The Gryphon speaks to Sir Alan Langlands about the redevelopment programme, Brexit and the cost of university. Why would you say now is such an exciting time to be joining the University? I think it […]
Serial Graffitist Caught
Security have caught a student suspected of creating over 45 graffiti marks on Leeds University campus. On Wednesday, PC Matt Guy, the university’s police liaison officer, tweeted: ‘Student Graffiti Tagger linked to 45+ offences…caught by […]
Further break-ins across campus
Six mobile phone were stolen from the student changing areas at Stage@Leeds on Monday. The thief then broke in to an office at the School of Engineering building on campus. Students contacted the police and, […]
Campus Bike Thefts on the Rise
It has emerged that there have been six bicycles stolen from the University of Leeds during September. Whilst reports indicate many of these thefts occurred around the parameters of campus, with bicycles being stolen from […]
Man arrested for indecent exposure on campus
West Yorkshire Police have arrested a man on a count of indecent exposure near Leeds University campus. A number of university staff reported the man’s behaviour, which took place on St Mark’s Road, in between […]
Police investigate ‘vagina’ graffiti
Police are appealing for information following a spate of distinctive graffiti drawings on campus which some students have suggested represents a vagina. Several drawings have been spotted in locations including the Edward Boyle library and […]
Security put brakes on bike thefts
University security officers apprehended two young men attempting to steal bikes outside the Michael Sadler building in the early hours of the morning last week. Police sources revealed that both thieves were tackled by an […]
New campus sculpture unveiled
A new sculpture in the recently developed Beech Grove Plaza near the Union has been officially unveiled today. Called a ‘Sign for Art’, the monument was designed by Yorkshire-based artist Keith Wilson. The sculpture is […]
Photojournal | Shipping from campus to the East
It is a quiet, sunny September morning and a full size shipping container is blocking the entrance to my house. A little over twenty men have gathered on a narrow campus road, forming a human […]
News | Students get behind trolleybus scheme
The University and Union have decided to support the controversial Trolleybus scheme. The £250 million project will be backed by LUU following a consultation with students. Leeds City Council proposed the scheme in the hope […]
News | Police crack down on legal high headshops
A city centre head shop has been raided as part of a clamp down on legal highs. Police seized a number of items from Dr Hermans on Victoria Lane including substances suspected to be under […]
News | HOUSING CASE STUDY 3: Tenants turn up the heat
Students living at the Eldon Court accommodation opposite campus have expressed their anger after going days without heating. One current tenant told LS that an entire flat could have its electricity turned off unless everyone […]