President-Elect Donald Trump will face tough challenges once in office but in the meantime he’s been facing some challenges of his own, finally settling a six year long lawsuit against his company, ‘Trump University’. The […]
Gold-flecked GM ‘wonder-wheat’ to feed the world
An Essex University Professor, Christine Raines, is leading a team of scientists who are at the forefront of research into genetically modified crops. This team is researching whether wheat can be made to increase its […]
Campus Watch: Coventry safe sex initiative offers students £400 to have sex on camera
A Coventry University project aimed at reducing the number of young adults with STIs has been criticised after offering students £400 to have sex on camera. Project leader Dr Katie Newby explained that the films […]
Freshers’ Week ‘a waste of time and money’
Private school head teachers from around the country have called for universities to start lectures sooner and have branded Freshers’ Week potentially “isolating and expensive”. William Richardson, general secretary of the annual Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ […]
Investigation into racist and anti-semitic t-shirts
Exeter University has launched an investigation into racist and anti-Semitic T-shirts students at a recent social in Exeter are alleged to have worn during a freshers week event. Pictures taken by a fellow student reveal […]
A Leeds Night Out: The Freshers Guide
Monday: Mint Warehouse At Mint Warehouse you’re starting your week the right way. You’ll be guaranteed to be dancing all night and comfy trainers are a must (a pair you won’t mind getting sticky from […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Back to Uni style guide
So you’ve stocked up on all the boring Uni supplies such as kitchen appliances and bedding and now it’s time to make sure your Uni style game is on point. Remaining stylish whilst still looking […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: J is for Juggling
Dubious title; I know. But bear with me. In short: life is a sort of juggling act, especially if you are a student. Living away from home becomes the rather difficult task of balancing work […]
Going to University in Leeds tops all other cities
Admittedly, I, and most people I know, had seldom thought to venture into Leeds before uni open days. This faraway Northern land was rumoured to have arctic temperatures, no phone signal and nothing more than […]
What’s on in Society this weekend?
Society: What’s on this weekend? October 2nd This Girl Can – Women in Sport: A fun interactive sports session that will look at how the ‘This Girl Can’ campaign is impacting the student lifestyle. Participants […]
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 […]
EXCLUSIVE: Laidlaw Library opens doors
The Gryphon gained exclusive access to the new multi-million pound Laidlaw Library, which will open for the first time on Wednesday. The estimated £26m investment boasts nearly a thousand study spaces, innovative technology and a […]