In 2018-19, an estimated 132,600 plastic cups and bottles produced at Fruity were not recycled. New statistics discovered by The Gryphon have revealed large quantities of plastic waste produced by the weekly club night at […]
Staff Unions Balloting For Strikes, with Possible Action Before Christmas
Various trade unions are balloting for strike action at the University of Leeds. Read to find out how this might affect your education.
Black Students Awarded 1st Class Degrees Four Times Less Than White Students in 2018
Statistics published by both The Gryphon and the University reveal large disparities between White and Black students in particular at the University of Leeds Black Students were awarded Class 1 degrees at the University of […]
Is the New Union Co-Op Too “Bougie”?
The ‘champagne socialist’ archetype has always had a long time association with students. The idea that we’re a bunch of middle class, Starbucks-craving, hummus-sucking, avocado-worshipping slacktivists waiting in the queue for a £5 bowl of quinoa has a long history.
Free Water Bottles Anyone?
Over 10 years ago, in 2008, students at Leeds participated in a referendum that saw a historic banning of the sale of single-use plastic bottles in the student union. Being the first Union in the country to do so, Leeds students held their heads high in being the forerunners of placing sustainability before profit.
LSTwo Showcases New Music Ensembles, 8.12.18
Next Saturday, an eclectic range of 10 international musical works by living composers will be performed by LSTwo, the student new music ensemble of the School of Music, directed by Dr Mic Spencer. The event […]
An Evocative Afternoon Of French Choral Music
An audience of music students, professors, friends and more filled the University’s Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall last Friday in support of the School of Music choirs, directed by Bryan White. Made up of singers from […]
The FUAM Graduate Art Prize Exhibition 2018
The FUAM Graduate Art Prize rewards the artistic excellence of graduating students from BA Art and Design and Fine Art at the University of Leeds. Now in its sixth year, the annual exhibition showcases the […]
Golden Moment: Omo Lola Jewellery
Emily Harris chats with the sibling super team behind Omo Lola Jewellery and learns the significance behind their bold designs. Omo Lola Jewellery, an independent jewellery brand established in May 2018, is a maturing project […]
Tension mounts for Varsity 2018
Image Credit [Leeds Varsity] Despite the university year just starting, the University of Leeds sports teams’ preparation are well under way, training hard for their biggest sports extravaganza of the year: Varsity 2018. Occurring on […]