And whilst the University of Glasgow should be proud of its continued support for a healthy student press, it is disappointing to learn that this ethos is not shared elsewhere in Scotland. The University of Aberdeen’s student newspaper, Gaudie, is now under the direct control of the President of the Students’ Association. Newspapers should not merely be a mouthpiece for local government, but this is effectively what Gaudie has become.

Students at Aberdeen have responded with an inspiring display of resilience by launching an alternative online news source, Vox Pop, and for their efforts they deserve not just praise, but the solidarity of their fellow student journalists. Good luck, Vox Pop!