Every year, at least £11,700,000 is shared between just 117 members of staff at the University of Leeds. The Office for Students (OfS) have published their first annual analysis of what senior staff are paid […]
An Ode to Roger Stevens
Everybody remembers their first time in the Roger Stevens building. Somehow, I had escaped meeting this mega-monument on my open day to Leeds, so it wasn’t until the timetabling gods allotted me the elusive “Roger […]
Are University Tuition Fees a Fair Price?
The cost of university tuition fees has consistently been a politically rousing topic. Since fees trebled under the coalition government in 2010, many continue to ask: can you put a price on education? With the […]
“People Almost See It as a Redundant Issue”: The Gryphon Interviews Youth Stop AIDS
Youth Stop AIDS is a youth-led movement campaigning for a world without AIDS. It seeks to challenge the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS and advocate for funding for new drugs and a cure for the […]
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 […]
University Mental Health Day Conference to be Held at Leeds
Reports consistently show that poor mental health is on the increase, particularly in young people. The Times recently reported an increase of over 70% in prospective freshers reporting mental health issues to their university since […]
Study Finds a More Effective Way to Persuade People to Kick the Booze
How do you think Kendrick Lamar thought up ‘Humble’ or Zac Efron developed a body reminiscent of the Greek gods? The answer is simple – they don’t drink alcohol. According to a study by the […]
Headrow House Bouncer ‘Relieved of his Duties’ Following Alleged Assault on Leeds Student
A University of Leeds student was reportedly assaulted by a bouncer last night at Headrow House, at club night Bobby’s Disco. The student, George Blackshaw, is a double-amputee, following an accident with a lawnmower at […]
No Christmas Plans? Why Not Stay Another Day in Leeds?
If you plan to stay in Leeds over Christmas, don’t fret; there are still plenty of events and activities to get involved with! The University runs an annual programme called ‘Christmas in Leeds’. It is […]
Leeds Ranks in Top 10 Unis for Research Grant Awards
The University of Leeds is in the top 10 institutions for securing research funding, analysis conducted by the Times Higher Education (THE) reveals. According to the data provided by six research councils, Leeds was ranked […]
Citizens UK Challenges Companies to Commit to the ‘Real Living Wage’
As an introduction to the ‘Real Living Wage’ week, beginning Monday the 5th of November, Citizens UK has called upon University of Leeds to join the movement of companies that pay the ‘real Living Wage’. […]
Plastic Free By 2023
The University of Leeds and Leeds University Union have pledged to stop using single-use plastics on campus by 2023, it was announced on Wednesday 7th November. Students have responded positively to the news that their […]