Penguin Random House x Grind pop-up to visit University of Leeds
Image Credit: Tanya Paquet on Unsplash On 18 May, students in the thick of exam season can take a break...
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Micro-Joys: Tiny Things That Stabilise You
What is a micro-joy? A micro-joy is a small, sometimes mundane moment or action that brings a little extra light...
First in the Family: How It Feels Being a First-Generation Student
Someone on LinkedIn really got under my skin today. They were arguing that a university degree is “not worth it,”...
“We know that we have to deliver more with less money” The Gryphon interviews Shearer West
The Gryphon sits down with the University of Leeds' Vice Chancellor Shearer West to discuss student finances, the state of...
Academic Imposter Syndrome: When Everyone Else Seems Smarter
It’s week five of first year, and I’m counting down the minutes until the end of my philosophy seminar. The...
Students take part in Reclaim the Night march across Leeds
Last Thursday, Leeds University students took to the streets as part of the city’s annual Reclaim the Night march, armed...
A dishonourable “festive” horror: The University of Leeds’ failure of choosing the right Christmas tree
Every time I enter the university to attend a seminar at Lyddon Terrace, to go to the university’s student union...
“Each rejection is difficult to take”: The experience of postgraduates in the labour market
As we approach halfway through the first semester of the academic year, many final year students are applying for post...
Which university will be next? Course closure for students in Nottingham.
What would you do if your dream course was suspended during the application process? This is the situation prospective students...
Lonely in a Crowd: Coping with Isolation at University
During my first month at university, I felt completely alone. I had lovely, kind and clean flatmates, the people on...