Old Bar will open its doors this evening for the first time in six months following it’s revamp as part of the £20 million union upgrade. The plans for the Old Bar upgrade caused some […]
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 […]
Waste not, want not – LUU breaches its policy on food waste
In light of recent investigations into the Union’s food policy, The Gryphon examines what appears to be a haphazard approach to preventing waste and what goes on behind the scenes in some of its busiest […]
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 […]
Time for a living wage at LUU?
A recent information pack issued by Leeds University Union to all Leadership Race candidates has revealed that the biggest concern facing students during their first term at university was “money and finances”, overtaking 2014/15’s top […]
Over 7000 vote in Exec & Gryphon elections
A total of 7744 students cast their vote in this year’s leadership race, a slight decrease from the 8,488 students that voted last year, despite the voting period being extended by three days. More first […]
LUU Music Society Campaign to Stop Old Bar Renovations
LUU Music Society (LUUMS) have launched a petition to prevent Old Bar from being renovated, as part of the union’s multi-million pound upgrade. The plans include new wooden chairs, chess board tables and wall graphics. […]
Forum To Debate: “Should Equality Mean Equality?”
A proposal has been made to LUU’s ‘Better Union’ forum that the Union should “give a voice to those who are being silenced by those who claim their voices are too loud”. Gary Heyes, a […]
Record Nominations in LUU Leadership Race
With nominations closing today in the Leeds University Union Leadership Race, LUU have confirmed that this year has seen a bumper number of nominations and applications for all positions. Positions include Union Affairs Officer, Welfare […]
No Platform to continue after Union vote
Monday’s Better Union forum saw several controversial ideas being debated, including the contentious “No Platform” policy as well as a suggestion to stop armed forces recruitment days taking place in the Union. No Platform has […]
The Big Debate: ‘Should LUU continue their no-platform policy to exclude hate speakers and fascists from our Union?’
Two panels of opposing debaters assembled on Wednesday to dispute the controversial ‘no platform’ policy the LUU holds against hate speakers. The argument has gained momentum in recent weeks, ignited in part by Spiked-Online’s […]
Refectory Revamp Unveiled
After substantial refurbishment over the Christmas break, the Refectory is now open for business, with new counters and a fresh, modern style. The new canteen will have ten different counters serving a variety of hot […]