
A Leeds Beckett student has been jailed for 18 months after an unprovoked violent attack left a fellow student partially blind. Sam Kalati had been drinking heavily prior to the assault and was seen on […]
“Varsity could be cancelled” following rowdy behaviour
A University official has warned that the future of Varsity could be in danger following disorderly behaviour at the men’s rugby final last Wednesday. Headingley Stadium has handed out a string of £1,000 fines to […]
Brodka @ Leeds Beckett, 03/10/16
Floating onto stage with glittery cheeks and a Princess-Leia-esque jumpsuit, Polish singer Brodka managed to make Leeds Beckett Union shimmer with her stratospheric vocals and celestial aura. The crowd were lulled by the band’s starry synths, […]
Beckett Attack Too Much for Gryphons
Men’s Hockey University of Leeds 1sts 1 – 3 Beckett 1sts UNI’s hockey men’s 1sts lost 3-1 away to local rivals Beckett despite an attacking second-half display, in a match watched by two-time Ashes-winning cricket […]
Uni to rival Beckett in student rankings
The University will take on rival Leeds Beckett to be in with a chance of winning Best International University this year. Leeds has been rated among the best institutions for City Life, and is also […]
News | Leeds Met to change name
Leeds Met is currently seeking permission to change its name from to Leeds Beckett University. If the board of governors is successful the change will cost the uni £250,000. According to Vice Chancellor […]