As part of Freshers Week at the University of Leeds, Hyde Park Picture House and Leeds University Union are collaborating to treat students old and new with a fortnight of outdoor screenings.
Leading LGBTQ+ body and UCU call for an end to “systemic transphobia” at University of Leeds.
The University of Leeds’ LGBTQ+ Staff Network and University College Union (UCU) have written a joint letter to the VC Simone Buitendijk calling for an end to what they call the “hostile environment” on campus for transgender staff and students
Million-pound refurb of Mabgate’s Hope Foundry gives hope to Leeds’ creatives
MAP Charity will make a huge step towards revitalising Mabgate’s creative community in July, as work begins on a million-pound restoration of its headquarters, Hope Foundry.
New Leeds pizza restaurant offers 1000 free meals to celebrate its launch
Pizza Punks, an Italian restaurant chain specialising in sourdough pizza, fresh pasta and craft cocktails, is offering 1000 lucky customers the chance of a free meal in their new site in Leeds city centre. As part of their 1k meal giveaway, all you have to do is register here on their website for a free pizza or pasta dish during their opening weeks.
Life Below: a touching testimony of the North’s working-class history
The new play from Dec Kelly manages to explores the lives of two generations of a mining family without resorting to trite cliché.
LeadLUU: Alex Gibbon
As voting for LeadLUU kicks off, we speak to the Gryphon Editor candidates. For manifestos and more information, click here. Who are you? I am a single and lonely and my instagram is @alex.gibbon Otherwise, […]
Can’t Stop the Music: How Budding Artists are Coping in a World of Never-Ending Lockdown
Alex Gibbon chats to some of the creatives from LUU BandSoc about the struggles of being a musician in these hugely uncertain times.
Red Cross Resurrection: “I’m really hoping to make it a place for students to support students”
How Hannah Jones managed to resurrect Red Cross Society on the University of Leeds campus and the positive changes they are working towards this year.
In The Middle with Dman
“I use my autism to make my corner of the world a bit nicer.” Alex Gibbon caught up with lovely local legend Dman to discuss accessibility in nightlife for Disability History Month.
Alexis Taylor: Slow and sweet electronic styling for an extremely grateful post-lockdown crowd
Alex Gibbon headed down to Belgrave for a long-awaited return to live music from Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor.
‘Queen & Slim’: Compelling Lovers-On-The-Run Tale of Police Brutality Is Not Afraid To Slow Its Pace
It’s Black History Month and, to celebrate, local cinema stalwart Hyde Park Picture House are screening a series of films that explore Black culture. Melina Matsoukas’ directorial debut Queen & Slim is about to be […]
Reading Is Fundamental!
After finding success as a pop-up stall, the team behind The Bookish Type have opened up new premises to give Leeds its first-ever queer bookshop. Associate Editor Alex Gibbon caught up with Ray and Nicola […]