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Author: George Davis

An interview with Sir Alan Langlands

Posted on 19th June 202019th June 2020 by George Davis

After 7 years, Sir Alan Langlands is stepping down from his role as Vice Chancellor of the University of Leeds in August. The Gryphon sat down with him (virtually) to discuss the state in which […]

Government Gives HS2 the Green Light

Posted on 17th February 202017th February 2020 by George Davis

After an internal review, the government has given the go-ahead for construction of the High Speed 2 rail network (HS2) to continue. The project has sparked controversy due to its spiralling costs and delays. Stage […]

Leeds University To Be Hit By Second Round of Strikes

Posted on 3rd February 202014th March 2020 by George Davis

The University trade union UCU have announced that their members have voted to take 14 days of strike action in February and March of this year. UCU represents most academic staff, including lecturers and professions, managerial […]

A New Dawn for the Broken Labour Party? An Interview with Dawn Butler

Posted on 3rd February 20203rd February 2020 by George Davis

“I don’t like losing. The last election was a catastrophic loss, the country needs better,” says Dawn Butler, the Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities and MP for Brent Central. She is the […]

Academic Staff Moving Towards Strikes on 25th November

Posted on 22nd November 201922nd November 2019 by George Davis

The University of Leeds is one of sixty higher education institutions where members of the trade union UCU have voted in favour of taking industrial action. UCU represents most academic staff, including lecturers and professions,managerial […]

Staff Unions Balloting For Strikes, with Possible Action Before Christmas

Posted on 27th October 201929th October 2019 by George Davis

Various trade unions are balloting for strike action at the University of Leeds. Read to find out how this might affect your education.

Average Leeds Air Pollution Levels Could Lower Exam Results by 1.83%

Posted on 4th October 20194th October 2019 by George Davis

A recent study has found that higher levels of air pollution can have a detrimental impact on students’ exam results by decreasing their productivity.  The investigation, carried out by PLOS medicine and based on 3000 […]

New Report Sets Out Achievable Targets to Make Leeds Carbon-Neutral

Posted on 3rd May 20193rd May 2019 by George Davis

According to Sir David Attenborough, “right now, we’re facing a man-made disaster, the collapse of our civilisations is on the horizon. But together we can make real change happen.”  His hope that the planet can […]

Study Finds a More Effective Way to Persuade People to Kick the Booze

Posted on 6th February 201915th March 2019 by George Davis

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 […]

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