New findings have indicated that UK universities are failing to respond to ‘endemic’ levels of sexual harassment on campus. A survey, conducted by website Hexjam and answered by female UK university students, has revealed that one […]
Pistorius to be released on parole in August
Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole on 21st August, South African’s Department of Correctional Services explained today. The former Olympic and gold-medal-winning Paralympic athlete is currently serving a five-year sentence for culpable […]
Beeston bus stop rape suspect arrested in Slovakia
A man has been arrested in Slovakia in connection with the attempted murder and rape of a woman in Beeston earlier this year. The 18-year old woman was waiting at a bus stop on Beeston […]
LUU hold referendum over suggested lobbying to light up Hyde Park
A University of Leeds student has called for the Union to do more to ensure that pavements in Hyde Park are better illuminated at night. Ravi Mistry, a third-year History student, has submitted a referendum on […]
UKIP Secretary asks Leeds student: ‘What are LGBT people?’
A Leeds University student has been left shocked after receiving an email from UKIP’s Yorkshire regional secretary asking her to explain “what LGBT people are.” Charlie Smith, a third year Broadcast Journalism student, contacted Peter […]
Uni to rival Beckett in student rankings
The University will take on rival Leeds Beckett to be in with a chance of winning Best International University this year. Leeds has been rated among the best institutions for City Life, and is also […]
Editorial candidate interview: Ben Cook
Why should students vote for you? It’s a great opportunity and I want to give something back to the students here. I want to make sure The Gryphon helps the students of Leeds get their voices heard […]
Editorial candidate interview: Ste Topping
Why do you want to be Editor? I’m really passionate about the paper. I’ve been working on it since the start of my time at Leeds. When I got here, it was the only stall […]
Campus Watch – 27/02/14
UCLA super bug A law suit has been launched against a medical manufacturer after two students died from a super bug at the University of California in Los Angeles. Olympus Corp has been accused of […]
Leeds RAG’s Bacchanalia event raises over £11 000
Leeds RAG’s Bacchanalia event, has raised over £11 000 for charity. On Saturday 31st January, the Union played host to a winter festival-style event, and attendees were treated to a variety of different music from […]
Campus Watch – 13/02/15
Inquest set following death of Cardiff student A Cardiff University student died from hypothermia after walking home from a night out, an inquest has heard. Ali Bunney, 20, was celebrating a friend’s 21st birthday and […]
Final 7k run to raise chemo funds
A Leeds University student has raised over £1,000 after completing a series of mini-marathons to help fund her grandmother’s cancer treatment in Ukraine. Second-year International Development undergraduate, Natasha Mykhalchenko crossed the finishing line of her final 7k run […]