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The blog of the six elected leaders of your students' union, working full time to make your time in Leeds even better. Find out more.

Mon 29 Oct 2012

Leeds in London - Demo 2012

On Wednesday 21st November, Leeds will be joining Students’ Unions from across the country on a march in London to...
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Fri 14 Sep 2012

When I was a Fresher - Part II

We know you’re excited. We know you’re nervous. We know you can’t wait to get here and...
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Fri 07 Sep 2012

When I was a Fresher - Part I

Starting uni is a huge deal for everyone, but don't sweat it – we’re your Student Exec and we...
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Tue 22 May 2012

Funding Your Future

A few weeks ago students in our Better University forum voted to support the Graduate Tax as an alternative to...
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Tue 15 May 2012

All work and no pay

A couple of weeks ago I put forward the idea to oppose unpaid internships to the Better University Forum. Internships...
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Fri 04 May 2012

Committee Training Coming Soon!

Committee Training Days   Thursday 7th and Friday 8th June 2012   With handovers imminently happening across all clubs and societies the...
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Mon 30 Apr 2012

Should Leeds have an elected mayor?

On Thursday, as well as being able to elect a councillor to represent your area, you will be able to...
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Tue 24 Apr 2012

The Unsung Heroes of this Year

Sometimes having great clubs and societies can make my life hard!   Over Easter the Activities Exec had the task of...
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Inequality in the heart of Leeds

46% of children in Hyde Park and Woodhouse still live under the poverty line, as do 32% of kids in...
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Tue 17 Apr 2012

Are you the next leader of Black History Month?

Are you interested or involved in Black or Asian history, culture and community? Are you passionate about student-run events...
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Thu 29 Mar 2012

Love You Moor!

It’s sunny, warm (for Britain at least) and revision is nowhere near as appealing as somewhere green – where better...
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Tue 20 Mar 2012

An update on Virgin Media

On Friday 9th March, myself and local councillor Jamie Matthews, along with a reporter from Leeds Student, met with Virgin...
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Fri 16 Mar 2012

Do you rate your landlord?

There’s nothing better after a long day in the library than walking back to a warm, cosy house, sitting...
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Fri 02 Mar 2012

Tea, Music, and more student space in the Union

Back in 2008 when Mark and I were just freshers, the Union set up The Peanut Gallery. As a student...
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Wed 22 Feb 2012

What do smoothies, skipped food and bunting all have in common?

Last year at the Better University forum, we passed an idea that the Union should lobby the university to become...
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Tue 21 Feb 2012

Seize the opportunity

We all know that at the moment it can be difficult to get a job once you leave University. That...
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Fri 17 Feb 2012

Where would you rather sit?

It’s Friday afternoon. You’re sat in a non-descript Roger Stevens’s lecture theatre. You know the lecturer...
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Tue 14 Feb 2012

Who is your club or society endorsing?

Hi If you didn’t already know then the Leadership Race to decide which six students will lead LUU next...
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Mon 13 Feb 2012

Article (198)4

Last Friday (10th February), “Article 4 Direction” came into force in Leeds. It is an extra power that allows Leeds...
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#luuasks - why you should answer...

Today we begin #luuasks. #luuasks will give you the opportunity to have a say in some of the stuff that...
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