A Biology graduate from Leeds University, who recently accused supermarket Morrisons of sexism after finding copies of New Scientist stocked under a section marked as ‘Men and Motors’, has seen her complaint receive national […]
Outbreak of ‘Super-Gonorrhoea’ in Leeds
A highly drug-resistant strain of gonorrhoea has broken out in Leeds, with ten confirmed cases so far. A further four cases have been reported in Macclesfield, Scunthorpe and Oldham, with all 14 patients being heterosexual. […]
LUU takes stance on Refugee Crisis
Leeds University Union’s Student Executive have released a statement outlining their response to the current refugee crisis. Their plans include donating materials such as duvets, clothes and shoes and opening up the union charity shop […]
Breaking Bad style drugs gang sentenced
A group of 10 Leeds Beckett University students were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Monday for their roles in importing and selling illegal drugs from abroad. Liam Reynolds, 21, the group ringleader, was sentenced […]
LUU and NUS join forces to tackle Lad Culture on campus
The National Union of Students (NUS) has announced that Leeds University Union is one of nine students’ unions to be participating in its Lad Culture Pilot Scheme. After conducting a Lad Culture Audit earlier this […]
Leeds University students face racial prejudice from coach driver
Four Leeds University students have issued an official complaint to coach company National Express after they were prevented from embarking their coach by a driver on Sunday evening. The students, Yusra Ahmed, Samera Hanif, Ayesha […]
Attempted sexual assault in Kirkstall
Police are appealing for information after an attempted serious sexual assault took place in Kirkstall on Monday evening. A 23-year-old woman was attacked at 5.50pm on Redcote Lane in Kirkstall, near to the metal bridge crossing the […]
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 […]
Annie Mac to headline Leeds Ball
BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac, Sub Focus and Ella Eyre have been announced as the headline acts at this year’s Leeds Ball. Other artists set to perform include The Voice star Becky Hill and […]
Union pays students £4,000 to take part in forums
The Union spends over £4,000 a year on cash incentives to encourage students to participate in forums, it has been revealed. The Better Union, Better University and Better Leeds forums are held five times a […]
Moo’d Cereal House hits Headingley
The latest bar to open up on the Otley Run route won’t be pulling you pints of beer, but pints of milk instead. Moo’d Cereal House is the second cereal eatery to open up in […]
‘The Book of Gold Leaves’ Explores Unseen Corners of the World
Kashmir, a relatively unfamiliar corner of South Asia to us Brits despite having been under the authority of British rule until 1947, has lacked the same kind of artistic representation and recognition that other war […]