Leeds community pays tribute to “warm” and “welcoming” university student after fatal Woodhouse Lane crash
Tributes have been paid to Owen Ford, a Leeds student remembered for his “warm personality”, after his death following a...
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University Funding across the UK: A Continuing Crisis in 2026
Image Credit: Jakub Żerdzicki on Unsplash In 2025, it was reported that university students in England are receiving only two-thirds...
“We know that we have to deliver more with less money” The Gryphon interviews Shearer West
The Gryphon sits down with the University of Leeds' Vice Chancellor Shearer West to discuss student finances, the state of...
Car Crime on the Rise in Hyde Park and Headingley: Students Warned to Stay Vigilant
Following a Freedom of Information request by The Gryphon, West Yorkshire Police stated there were 34 thefts from cars reported...
Leeds restaurant closures claim more victims
In January 2026, Leeds witnessed the closure of many beloved and respected restaurants. Despite strong reputations and good footfall, many...
RIP Revs: The growing precarity of Leeds student nightlife
The abrupt closure of such a well-loved and popular student venue has joined several other extinct, student-orientated nightlife venues, adding...
University of Leeds students host “performative male” contest outside of Leeds union
On January 31, a group of Leeds students gathered at the entrance to the Leeds University Union to participate in...
£1bn VAWG Strategy: Will It Make Leeds Safer for Women?
In December 2025, the government published a new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). Critical to this...
Construction of the new White Rose Railway Station is set to restart after a two-year break
Construction originally began in March 2022 and stopped in spring 2024 because of on-site problems.However, now that ‘legacy issues’ have...
Students take part in Reclaim the Night march across Leeds
Last Thursday, Leeds University students took to the streets as part of the city’s annual Reclaim the Night march, armed...