Lydia Duval covers the excellent new rock musical, Spring Awakening from LUU’s Music Theatre Society
University postpones winter graduation ceremony to vocal student reaction
Leeds students will not have graduation ceremany this year because of the continuing uncertainty abut the pandemic.
A ray of hope on our night-time streets: Following the Leeds Street Angels on their patrol
In the wake of an apparent spiking epidemic and renewed discussions around safety on nights out, Emily Lieberg spent a shift with Leeds Street Angels to learn more about the work of the organisation.
Vice Chancellor Simone Buitendijk: “We have all been through a difficult time but we are coming out so strong and so focused. I think we will thrive.”
Simone Buitendijk’s first year as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Leeds has certainly not been a quiet one. In a Gryphon exclusive, she discusses leading the institution through a pandemic, accusations of injustice on campus, and the future of higher education as she sees it.
The Fresher’s Fantasy
Hannah Pickett relives her Fresher’s experience and addresses her regrets and the lessons she has learnt.
The University’s 10K Deferment Policy is Leaving Existing Students in the Dust
A Leeds Student Group Opinion Round-up
[…] “‘Sorry we can’t afford lecturers’ pensions. Sorry we can’t afford tuition fee refunds. Sorry we can’t afford more mental health support. Oh but here’s 10k if you want to defer!’” Student Jake Moran wrote. A sentiment it appears that many of the students who have weathered university life throughout the crisis share. […]
Universities warned that online learning doesn’t offer value for money for students
The controversy surrounding university tuition fees continues, as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warns UK universities that favouring online learning could lessen public support for current costs. The OECD’s Director for Education […]
Student Action Research Project: Investigating barriers to accessing student support services
Emilie Bolt, a Research Intern at the University of Leeds, discusses the importance of the University’s efforts working towards social equality. There has been a university-wide effort, under the Vice Chancellor, to tackle racial inequality […]
Lead LUU: What will the students’ union elections look like this year?
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 […]
“We did not give police permission to enter and they did not knock”: Students still feel unsafe in halls
Calum Pinches speaks to students about their experience of the police entering their university accommodation. LUU respond.
Former University of Leeds professor criticised for sending anti-trans film to schools
McIntosh retired from the School of Chemical and Process Engineering in 2014 and is currently the director of the organisation Truth In Science, which produced the film.
Films You MUST Watch Before Coming To University
Picture this, it’s your first day back, or your first Fruity of the year, regardless of when it is you will inevitably encounter Film Guy. Film Guy might not necessarily even study film, but will […]