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 […]
Leeds Could Have Had its Own Angel of the North before Gateshead
In 1988, ten years before the Angel of the North was erected in Gateshead, Leeds was offered its very own ‘angel’ which would have stood at twice the height of the 20-metre high iron sculpture […]
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 […]
Warrington Eyes up Headingley Title Fight
Image Credit- Itv To say that the past few years have been eventual for Leeds’ very own Josh Warrington would be an understatement. In 2018 the featherweight fighter and University of Leeds alumni defeated Lee […]
Government Gives HS2 the Green Light
After an internal review, the government has given the go-ahead for construction of the High Speed 2 rail network (HS2) to continue. The project has sparked controversy due to its spiralling costs and delays. Stage […]
Drop-Out Rates Higher for Minority Students
Statistics published by both The Gryphon and the University reveal that certain groups of students face a far greater likelihood of dropping out of university. Between the academic years in 2018/19, statistics reveal that University […]
Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Set to Accomodate 7,000,000 Passengers by 2030
In a move seemingly at odds with Leeds’ status as the first UK city to declare a climate emergency, Leeds-Bradford Airport’s expansion plans intend to accommodate 7,000,000 passengers by 2030; an increase of 3,000,000 from […]
“Residents were put at risk of death or serious injury”: Leeds Student Halls in Breach of Fire Safety Orders
Newly built student accommodation Trinity Hall, on Holburn Approach, Woodhouse in Leeds, has been found to be in breach of fire safety orders. The property is sold as a 96-bedroom ‘luxury’ student community spread over […]
University of Leeds Becomes First Russell Group University to Install ‘Ecosia’ Search Engine
At the start of term, on Monday the 27th of January, Leeds will have become the first Russell Group University to install the ‘Ecosia’ search engine across all campus computers. Following a successful student-run campaign […]