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...
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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...
“Why Aren’t You Drinking?”: Sobriety as a Fresher
It's a Friday night, and I'm staring at the notes app on my phone screen. I attempt, and ultimately fail,...
The Government’s rise in tuition fees is long overdue, but the crisis facing universities goes much deeper
Tuition fees are a contentious issue on student campuses across the country, and Leeds is no exception. Since their introduction...
Leeds Researchers Join Global Warning on Critical Climate Tipping Points
Researchers from the University of Leeds have joined an international team warning that the world has reached the first of...
Yorkshire museums to get £3.5M Funding
Museums across Leeds stand at a pivotal moment having obtained around £1 million from the Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal...