The Edward Boyle cafe was originally called The Book Club, but following a dispute with local venue The Hyde Park Book Club, the university announced it would be changing the name. The new name chosen […]
EXCLUSIVE: First look at the new Eddy B
Our beloved Eddy B is back, and this time there are more plug sockets than you can shake a stick at. The library has been refurbished with new colour schemes on each floor, funky chair […]
EXCLUSIVE: Laidlaw Library opens doors
The Gryphon gained exclusive access to the new multi-million pound Laidlaw Library, which will open for the first time on Wednesday. The estimated £26m investment boasts nearly a thousand study spaces, innovative technology and a […]
Poor CCTV blamed for Edward Boyle laptop thefts
Two laptops were stolen from the Edward Boyle library last week after being left unattended by students. Patrols by the Police and University security services have been increased in the libraries with the police putting […]
News | Student trapped in library
A female student was locked inside the Edward Boyle for over an hour last Friday. A second year English student, told LS he had come to drop off some books at 8pm unaware the library […]
Lifestyle | Trading campus for cafés – Alternative revision spaces
January is upon us. A new year, a new term and a looming set of post Christmas exams for most of the unfortunate students returning to Leeds this week. Many of you will be returning […]
News | Brotherton still wasting electricity
Energy efficiency in the University has again below par, with the Brotherton Library’s energy rating being so poor it is off the chart. Following a recent LS investigation into energy efficiency in the Edward Boyle […]
News | Edward Boyle blasted over electricity waste
Energy inefficiency is off the scale in the Edward Boyle Library, creating CO2 emissions in a year equivalent to around 3,400 return flights to Australia. The current Display Energy Certificates on show in the Library […]
News | University lecturers strike
Lecturers throughout the university have been on strike today over demands for higher pay. The Edward Boyle library cut its opening hours from 9am-5pm, with the Brotherton closing at 4pm. Whilst the union remains open, […]
News | Library promises students 24 hour access
The Edward Boyle Library has promised students permanent 24 hour access during exam time following a campaign by Leeds University Union. The Union’s Education Officer, Alice Smart, worked on the policy with the library team […]
University considers £10 library fines
The library is considering raising fines to as much as £10 a day, this newspaper can reveal. In a statement to Leeds Student, the University confirmed that it is considering a new range of daily […]
Anger over High Demand mischief
1.11.12 The Edward Boyle library is coming under fire as students struggle to get hold of the books they need. High demand reference books on Level 13 of the library continue to be deliberately […]