In recent weeks, Universities across the country have had to take action in order to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19 as the government has simultaneously escalated measures including a […]
LUU Gender Pay Gap Narrows
Leeds University Union (LUU) reported a decrease in the mean gender pay gap of 2.1% in comparison with data from 2018. LUU currently has a mean gender pay gap of 11.6% with the mean male […]
University of Leeds to Shift to Online Teaching on 27th April
The University of Leeds has made the decision to transition to full online teaching and learning from Monday 27th April, the date students were due to return from the Easter holidays break. This decision was […]
We’re being selfish about Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a big deal. Wuhan has been devastated, and over 80,000 people in China are infected. Italy has already been totally quarantined, and there is genuine talk that some UK cities might follow suit. […]
ELYSIAN in Review
LRFS2020 was a record-breaking sensation. Lydia Varney reviews the event.
Silverware for Leeds Uni Futsal Team
Image Credit- @leedsunifutsal With a league title for the Leeds University’s Second team and a runners-up finish for the First, the 2019/20 season has been a campaign of real success for the futsal club at […]
University of Leeds Student Tested for Suspected Coronavirus
A University of Leeds student has been tested for suspected coronavirus. Two people in hazmat suits and an ambulance were reported by at least two people outside the Ellerslie Global Halls of Residence on Lyddon […]
Professor Simone Buitendijk is Appointed the New Vice-Chancellor at the University of Leeds
Professor Simone Buitendijk , previously the Vice-Provost for education and Professor of Maternal and Child Health at Imperial College London has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University. The news comes after Sir […]
Students Sign Open Letter Criticising ‘Discriminatory’ LeadLUU Policy
Prospective LeadLUU candidates have written and submitted an open letter to the Leeds University Union, decrying a ‘discriminatory’ policy and asking for a resolution. The letter, signed by over 30 students, was prompted by a […]
Clare Redman: Why I Should Be Gryphon Editor
I’ve spent 3 years being a part of The Gryphon and benefitting from the wonderful opportunities it provides for contributors and would love the chance to give back to the community. By serving as a […]
Jess McCarrick: Why I Should Be Gryphon Editor
I’m running for Gryphon Editor for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, my background is in design, I currently study fashion marketing and so have developed a good sense of effective presentation. Layout and editing are […]
Safi Bugel: Why I Should Be Gryphon Editor
I want to be Editor-in-Chief of the Gryphon because I believe in the importance of print and student journalism. However, I also think there are big structural issues within the paper that need to be […]