The University has admitted that it is missing its target for students starting at Leeds this year. According to University Senate documents seen by this paper, the University is experiencing a shortfall in undergraduates, with […]
Union lets down disabled students
Despite promising improvements last year the Union has admitted it is still not doing enough to ensure disabled students can access its building. Leeds Student initially raised concerns in an article published last year, after […]
Big Brother Uni tracks your tweets
The University has admitted to keeping a record of “all internet traffic at the University”. Three students had their access to the Portal blocked last term after posting negative tweets about the University, despite deleting […]
Light Night dazzles City
Leeds was awash with light and colour as the City held its annual night light celebration on Friday evening. All around the city, key monuments such as the City Hall and the West Yorkshire Playhouse were […]
Police investigate Union finances
West Yorkshire Police has told Leeds Student that they “are working with Leeds University Union” (LUU) in regards to a financial discrepancy within its accounts. In July, LUU launched its own investigation into this discrepancy. […]
Counterfeit vodka seized from Leeds club
Officials are warning students to be vigilant after 600 bottles of counterfeit vodka were seized from a nightclub in Leeds. Officers from West Yorkshire Trading Standards raided the club last month after a tipoff from […]
Headingley risks "dereliction"
Thousands of homes remain empty this year as students desert their traditional heartlands and are choosing to move into the City, a report has found. The report, produced by Unipol and the Re’new charity, shows […]
Leeds Uni victory in Varsity rugby showdown
Yesterday’s Leeds Varsity reached an epic climax at Headingley Carnegie Stadium as Leeds Uni Rugby Union 1st XV stormed to a 27 – 11 victory over their Leeds Met counterparts. In torrential rain rendering handling […]
Uni slips in world rankings
The University’s plans to be placed in the top 50 world universities are in jeopardy after Leeds slipped nine places in the world rankings. The international rankings, released this week by the Times Higher Education […]
Leeds Student shortlisted for prestigious Guardian Media Awards
Leeds Student newspaper has been shortlisted for Publication of the Year at the annual Guardian Student Media Awards. The newspaper also made the shortlist for the Student Website of the Year Award. Despite facing strong […]
Clegg apologises for fees U-turn
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has apologised to students for breaking his party’s pre-election pledge on tuition fees.
Voyeur avoids jail despite spying on Chinese Olympians
A man caught red-handed spying on Chinese athletes while they were getting dressed has been spared jail.