Revision Myths
The anxiety, the stress, the turning nocturnal in an attempt to cram in as much revision as possible; students need no reminding that the exam period is fast approaching. So with 2 weeks until the beginning of exams, are there any ways you can boost your chances of success? There are many revisions aids out [...]
Gang suspected in spate of Union thefts
Police say an organized gang may be responsible a spate of thefts in the Union. Victims had high value items stolen from their bags and purses, in a series of nine separate incidents in one evening. In response to the incidents, which happened on April 19, the Union has heightened its security. Patrols are also [...]
University accused of racism
A recent student has publicly accused the University of racially discriminating against her while she was studying. Sanaz Raji was forced to leave the University after her scholarship was withdrawn. Raji, who was studying for a PhD at the Institute of Communications (ICS), has launched a petition demanding that the University stops treating international students [...]
LS meets the Vice Chancellor: The Final Word
Why are you leaving? One last big academic job before I hang up the boots, I think. If you read anything about leadership they all say that 7 to 10 years is about the right length of time. And after that, you’re in too close. You can’t necessarily see what the problems are, and fresh [...]
Leeds shops offer sanctuary to scared students
The Union Exec has helped launch spaces in the city where students in danger can take refuge. The ‘Safe Spaces’ project is using a variety of Leeds landmarks to give students a recognisable place where they can seek help. Participants include the student unions of Leeds University, Leeds Metropolitan and Leeds Trinity as well as [...]
‘Prolific’ campus thief jailed
A man has been imprisoned for two and a half years after stealing from University property, having been apprehended by Security. Mark Devine, of Holbeck, Leeds, was found guilty of theft, fraudulent use of a stolen bank card and burglary. Polices sources told Leeds Student that Devine, 37, was a ‘prolific’ burglar and that he [...]
Security leave students feeling “unsafe” after drug raid
Two students arrested in their Halls for possessing drugs have launched an official complaint against University Security. The students say that they “no longer feel safe” in their own flat, after they were held in “a hostage like situation” on the evening of their arrest. In their complaint the girls also claim that they were [...]
Exec rally students before EDL protest
The Union Exec has called for students to “come together” against racism ahead of a student rally this weekend, organised in opposition to an English Defence League (EDL) demonstration in Leeds. On Saturday, the EDL will hold a protest against a community centre planned by the UK Islamic Mission, in Moortown. The group state that [...]
University considers £10 library fines
The library is considering raising fines to as much as £10 a day, this newspaper can reveal. In a statement to Leeds Student, the University confirmed that it is considering a new range of daily fines for items that have been recalled, ranging from £2 up to £10. The potential rises come alongside a change [...]