At present, the transparency of international supply chains often falls short when examining the global injustices faced by those at the heart of manufacturing; the workers. Workers face exposure to lethal toxins, banning of unions, […]
Students fearful as pre-teen gang rampage local streets
The Gryphon spoke to students in Leeds about the events of the last week. Following the recent reports of a machete wielding pre-teen gang in Hyde Park, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that four arrests […]
Mental Health vs. Physical health: Is ignoring government guidelines sometimes the right thing to do?
Caring for our mental health has always been essential, but now maybe even more than ever! Amid a global pandemic and during a second lockdown, it is easy to forget about taking care of ourselves and prioritising our mental well-being.
How Hazaar is Helping Leeds Students Become More Sustainable
Introducing Hazaar the Facebook marketplace that is helping students to be more sustainable
University students and staff strike against full tuition fees and lack of Covid-19 support
Hundreds of students and staff members are planning to strike in a bid to obtain better living conditions for those living in halls and a reduction in tuition fees.
Covid-19 has Amplified Student Loneliness and Distress
As Leeds University has not been asked to close, a growing concern for the well-being of students has become a major issue faced by the university.
Over 50 universities hit with COVID cases, with thousands of students affected
Thousands of cases of Coronavirus are being reported by students across the UK, leaving many uncertain about whether returning to university was the right thing to do in the current climate. Students are distraught, […]
Students will go home for Christmas, says Education Secretary
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says university students will be allowed to go home for Christmas, but they may need to enter a 2 week self-isolation period before returning. The government is under pressure to guarantee […]
The Results are In: Virtual Freshers’ Week, Reviewed by Freshers.
Ever wondered what virtual Freshers’ was like this year? Look no further. Josh Elgin asked First Year’s what they really thought.
POLIS students successfully campaign to reinstate modules on gender, race and colonialism
POLIS students Freya Curtis, Eleanor Noyce and Victoria Pearce wrote an open letter to Deputy Vice Chancellor Tom Ward calling for the university to ‘review and reverse’ their decision.
The letter gathered nearly 100 signatures from fellow POLIS students and describes the amended module catalogue as ‘Eurocentric, westernised and whitewashed’.
Keep Calm and Carry On: How to enjoy nights out safely
If you were given £10,000 to stay indoors for longer, to not attend or host house parties and to socialise with strangers as infrequently as possible, would you comply? Would you give up raves, house […]
Dear International Freshers…
Clarissa Leung offers her advice for international freshers starting university in the current climate.