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, […]
“Shocking figures”: Women in finance paid two-thirds less than men
New research shows that women employed as directors at the UK’s largest financial services firms are paid, on average, two-thirds less than their male counterparts. Data published in February underlines the continued existence of the […]
The ‘Rona remix: A review of all the strains so far
The all-you-need-to-know guide to the COVID-19 strains.
The Covid-19 outbreak at Napier and the hostile environment
In January of this year, 178 people tested positive for Covid-19 at the Napier army barracks in Kent where asylum seekers are being held. The following month, an inspection was carried out by the Independent […]
Top London principals and Labour MPs discuss A Level challenges
Séamus O’Hanlon reports on Tuesday’s parliamentary panel on the impact of COVID-19 on schools.
5 Podcast Recommendations for Your Daily Walk
With Spring just beginning and the weather getting better, we can finally start going out for more walks. So, I have put together some podcast recommendations to help liven up your laps of Woodhouse Moor… […]
A-Level and GCSE results to be decided by teachers
In March last year, the government’s decision to cancel GCSE and A-level exams cast a looming uncertainty over UK students – how would grades be awarded? Would qualifications be awarded at all? Whilst 2020 students […]
Out of laughs? The future of comedy in a post-Covid society
Can comedy bounce back after the pandemic? Joshua Bates reports
Boris Johnson Announces Roadmap Out of Lockdown
Boris Johnson has announced a ‘roadmap out of lockdown’, which includes proposed dates for the reopening of society in England. This comes after the current success of the vaccination programme, with 19.6 million people receiving […]
What can COVID-19 teach us about reducing air pollution?
Studies have shown a worldwide reduction in air pollution as a result of the national lockdowns… could the COVID-19 pandemic be guiding us towards a greener future?
International students ask for tuition fees reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic
This month, international students studying at Russell Group universities joined forces and asked for a 30% reimbursement for tuition fees that would compensate for the challenges they have faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They […]
We seem to have forgotten about Antimicrobial Resistance. Here’s what you need to know
Ella Spittall speaks to Professor Alex O’Neill from the University of Leeds about one of the biggest global killers.