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 […]
LUU the first union in the country to be awarded excellent status by NUS
The National Union of Students (NUS) Quality Students’ Union accreditation scheme has awarded Leeds University Union ‘Excellent’ status, making it the first union in the country to gain this title. NUS said that it was […]
Union and halls evacuated after gas leak on Clarendon Road
A gas leak on Clarendon Road led to the union and surrounding buildings being evacuated on Saturday night. Over 100 students were reportedly evacuated from the union, Lyddon Hall and various other university residences. A […]
Leeds city centre flooded
Severe flooding has hit Leeds city centre after the River Aire reached a record peak, with flood warnings still in place. A red warning, the highest level of alert, has been issued for Sovereign Street, […]
Breaking Bad style drugs gang sentenced
A group of 10 Leeds Beckett University students were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Monday for their roles in importing and selling illegal drugs from abroad. Liam Reynolds, 21, the group ringleader, was sentenced […]
Former Leeds Student sent Student Loans bill ten years after her death
The Student Loans Company (SLC) has apologised after sending a statement of debt to an undergraduate who died ten years ago. Tania Scott, who was aged 20, died in a taxi crash in Brazil in […]
Union launches Rate Your Landlord
The Union is hoping for thousands of responses to a new scheme asking students to review their landlord. Rate Your Landlord is open for all students in Leeds to give feedback on Halls of Residence […]
Warning over diet pills linked to Leeds student death
Police have warned of the dangers of ‘toxic’ slimming pills linked to the death of a Leeds student who took a lethal dose of the drug DNP. The crime agency Interpol this week issued a […]
‘I couldn’t vote’: Council accused of polling errors
Students have spoken of their frustration at being denied the right to vote after it is alleged Leeds City Council made a string of errors on election day. Several students have told The Gryphon they had trouble […]
‘You don’t listen to us’: Leeds students ask #whyvote?
Young voters have claimed they feel let down or ignored by the political system in a TV debate in Leeds last night. Students grilled politicians from five political parties in a programme broadcast live by […]
UPDATE: Hyde Park man charged with murder of Leeds student
A Hyde Park man has been charged with the murder of Leeds University student Billy Mankelow. Thirty-one-year-old Richard Danter, who lives on Queen’s Road, appeared in court today for a brief hearing. He will stand […]
Vigil for Kenya university attack
Leeds has taken part in a worldwide vigil in memory of students killed in a terrorist attack at a Kenyan university. The memorial service was organised by the University’s East African Society to remember the […]