Firefighters are dealing with a blaze at Nottingham University. The fire is suspected to have started in the Glaxo Smith Kline building on the University’s Jubilee campus. According to a spokesperson the area is currently […]
News | Missing soldiers to be named in Brotherton War Memorial
The names of twenty-five World War One soldiers are to be added to the Brotherton Library Great War Memorial, as part of the University’s centenary commemorations. The names of the twenty-five soldiers, who were all […]
Sport | Five more super sports societies at Leeds University
Last week we brought you five great sports societies at Leeds University, but because there are just so many we decided to bring you even more this week. Take a look at some of the […]
News | Let University buy your student debt, says minister
The Government is researching an idea that would give universities more power to control their students’ debt. It has been suggested that universities buy graduates’ loans from the Treasury to create direct repayments, with the […]
News l Students accuse University of lacking principles over Laidlaw donation
Students have accused the University of lacking principles in accepting donations from “Tax Dodging Donor” Lord Laidlaw. In a public letter to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Finlay, students threaten to campaign […]
News | Vice Chancellor faces students' questions
Vice Chancellor Sir Alan Langlands came under fire from students over a range of issues this evening at Vice Chancellor’s Question Time. Sir Langlands was questioned on a range of hot topics from his pay […]
Comment | Smash mental health taboos on campus
Last week, campuses across the UK celebrated University Mental Health Day. While it’s always promising to see nation-wide efforts to stimulate positive discussion around mental health, it’s especially important that progress is made when reaching out […]
Blogs | A Guide to Social Etiquette Up North
“When you arrive at Leeds Uni old chum you simply must be aware of a few faux pas.” – Anonymous This could be the best piece of advice I received before university and, as I […]
Features | The truth about social class at uni
We might think University is a blank slate where we can start afresh, but our upbringing and background count for more than you might think. LS investigates the thorny issue of class. In a […]
News | Third strike lucky?
Dozens of members of staff went on strike on Thursday following what they have described as “an increasingly bitter row over pay”. Members of University staff and students stood outside the Union building in solidarity […]
News | Men charged over Leeds student crash death
Two men have been charged over a minibus crash that killed Leeds nursing student, Bethany Jones, in April last year. Jones, 18, was killed when a lorry collided with a bus travelling to Liverpool for […]
Features | The Tuition Fees – How have they really affected us?
Despite the new £9000 fees, the number of students entering into full-time higher education in 2013 reached a record high, with almost half a million undergraduates being accepted into universities around the UK. In fact, […]