Employees at Union supermarket reveal ban on drinking water and other issues relating to work. “There’s a lack of honesty and communication in general”, one employee tells us It has recently come to light that […]
Talking Disability and Student Life
University life can be difficult, but it proves to be even more challenging for students with disabilities. Aino Lappalainen interviews two disabled students to get a glimpse of their experiences and struggles. Having a disability […]
Why Join a Society?
Jess Farmer, online editor for society, discusses the reasons why you should get involved in a society during your time at university.
What‘s on this Black History Month?
This Black History Month, LUU is exploring a whole host of ‘Black &’ identities through the following line-up of events:
Finding Your Feet as a Mixed Race Student in Leeds
Ellie, LUU‘s Health and Wellbeing Ambassador, gives her advice on settling in at Leeds as a person of mixed race: “For anyone who may be feeling similar to how I was in these first few weeks, is to remember that you are not alone here“
Creating Connections and Change With Leeds’ Pan-African Society
Sifuma Wekesa – Vice President of the Pan-African Society – discussed decolonisation, education, and the founding of one of LUU’s newest societies Coming into concept in February 2019 and becoming official during October 2019, LUU’s […]
Big Open Party: The Society For Everyone
BOPsoc reveals their society’s origins and aims for inclusivity for all to Jody Tideswell. Only two years old but rapidly growing, BOPsoc are a unique inclusive society who are endeavouring to create a relaxed and […]
African Caribbean Society: Revitalised Powerhouse of Leeds
This week Penelope Helbest discusses the African Caribbean Society’s rebranding and their early success with President Kingsley Duru. The Leeds African-Caribbean Society, for those who’ve been keeping an eye out, has undergone a major – […]
#LeaveLeedsTidy 2019 Results in 17.5 Tonnes of Items Donated
#LeaveLeedsTidy, the donation scheme run by Leeds University Union (LUU) along with groups like Rainbow Junktion and Zero Waste Leeds, has resulted in 17.5 tonnes of items to be recycled and upcycled. The scheme is […]
‘Hilariously Macabre Yet Beautifully Performed’ – Music Theatre’s The Addams Family
To say Music Theatre’s production of The Addams Family ‘sprang into life’ from its first moments would be a disservice to the hilariously macabre yet beautifully performed show the society put on. From the instant […]