Statistics show that there were 31 women in jobs with salaries higher than £100,000 at the University in 2018/19 compared to 132 men, with a gender pay gap of 18.9% across the entire University. In […]
Hyde Park Picture House’s 2020 Facelift For the 21st Century
The Picture House, a staple of Leeds culture for over 100 years is about to hit the road and set up shop across the city, including right here at Leeds University Union.
“It is of Great Significance and Gravity” says Leeds Professor on General Soleimani’s Assassination
In the early hours of Friday morning, a drone airstrike was launched at a convoy carrying the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Quds force and the Iranian Major General, General Qasem Soleimani. The assassination […]
Exclusive Scoop: Salad Box Leaves LUU
Salad Box in Leeds University Union served its final customers last week as a decision was made to close the healthy food outlet after several years of reportedly poor sales. Salad Box will be replaced […]
Voting Opens for Drug Testing Kits Referendum at LUU
Students at the University of Leeds are currently voting in a referendum about whether Leeds University Union should provide drug testing kits for students who are taking drugs. Voting is open from Monday 9th December […]
The Gryphon’s Albums of the Decade
As we reach the end of the 2010s, it seems apt to reflect on what has been the most defining decade of most of our lives here at The Gryphon thus far – especially in […]
Black Artist Spotlight
In celebration of Black History Month, our team of writers play tribute to some of our favourite musicians. Beyoncé by Ed Barnes By this point, it would be hard not to argue that Beyoncé is […]
University Takes Significant Climate Action Despite Not Declaring Climate Emergency
The University of Leeds announced today that it plans to take “bold” action to tackle the climate change crisis, including a full divestment from significant fossil fuel companies like Total, BP and Shell. Announcing the principles […]
Freshers’ Guide Editorial Letter: Advice from An Old Timer
The first editorial letter of the year 2019-20 that was featured in that year’s Freshers Guide
New Report by University Details Effects on Climate From Deforestation in the Amazon
A report by the University of Leeds has shown how high levels of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has led to fluctuations in temperature throughout the year and other effects on the local climate.
Boris Johnson Avoids Protesters During Visit to LGI
During a visit to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) on Tuesday 13th August, Prime Minister Boris Johnson managed to successfully avoid protesters who congregated in two locations outside the Old Medical School. The Prime Minister was […]
#LeaveLeedsTidy 2019 Results in 17.5 Tonnes of Items Donated
#LeaveLeedsTidy, the donation scheme run by Leeds University Union (LUU) along with groups like Rainbow Junktion and Zero Waste Leeds, has resulted in 17.5 tonnes of items to be recycled and upcycled. The scheme is […]