Jess Tait explores the conflict between teachers and the government throughout the pandemic. Whilst both agree that education is important, ‘this foundation does not seem to bring them together’.
Wales’ travel ban: The fracturing of the union
So far in what has been a turbulent year in UK politics, Wales’s First Minister, Mark Drakeford has added fuel to the growing political conflict. Historically, Drakeford has remained loyal to the union, however, it […]
Five Ways of Dealing with Conflict
Conflict is generally undesired, and many don’t know what to do about them when in fact, they’re normal.
Is It Time for a Complete Withdrawal in the Middle East?
Penelope examines the humanitarian, political and military consequences of Western countries’ continued intervention in the Middle East. After the US’s abandonment of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, and the punishment of Iran for ‘violating’ […]
Sanctuary Scholarships Set to Launch
The University of Leeds was recently pleased to announce that it will be offering Sanctuary Scholarships for forced migrants to the UK, in an effort to make a university education more accessible for asylum seekers and […]
Is Climate Change the Forgotten Factor in the Syrian War?
Climate change is one of the factors that is shaping this world and can still have many unrealised effects on the planet, resulting in more widespread impact in human lives than originally thought. The effect […]
News | Students turn out for Syria
On Friday Leeds students marked the third year anniversary of what has become one of the most devastating and bloody internal conflicts of recent history. A host of Leeds Union societies including LUU Save the […]
Comment | Syria? So last week…
Last week Syria, this week Nigella’s marriage breakdown … Where and who will be in the headlines tomorrow? News stories come and go faster than we can process them. In fact, we are so inundated […]
News | Syrian students seek extra support
Syrian students have voiced their dismay at the support being offered to them by the University and the Union. Despite Leeds waiving or deferring some tuition fees, they also need financial aid for accommodation. Privately […]
LS1 Interviews: foodie and former war writer, Bruce Palling
Currently a prolific food and wine blogger and a columnist for the Wall St Journal, Bruce Palling doesn’t think it is a contradiction that he started his career writing about wars and conflicts. A failed […]
The Syrian crisis… on our doorstep
Syrian students in the UK are facing hardship after their funding has been cut, leaving some with fears of expulsion or the possibility of returning to dangerous conditions in their home country. Charlotte Prince spoke […]
Nobel Intentions?
Contentious though it may be that the European Union has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, it’s hardly a departure from precedent. That respected peace campaigners from Mahatma Gandhi to Václav Havel have been […]