A year on from the first lockdown, Leeds University Union (LUU) have announced a new campaign to support live events professionals and performers who have been affected by the cancellation of events. The week-long campaign, […]
Everything you need to know about the West Yorkshire mayoral election
On the 6th of May, West Yorkshire citizens will be voting for the first ever mayor of West Yorkshire. Josh Elgin explains everything you need to know.
University announces new library study space booking system
The booking system used for library study spaces will be changed to make it fairer and more flexible and the number of study spaces on campus will be increased, the Interim University Librarian has announced. […]
Lead LUU: What will the students’ union elections look like this year?
This year, the Leeds University Union (LUU) elections, for which campaigning began on Monday, will take place during a national lockdown in which much of the university is closed and the students’ union itself has […]
LeedsFess hopes algorithms will help students find lockdown love
The university confession page LeedsFess is hoping to help students in Leeds find lockdown love with a new matchmaking quiz. LeedsLaughLove, which was announced on Valentine’s Day, involves a series of personality and what-if questions […]
Students may receive university offers after results day under new plans
The Education secretary has revealed plans to change the university admissions system, so that applicants are offered places based on their actual exam results rather than predicted grades. Gavin Williamson said the overhaul is being […]
Former University of Leeds professor criticised for sending anti-trans film to schools
McIntosh retired from the School of Chemical and Process Engineering in 2014 and is currently the director of the organisation Truth In Science, which produced the film.
Students need to prepare for potential rat infestations in Leeds this winter
The “perfect storm” of a Covid-19 lockdown coupled with freezing temperatures could lead to a rise of rat infestations in Leeds this winter, pest control experts have warned. The warning comes as it is believed […]
Government urged to ensure students can return home for Christmas
Ministers have come under pressure this week to guarantee university students will not be forced to stay on campuses over the winter break. Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, told Sky News: “I very much want […]
“They surrounded us and said we are taking your details”: Freshers speak of lockdown isolation
It has long been expected that the first week of this semester would be different, but the ‘rule of six’, a 10pm curfew for pubs, as well as the continued closure of nightclubs, meant that […]