This year, the Leeds University Union (LUU) elections, for which campaigning began on Monday, will take place during a national lockdown in which much of the university is closed and the students’ union itself has […]
18.46% Voter Turnout for LeadLUU Elections
As you probably couldn’t help but be aware, last week was polling week for the LeadLUU elections. Each year the Union is plastered in posters, you are bombarded with Facebook invitations and emerge from campus […]
Students Sign Open Letter Criticising ‘Discriminatory’ LeadLUU Policy
Prospective LeadLUU candidates have written and submitted an open letter to the Leeds University Union, decrying a ‘discriminatory’ policy and asking for a resolution. The letter, signed by over 30 students, was prompted by a […]
Clare Redman: Why I Should Be Gryphon Editor
I’ve spent 3 years being a part of The Gryphon and benefitting from the wonderful opportunities it provides for contributors and would love the chance to give back to the community. By serving as a […]
Jess McCarrick: Why I Should Be Gryphon Editor
I’m running for Gryphon Editor for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, my background is in design, I currently study fashion marketing and so have developed a good sense of effective presentation. Layout and editing are […]
Safi Bugel: Why I Should Be Gryphon Editor
I want to be Editor-in-Chief of the Gryphon because I believe in the importance of print and student journalism. However, I also think there are big structural issues within the paper that need to be […]
Michael Keating: Why I Should Be Gryphon Editor
To me, the most important role of The Gryphon’s Editor-In-Chief to enabling others to share and contribute to the best of their potential. I began writing for The Gryphon shortly before the Christmas break in […]
LUU’s Student Exec Reflect on Their Time So Far
If you’ve been on campus these past few weeks, you’re bound to have noticed the widespread posters, banners, and general campaigning for Lead LUU. Each Spring, LUU’s Student Exec are elected in a campus-wide vote. […]
Practice What You Preach – How Sustainable are This Year’s Community Candidates?
It’s that time of the year again, where walls are plastered in brightly-coloured posters promising environmental concern and sustainability – the irony is truly real. An average campaigner will print off around 200 A4 posters […]
EXCLUSIVE: Union’s Inept Approach to Costing Mars Election Results
Through joint research by The Gryphon and LSR, it has become clear that the union has failed to uphold their own rules in the recent Exec elections. In our role in holding the union to […]
Your current exec reflect on their time in office so far
Gemma Turner – Equality & Diversity Officer How has this year been for you? It’s been so good. Now is the time to reflect and I’ve realised how much I’ve learnt this year. I […]
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 […]