No one likes rejection. We don’t apply to jobs hoping for the worst. However, what is even worse is rejection from a job that you’ve been dreaming of for years. It seems everything you have […]
University Poised To Introduce GPA System
Following participation in a successful Higher Education Academy pilot scheme, The University of Leeds is considering the possibility of introducing a grade point average system. The GPA system would run concurrently with the traditional degree classification system, but where the latter does […]
The Botanist – Perfect for that post-graduation meal
If you’re searching for that perfect graduation meal, then look no further than The Botanist… Deciding where to go for your post-graduation meal is a challenging task. Even if your parents insist it’s your choice, […]
Standing at the crossroads
As a final year university student, I find myself at a crossroads – hundreds of paths forking off in different directions each one offering me a different future and a different life. Spinning around with […]
“Trying to establish a career in Tory Britain feels a bit like being in the Hunger Games”
One month and six days. That’s how long until I finish my degree and I am done with education forever. One month and six days to sort my life out. But my biggest worry isn’t […]
Leeds No.1 For Media Graduates
Leeds has been named the No.1 University for graduates working in the media according to a survey by LinkedIn. The poll was based on how successful recent graduates have been in landing desirable jobs in […]
Food | Gastronaut’s Greatest Hits – Ideal for graduation dining
Stuck for where to take the family to celebrate never having to pull another all-nighter? Gastronaut looks back at its greatest hits to bring you the best in graduation dining. Blackhouse, Grill on the Square […]
Features | Five reasons graduation isn't that bad
Graduation is a mere four months away. As the days and nights roll by in a haze of study sessions, coffee breaks and hangovers, July comes like a mirage emerging from the Gobi desert. Fear […]
News | Low prospects for Leeds graduates
Leeds is one of the worst universities for graduate employment in the Russell Group. The Complete University Guide.co.uk has listed the university 36th on its list of top Universities for graduate prospects for further study […]
News | Unfair uni stops you graduating
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has hit out at the University as being “unfair” and “unreasonable” for stopping students with outstanding debts from graduating. The Leeds University library website states: “If you are in debt […]
Blogs | I'm Not Ready To Turn 20
Last week I reached another milestone in my life, it wasn’t anything exciting like skydiving for the first time, it was turning 20. I was a teenager for 9 long years so I had grown […]
Graduation: A guide
Ohmagawd the most important day of your university career. That £9,000 bit of paper is going to be handed over to you, you have to shake hands with important people, and wear a stupid robe. […]