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Academy's opening threatens Refectory's reputation

New Carling Academy in Leeds looks set to draw in the crowds

Concerns are mounting for Leeds University's Refectory as this season's line-up is already showing the effects of the impending arrival of the Leeds Carling Academy. Since its entrance into the music scene in the late 1960s, the Leeds University Refectory has been one of the most popular venues for students to see top quality bands up close. However, as the new Academy's event list begins to take shape it seems bands are now moving away from the traditional university location. Having played host to bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, The Refectory is most renowned for The Who's live recording there in February 1970. The album "Live at Leeds' was the band's first live record. In recent years, chart acts including the Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party and The Killers have performed at The Refectory. Ed Kitts, a second year history student, said: "The Refec has so much history and is a staple diet of the hardcore Union goer." However, with the Academy Music Group (AMG) opening their 19th venue in the UK later this month, the long-term… Continue reading...

Students break University contracts to advertise in halls

Company bosses know student employees flout policy

Students could risk eviction from their halls by advertising for promotions companies, Leeds Student has learned. Read more

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Editor controversy sours elections

Record turnout sees CIA candidates separated by only two votes

Controversy surrounding the Leeds Student Editor position has marred this year's Leeds University Union (LUU) elections, which registered a record number of voters. Read more

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Media socs sweet success

LUU media societies are celebrating a string of nominations for national media awards

LSRFM was nominated in nine catagories at this year’s national Student Radio Awards announced on Wednesday

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Staff braced for cuts

Budget cuts to annual university expenditure will effect staff.

Plans to reduce the University’s annual budget by £35 million have sparked concern among staff and students about potential job losses.The decision was made public on Wednesday October 7 when staff and student union representatives were told that the savings were going to be made.

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LS speaks exclusively to Vice Chancellor Michael Arthur

University budget facing £35m reduction

Read our full interview with Vice Chancellor Michael Arthur here.

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Feeling L.O.S.T?

New outdoor society created

Inspired by a trip to Canada, a group of Leeds students have set up a new society hoping to bridge the gap between home and international students.

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Student survey results below average

Leeds falls below average in NSS

The University of Leeds has come below the national average for assessment and feedback in the National Student Survey (NSS).

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VC reveals "significant error" to senate

VC admits serious planning error in financial forecasts

The Vice Chancellor Professor Michael Arthur has admitted that a serious planning error affected the University’s financial forecasts.
In a speech to Senate on 21 October, the VC said that the mistake, made in the summer of 2008, had an impact on the University’s five-year financial plan.

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Institute in crisis

"Heavy-handed autocratic approach"of senior staff criticised

LEEDS STUDENT EXCLUSIVE

Conflict within the Institute of Communications Studies (ICS) has led to a senior member of staff stepping down as programme head, Leeds Student can exclusively reveal.

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A distinct lack of communication

Problems surrounding the ICS refuse to go away

A meeting held on Thursday November 5 seems to have failed to fully address any of the major issues surrounding the Institute of Communication Studies (ICS).

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