Reece Parker, Gryphon Editor-in-cheif-elect, gives his take on the leadership race, its questionable voting incentives, and what can be done to improve future elections. Like most of the third-year students at Leeds University, I’m currently […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Benefits built for you
Harry is running to be Activities Officer, here are his views on benefits for societies using the union. Societies spend a huge amount of time and money in the Union with various socials and events. Most […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: The Gryphon has to diversify
James is running to be Gryphon Editor, here are his views on how the paper can improve. It may only seem like a small change, a minor detail barely worth shouting about, but the introduction […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Well Fair Welfare
Masami is running for Welfare Officer, here are their views on improving awareness and accessibility to LUU’s welfare support. A crisis is something that can affect all of us, regardless of who we are, and is often a […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Time to sort out our block grant
Jack Palmer is running to be reelected for Union Affairs Officer, here are his views on LUU’s measly block grant. In 2015-16, the University of Leeds spent £4,005,000 on ‘Printing, stationary and office expenses’. In […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Sober spaces and sober socials
Talya is running for Activities Officer, here are her views on what LUU can do to accommodate those who aren’t big on drinking. Here at Leeds, students love a good night out. Working in Terrace I’ve […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Domestic abuse involves students too
Chloe Sparks is running for Welfare Officer, here are her views on why we need to place a bigger focus on domestic abuse on students. Many people assume that domestic abuse does not affect students, […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Healthier, happier and more productive study spaces
Jessica is running for Education Officer, here are her views on how we can improve our productivity by making our study spaces healthier and happier. Health and revision. Not two words I would personally associate […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Awards for Accessibility
Alphonse is running for Equality and Diversity Officer, here are his views on how we can encourage and reward societies who focus on improving their accessibility. “Don’t worry, you don’t have to participate”. I hadn’t asked […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Time to bring student housing home
Harry is running to be Community Officer, here are his views on making your house hunting nightmares a thing of the past. Student housing always takes centre stage in the campaign to become Community Officer. […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: Education after Brexit – the show must go on
Dru Lawson is running for Education Officer, here are his views on how our education at the University of Leeds can still thrive after Brexit. You’ve probably heard (and are sick of hearing about) a […]
LUU LEADERSHIP RACE: The Real Junk Food Project
Ruth Wogan is running for Community Officer, here are her views on why the Real Junk Food Project is something LUU should be getting more involved in. When I started thinking about the issues I wanted […]