£1bn VAWG Strategy: Will It Make Leeds Safer for Women?
In December 2025, the government published a new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). Critical to this...
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86 Sexual Offences Reported in Headingley and Hyde Park This Year
Following a series of assaults reported in Hyde Park, The Gryphon submitted a Freedom of Information request to West Yorkshire...
Roger Stevens voted best city building
University of Leeds landmark, Roger-Stevens, has been voted the city’s favourite building in the People’s Choice Award, part of the...
An “Explosive Increase”: Report Reveals 92% of Students use AI
A recent survey of 1,000 students shows an “explosive increase” in the use of generative AI over the past year,...
Night Time Economy in Leeds ‘Simply Unfeasible’ with Fewer Students Going Out
Last month, Leeds saw the closure of Old Red Bus station, a well-loved student hotspot, which was forced to shut...
Rita’s Beer Hall Opens in Former Leeds Walkabout
Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom officially opened its doors to Leeds on Friday, (6 December). An exciting new addition to Leeds...
COP29 Sparks Backlash Over Oil Deals and Human Rights Abuses
What is COP29? The 11th of November 2024, marked the beginning of COP29 - the annual U.N climate change summit,...
Global Implications of Trump’s election
“Trump's first term suggested that the only truly predictable thing about the way he behaved was its unpredictability”- Dr Martin...
The Gryphon interviews Professor Loveridge: what is on-campus geothermal drilling?
Walking around campus the last few weeks, you may have seen what seems like a very elaborate science experiment more...
Calls for increased glass attack prevention after former Leeds Rhinos star blinded on Call Lane
Former Leeds Rhinos player, Matthew Syron, has been leading a campaign to ban glass in bars and nightclubs after 9pm....