The election of Malia Bouattia as President of the National Union of Students has led to division this week, as allegations of anti-semitism and islamophobia cast shadows on the celebrations. Incumbent Megan Dunn was defeated […]
Thirteen European university students die in Spanish coach crash
At least thirteen European university students, all of them women, have died in a motorway coach crash in North East Spain. British students were on board the coach but it is not yet known if […]
The Gryphon asks: Should societies be allowed to endorse lead LUU candidates?
Yes: I was lucky enough to be elected Education Officer of LUU in 2014, so I have some experience of the Leadership Race and the never-ending chase for society endorsements. They can be difficult to […]
Israeli Spokesperson Sparks Protests on Campus
Members of Leeds University Union’s Palestine Solidarity Group staged a silent protest on Wednesday to show their opposition to Yiftah Curiel, a spokesperson for the Israeli embassy in London, speaking at an event organised by […]
University Investment Breaches Long-standing ‘Policy’
An investigation by The Gryphon has found that the University of Leeds has invested £749,822 in tobacco giant Altria, against University policy, alongside investments in several other controversial businesses as part of the University’s multi-million […]
LURUFC Players Banned After ‘Inappropriate’ Social Media Activity
Three members of Leeds University Union’s Rugby Union Club have been handed a one week ban from matches and social events for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour on social media, with one of these members found to be […]
“When you treat people like suspects they’ll become suspects.”
The Gryphon speaks to University Secretary, Roger Gair, to clarify the University’s position on the controversial Prevent Strategy. Could you tell us what the University’s official stance on the Prevent Strategy is? I think the […]
Victim of Hyde Park Terrace murder identified
Detectives investigating a murder following the discovery of a body in Hyde Park Terrace have today identified the victim as Michael Ayres, 60, of Headingley. The body of Michael Ayres was discovered after firefighters were […]
Police launch murder investigation in Hyde Park
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in Hyde Park. Both Police and Fire Services were informed of a small fire involving a rubbish […]
University Announce £57m Surplus
The University’s Annual Report and Accounts has been revealed in the University of Leeds has made a surplus of £57 million in the 2014-2015 financial year, an increase of £18 million compared to 2013-2014. The […]
Autumn Statement set to hit students hard
Last Wednesday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer provided an update on the government’s plans for the economy in his annual Autumn Statement. While some aspects of George Osborne’s spending review have been lauded as successes […]
“Let’s be Happy, Let’s be Hopeful, Above all let’s be Optimistic”
Newly elected Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, visited the University on Thursday to speak to students about the Party’s voter registration campaign, as well as conducting a brief question and answer session with the 500 […]