Following the successful implementation of a “safety net” regulation at a number of UK universities, a petition has been created for the same to be considered at the University of Leeds. The safety net will […]
An Open Letter to The University of Leeds, from the Student Athlete:
Sports clubs across the University are demanding change over lecture recording policy on match days. Polly Brooks, LUU Women’s Lacrosse Club’s 1st Team Captain, has led the movement in an Open Letter to the University […]
Parklife Launch Petition to Make the Festival a Bank Holiday Weekend
The boss of Parklife Festival in Manchester is calling for the festival weekend to be a bank holiday. He argues that it would be better for the economy to spread out the May bank holidays, […]
Staff call for bonus following University of the Year award
Staff at Leeds ask for £500 bonus following University of the Year award Over 500 members of staff at the University of Leeds have signed a petition requesting a £500 bonus as a ‘thank you’ […]
Petition helps end charges for Leodis stools
A petition against Leodis residents being charged for the replacement of poor quality stools has been successful. The Change.org petition, established two weeks ago, gathered 274 signatures and prompted Residential Accommodation to issue a statement […]
Hundreds sign petition to ‘Make the University of Leeds Fossil Free’
Over 300 people have signed a petition calling on the University of Leeds to adopt a fossil free strategy. The petition launched by a student led group promoting the worldwide ‘Fossil Free’ campaign, urges the University […]
Victoria’s dark secret: #iamperfect petition gains worldwide support
Three University of Leeds Students have caused what has been described as a ‘social media firestorm’, after their petition against Victoria Secrets’ ‘Perfect Body’ advertising campaign gains international momentum. Students Frances Black, Gabriella Kountourides, and Laura Ferris […]
News | UPDATE: Funding crisis stops LS printing
LS is in a funding crisis and we value our readers and thank all those who have come out in support of the paper. Our front page story was read and edited by two Union […]
News | Union vows to save School of Healthcare
The Union has promised it will lobby the University to save the School of Healthcare. The motion passed after a unanimous vote was cast at the Better University forum to try and save the School […]
News | Petition saves Syrian students
Leeds student Christine Gilmore has successfully prevented Syrian students across the UK from expulsion from universities. Gilmore’s petition has received over 52,000 signatures. The third year, PhD Arabic literature student told LS: “we only expected […]