University in Texas allows handguns on campus Students at the University of Texas will soon be allowed to carry handguns on campus. President Gregory Fenves has approved the 2015 Republican-led Texas Legislature to allow guns […]
The Digest: 26/2/2016
EU Referendum set for June as Cameron lands EU deal UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced the date of the in-out referendum of the UK’s European Union membership for June of this year. The announcement […]
Campus Watch: 19/2/2016
Salford Student Stabbed To Death William Lound, a Salford University student, has been found stabbed to death in his halls of residence. Lound, aged 30, from Birkdale, near Southport, was discovered last Monday in Bramall […]
The Digest: 5/2/16
Gene editing approved for first time in UK In a world first, UK scientists have been granted approval by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to genetically modify human embryos to provide a deeper […]
Leeds University to develop £4.5 million cycle track
There are plans to develop a new 1.6 km asphalt closed road cycle circuit in Leeds. The University of Leeds is hoping to team up with UK Sport and British Cycling to develop the project, […]
Leeds University to make £11 million cuts despite £57 million surplus
Leeds University are making £11 million “service savings”, despite the £57 million surplus that was recently revealed in the annual reports. In a ‘Review of service delivery’ taken from January 2014, Roger Gair, university secretary, […]
Man arrested over attempted sex attack
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape. This in connection with an incident that took place on the ring road at Beeston Park. According to a statement from West Yorkshire Police […]
Leeds University network affected by cyberattack
A nationwide cyber attack left Leeds University without internet earlier this week, preventing students from submitting work. This happened due to Janet, the organisation which provides the university’s computer network, being hacked. Jisc, the network […]
Seven out of Ten Students Against Brexit
A survey carried out by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has found that seven out of ten students would vote to stay in the EU if a referendum were held tomorrow. The findings, […]
Man arrested in connection with attempted kidnapping
West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with an attempted kidnapping of an 11 year old girl in the Beeston area of Leeds. The incident took place on Beeston Road. The 11 […]
STAR Launch Refugee Christmas Appeal
Student Actions for Refugees (STAR) are organising an upcoming Refugee Christmas Appeal by collaborating with the Leeds Supermarket Initiative and Essentials in the Union building. All three will be working together to create packs that […]
Campus Watch: 20/11/15
Afrikaans Dropped as Official Teaching Language The University of Stellenbosch has decided to drop Afrikaans as its language of instruction, and teach in English instead. The decision comes after months of protests, including a video […]