It’s an exasperating conflict between the desire for summer and the necessity to work. That haunting episode, ‘Exam Season’ is in full swing, and highlighters and 4 Bic pens are doing their best to weld […]
LUU pledge to continue fight against sexual harassment
Leeds University Union have announced the next phase of the ‘We’ve Got Your Back’ campaign, in a vow to continue the fight against sexual harassment and sexual violence on campus and in the city. The […]
Review – Acetate #19 Four Tet
We are so lucky to live in this city. I mean, it isn’t without reason that whenever you mention you’re at university in Leeds, people remark ‘Oh, that’s a good party city, isn’t it?’ So, […]
University of Leeds rejects calls to divest from fossil fuels
The University of Leeds announced on Thursday that it would reject students’ calls for it to bring an end to its investments in companies responsible for the extraction of fossil fuels such as BP and […]
One pound bus fares introduced for students
Successful lobbying by Jonny Foster, LUU Community Officer, has resulted in First Bus launching a new price structure that will include one pound tickets for students on popular routes. Starting on 18th April, certain tickets on […]
Three bodies found at house in East End Park
Police are investigating the deaths of three people at a house in Leeds. The bodies, believed to be that of two women and a man, were found by officers at an address in the inner […]
Review – Super Hexagon & Future Daze with DJ Stingray 313
Last Saturday 5th March, Leeds-based underground music troupes Super Hexagon and Future Daze joined forces for the ultimate in alternative electro and techno talent. DJ Stingray 313 (AKA Sherard Ingram) graced the comforting lair at […]
Leeds named most entrepreneurial university by Guardian University Awards
The University of Leeds has been named the country’s most entrepreneurial university by the Guardian University Awards. The awards, held annually, are intended to highlight the achievements of universities across fourteen categories including; student experience, […]
University of Leeds offers sixth best student experience in the country
The University of Leeds offers students the sixth best student experience in the country according to a survey released today. In the latest Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, an annual survey of 15,000 undergraduates, […]
Weekly Chart – John’s Picks
Future Islands – Seasons (Waiting On You) (BADBADNOTGOOD Reintepretation) This track from synth pop trio Future Islands gets stripped back to just lead singer Samuel T. Herring’s cinematically soulful voice, with Toronto trio BADBADNOTGOOD making […]
Feature – Brotherhood Sound System Turns Four
2016 is still young, but this year has already seen the losses of Mono_Cult, Deep Fever, and Bigger Than Barry from the Leeds party scene, with newbies Soul Control and Glug Glug adding further variety […]
Review – Alter presents Ø [Phase] and Rrose (Live)
To mark the occasion of their first birthday, Alter chose to celebrate in style by inviting LA’s elusive Rrose for a special live performance, alongside an extended set from Manchester techno heavyweight Ø [Phase] at […]