As the novel coronavirus spread around the world, affected millions of the people’s lives, and forced Universities and schools to shut down across the country, the Government has claimed it is striving to do all […]
University of Leeds Ranks Third in UK in THE Impact Rankings
Times Higher Education (THE) has released its Impact Rankings 2020 where it evaluated the performance of universities based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the University of Leeds achieving the 11th position […]
#LeashLUU 2020: Which Dog Would You Like to Self-Isolate With?
Several weeks into lockdown and with most of the editorial team having moved back home for the time-being, there’s one group of individuals who have certainly enjoyed everyone being stuck at home with no choice but to take them on walks and cuddle them all day long.
Therefore we decided to do a little competition to brighten up your spirits between the team. So without further ado, please browse below and vote in our own very exclusive election for which dog you’d most like to self-isolate with.
University of Leeds Engineers Create ‘Quick Fix’ to Increase Ventilator Availability to Treat Coronavirus
Individuals from Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust and the University of Leeds have collaborated to make modifications to sleep apnoea machines in order to create vital ventilators to treat patients suffering from Coronavirus. Engineers, physicists, academics […]
Leeds University Student Revealed to be Past Member of Fascist Party in Documentary
In a documentary called Britain’s Ultra Nationalists, Journalist Aran Tori travels around the country interviewing the nation’s Far-Right Extremist groups, speaking to people such as Tommy Robinson and members of the New British Union (NBU). […]
Nexus Column Cost Over £100,000 to Build
It has been revealed in a Freedom of Information request to the University of Leeds that the Converse Column, situated at the southeast end of campus, cost the University £117,241 to build in 2018. On […]
Governor of California Declares Homelessness a ‘National Crisis’
At a press conference on 4th December 2019, Gavin Newsom, the California Governor delivered an ambitious speech to stop the growth of homelessness in California. The governor declared the issue a “national crisis” and the […]
Wales Plan to Ban Single-Use Plastics from 2021
The Welsh Government have revealed plans to ban single use plastics such as plastic straws, cotton buds and plastic cutlery. The legislation, which is still required to pass through government, aims to outlaw these single-use […]
Online Choir Spreads Joy Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Welcoming new members every week, rehearsals for the choir started on 17th March and are to continue every Tuesday. However, this is not at odds with current lockdown restrictions: it all happens online. ‘Sofa Singers’ […]
University Offers Staff and Equipment to Support NHS in Effort to Fight Coronavirus
Last Friday, the University of Leeds announced it was doing its part in helping fight the coronavirus epidemic by offering support in terms of equipment, staff, and its campus space. The University has made available […]
Over 4000 Sign Petition For University Grade “Safety Net” to be Implemented
Following the successful implementation of a “safety net” regulation at a number of UK universities, a petition has been created for the same to be considered at the University of Leeds. The safety net will […]
University Declared UNESCO World Heritage Site Just Two Weeks After Students Leave
Just mere weeks after campus closed, the University of Leeds campus has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]