Sadly due to COVID-19, the much anticipated end-of-term Fruity was cancelled. There is a silver lining though because tonight, on Friday 27th March, starting at 9pm, Leeds Student Radio (LSR) will be hosting a 3 […]
University of Leeds Cancels All Physical Teaching To Combat Coronavirus
Following the Government’s recommendation that all educational settings remain open, the University of Leeds have announced their practical steps to ensuring that staff and students are protected from the spread of COVID-19. With effect from […]
BREAKING: Leeds University To Deliver Most Classes Online by Wednesday
The University of Leeds has announced its aims to transition to full online teaching and learning for all lectures and non-practical classes by 6 pm on Wednesday 18th March. This was announced via email today […]
4,600 Trees Financed by Leeds University Ecosia Installation
Last month, the University of Leeds left Google behind, switching its default search engine to Ecosia. This web browser uses ad revenue to fund tree planting and environmental projects across the globe. In the short […]
Thousands of Pounds Revealed in Library Fees at the University of Leeds
How many of us can honestly say that we have not racked up the occasional library fine? Deciding to hold onto that book a few days past the due date or ignoring the pesky request […]
Students Sign Open Letter Criticising ‘Discriminatory’ LeadLUU Policy
Prospective LeadLUU candidates have written and submitted an open letter to the Leeds University Union, decrying a ‘discriminatory’ policy and asking for a resolution. The letter, signed by over 30 students, was prompted by a […]
Drop-Out Rates Higher for Minority Students
Statistics published by both The Gryphon and the University reveal that certain groups of students face a far greater likelihood of dropping out of university. Between the academic years in 2018/19, statistics reveal that University […]
The Clouds Part for Climate Change Modelling
A new ground-breaking research project, co-led by scientists at the University of Leeds, is attempting to make sense of one of the biggest mysteries in our skies: clouds. The high-tech five week survey will analyse […]
Leeds Dancers Dazzle Nottingham.
The Ballet Society, the Modern Dance Society and the Irish dancing society from the University of Leeds proved they were a force to be reckoned with this weekend, bringing home trophies in an annual University […]
Old Bar: The Musts And The Must Nots
The hidden gem on the Lower Ground of LUU is Old Bar. Old Bar left a mark on me as soon as I first visited Leeds Uni. I could see myself sat in there doing pub quizzes. And now look at me, it’s Thursday evening, and that’s exactly what I’m doing.
University of Leeds Becomes First Russell Group University to Install ‘Ecosia’ Search Engine
At the start of term, on Monday the 27th of January, Leeds will have become the first Russell Group University to install the ‘Ecosia’ search engine across all campus computers. Following a successful student-run campaign […]
LUU’s Working Class Awareness Week
Here’s the who, what, when, where and why of LUU’s inaugural week creating space to celebrate, discuss and highlight the experiences of students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Working Class Awareness Week emerged as a passion-project […]