Coordinates: 53°47′46″N 1°33′50″W / 53.796°N 1.564°W / 53.796; -1.564
| Institution | University of Leeds |
|---|---|
| Location | University Square, Leeds, LS2 9JT |
| Established | c. 1900 |
| Members | c. 32,000 |
| Affiliations | National Union of Students, British Universities Sports Association, Aldwych Group |
| Website | http://www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk |
Leeds University Union (LUU) is the representative body for the students at the University of Leeds, England. LUU is a charity for over 32,000 students. LUU is led by students, although many of the decisions are made by staff. There are shops, bars and clubs in the Union building. Some of the money spent is used to support students in the form of funding for clubs and societies and a range of services including an advice centre, volunteering projects and academic support.
Read more about Leeds University Union: Facilities, Media, Student Activities, The Review, Running of The Union, The Student Executive, Student Executive Restructure, Jack Straw, LUU Referendums, Affiliations
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