University staff threaten to strike again over pay and conditions
Students could again be disrupted by strike action this semester after the University and College Union (UCU) opened a strike...
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Climate activists to march on Light Night Leeds ahead of COP26
A group of nine Spanish climate activists will reach Leeds on Friday, as part of their nearly 1000 km hike...
Wakefield Council rejects plans for a ‘homeless hostel’, citing antisocial behaviour and crime fears
Wakefield Council has rejected plans for a homeless hostel, stating that the proposed plan would raise concerns of antisocial behaviour...
Maureen’s Caribbean Takeaway owner nominated for ITV’s Lorraine award
Maureen’s Caribbean Takeaway, located in Roundhay Road, Leeds has been serving delicious meals for almost two decades now. The restaurant...
Youtube commits to removing anti-vaccine content
YouTube has committed to removing content promoting false information about approved vaccines, building on the ban around misinformation on the...
Universities warned that online learning doesn’t offer value for money for students
The controversy surrounding university tuition fees continues, as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warns UK universities that...
Nine Russell Group universities still have links with arms dealers
More than a third of the Russell Group have either taken money or invested in arms trade firms over the...
Afghanistan faces an uncertain future after Taliban takeover
After 20 years of the US’ War on Terror, President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American forces from Afghanistan...
Leading LGBTQ+ body and UCU call for an end to “systemic transphobia” at University of Leeds.
The University of Leeds’ LGBTQ+ Staff Network and University College Union (UCU) have written a joint letter to the VC...
Million-pound refurb of Mabgate’s Hope Foundry gives hope to Leeds’ creatives
MAP Charity will make a huge step towards revitalising Mabgate's creative community in July, as work begins on a million-pound...
