The University of Leeds has become the most recent university to introduce a grade ‘safety net’ for students, in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday afternoon the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Education, Tom Ward, […]
Over 4000 Sign Petition For University Grade “Safety Net” to be Implemented
Following the successful implementation of a “safety net” regulation at a number of UK universities, a petition has been created for the same to be considered at the University of Leeds. The safety net will […]
LSR’s Virtual Fruity Makes Grand Return Tonight
Sadly due to COVID-19, the much anticipated end-of-term Fruity was cancelled. There is a silver lining though because tonight, on Friday 27th March, starting at 9pm, Leeds Student Radio (LSR) will be hosting a 3 […]
Campus Watch – International Women’s Day Edition
Melania Trump receives ‘Woman of Distinction’ award amid student backlash Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has awarded first lady Melania Trump with the ‘Woman of Distinction’ award. The decision was made despite backlash from students […]
New Mental Health Guide For Students Launched by Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
A new mental health guide, available to download for free, has been launched by the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust. The charity was set up in 1997 in memory of Charlie Waller, a young man who […]
Schools in Leeds Shut due to Winter Viruses
A number of schools located in West Yorkshire were temporarily shut due to widespread outbreaks of norovirus and flu. Two schools in Leeds and four in Bradford were closed with some of the properties undergoing […]
Campus Watch
University of Huddersfield – Prince Andrew Steps Down as Chancellor Prince Andrew has been chancellor of the University of Huddersfield since 2015, though following backlash after a BBC interview about his friendship with US financier […]
YouGov Poll Predicts Who Will Win Leeds Seats
According to YouGov’s 2019 General Election poll, no parliamentary seats in Leeds city will change. The Labour candidates in Leeds Central, Leeds East, Leeds West, Leeds North East and Leeds North West are all expected […]
Leeds Ranks 8th in the UK for Number of Sugar Babies
There has been an exponential rise in the number of UK university students seeking sugar daddies and mommies throughout 2019, including the University of Leeds. According to seeking.com, the University of Leeds ranks 9th in […]
‘It’s an Air-Mergency’: Leeds Protestors Install Oxygen Masks at Local Bus Stops
Groups of families began protesting the dangerous levels of air pollution in Leeds last Wednesday. The anti-pollution campaign group refer to themselves as ‘The Air Team’ and gathered on Infirmary Street to show their growing […]
Weapons Used in Film and TV on Display in Leeds Armouries Museum
Purchased with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, a number of famous weapons featured in a range of cult and classic television shows and films are now on display in Leeds Armouries Museum. The […]
“We Can Build Better Prisons Than This”: Plans For New Leeds Student Halls Delayed
Members of Leeds City Council’s planning panel voted unanimously in favour of temporarily blocking the decision to build 188 new student flats on Park Lane due to criticisms of the design. The 188 bed spaces […]