Leeds University has received a First Class Honours green ranking in the 2015 University league table. The list, which is the UK’s only comprehensive and independent ranking of green universities, placed Leeds 30th in the […]
The Modafinil Diaries: an anonymous account of the concentration drug
This exam period you might find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to scramble to complete as the hour of your exam looms ever closer. The Gryphon talked to an anonymous student […]
Accused Majestyk fire-starter to face trial in March
The man charged with starting a fire which caused extensive damage to the iconic Majestyk building in the centre of Leeds will face trail in the spring. Stuart Jefferson, 32, will appear at Leeds Crown […]
Hyde Park ‘letter scam’ revealed as university project
After days of confusion, it has been revealed that letters sent out to a number of student houses in Hyde Park, appearing to be from a bogus letting agent attempting to enter properties illegally, is […]
Survey reveals 77% of Leeds Uni students have taken drugs
Over three-quarters of Leeds students have taken drugs, with 30% having their first experience at University, according to a recent survey by The Gryphon. Cannabis is the most popular drug, having been taken by almost […]
A cut above the rest: free barbershop invades the Union
Phone networks and haircuts are not regarded as a match made in heaven, but a mobile phone company is set to disprove that theory today. Co-operative phone network giffgaff are offering free haircuts to students […]
Leeds’ media elite flock to campus for homecoming talks
In celebration of its 75th birthday, LUU will play host to some of its biggest media graduates in a series of ‘homecoming’ talks. The line-up, which includes the likes of Liz and Andy Kershaw, will give students […]
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 […]
Police continue to probe deaths of student backpackers as friends pay tribute
Tributes have continued to pour in for the two British backpackers found dead last week on a beach on the Thai island of Koh Tao, one of whom was University of Leeds graduate David Miller. […]
News| Cuts to Disabled Students’ Allowance postponed
Planned cuts to the Disabled Students’ Allowance have been postponed until 2016-17. The postponement was announced by Greg Clark, the Universities and Science minister, this morning. The changes, originally unveiled by then universities minister David […]
News| Leeds student and youngest double lung transplant patient Ayesha Ahmed passes away
Ayesha Ahmed, a Chemical and Nuclear Engineering student at Leeds University died on the 25th July after developing pneumonia. The 21-year-old from Newcastle had suffered from rare Wegener’s Disease throughout her early life which caused […]
News| Sanitary product prices drop in the Union
LUU are pledging to help students save by reducing the price of sanitary products. Essentials, the Union’s sanitary products stockist, will reduce the costs of sanitary protection under the new measure, which will see customers […]