Like Beer? The Real Ale Society tell the Gryphon which pubs to visit. 1. The Brudenell – Often has a good selection of cheap beers and also has a lot of live gigs on. With […]
An Interview with the President of RAG
The Gryphon interviewed RAG president Sarah Calvert to find out all about RAG and why it’s a society to watch. What is your role as President? My role is to look after the long term […]
Society Profile: Henna
Name: Henna Society About: The Henna Society has returned to campus this year and is a new society to look out for. If you’re an artist or novice, this society welcomes all to learning the […]
Society Profile: Comedy Soc
Name: LUU Comedy Soc About: Comedy Society is made up of two sketch groups. Leeds Tealights are auditioned members and Fresh Milk is for everyone else. This society accepts everyone, you don’t even have to […]
Society Profile: Dance Expose
Name: Dance Expose About: One of the biggest dance societies on campus with a huge range of different dance styles. Dance Expose competes and performs throughout the year, and is definitely one of the most […]
News | Leeds student found dead
A student from Leeds has been found dead in the River Mersey in Liverpool. Aamir Qudeer, 21, had been missing since February 26. His body was found by a member of the public on Sunday. Posters […]
News | Deposits withheld from halls of residence
Charles Morris has had the highest amount of deposit money withheld out of all halls of residence, LS can reveal. In the 2012/13 academic year, Charles Morris students lost £9, 524.28 collectively from their deposits to […]
News | Exposed: Homelessness in Leeds
Students have complained about a rise in homeless people approaching them for money around campus, LS can reveal. Students have reported being approached daily in Hyde Park in the morning, and outside the Business School, […]
News | No living wage for contracted staff
Vice Chancellor, Sir Alan Langlands, will not pay all staff the living wage, LS can reveal. In a letter to the Leeds University Living Wage Campaign, the VC said he had decided not to pay […]
News | Oceana closed for business
Popular student club Oceana Leeds is closing its doors for good this weekend, after nine years. Jonathan Guest, the General Manager said: “This really is the end of an era. We’ve played host to over […]
News | Tequila breach advertising code
Six out of seven complaints, made by Leeds City Council against Tequila UK have been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). They found Tequila to be in breach of the Committee of Advertising Practice […]
News | Disabled toilets don't connect to Uni security
Disabled students have complained that they feel unsafe as toilets across campus do not connect to the Security office. Storm Jameson Court and 30 Clarendon Place are the only two toilets that can report back to […]