5th March 2013
Louise Wilson Claire Diamond Today the outrage over the sexist heckling at a Glasgow University Union debate on Saturday night reached a new peak. Following threats by prominent student societies to disaffiliate from the GUU if further action was not taken, a petition has also gone viral online and has attracted nearly 3000 signatures of ...
5th March 2013
Oliver Milne Jess McGrellis is the current SRC V-P Student Support. Prior to her year as a sabbatical officer she was President of Glasgow University Lesbian, Gay,Bisexusal and Transgender Student’s Association. Oliver Milne spoke to the Presidential candidate, who is standing unopposed. Guardian: You’ve listed amongst your achievements the University debt policy, begun under your ...
5th March 2013
Oliver Milne Louise Graham is the current Games convenor at the Glasgow University Union and has a background in mental health outreach. Oliver Milne spoke to the candidate for Vice President Student Support who is standing unopposed. Guardian: In your manifesto you spoke about your experiences on the GUU Board of Management, what skills acquired ...
5th March 2013
Claire Diamond Guardian: Why do you want to be VP Student Activities? O’Connor: I would love to be elected as your VP Student Activities because I want to represent all students in a role which I believe I am the best candidate for. Every aspect of this remit is one where I know I can ...
5th March 2013
Claire Diamond Guardian: Why are you running for VP Activities? Rae: For me, it’s all about the issues. It’s not about staying in a job for twelve months. It’s a new role so we need someone who understands the SRC, which I can bring to it having been involved in student media and with the ...
5th March 2013
Louise Wilson 72% of representative positions on the SRC have, in the upcoming elections, gone uncontested or will remain vacant in the lowest amount of nominated students since 2009. Two of the uncontested positions are for the paid sabbatical roles of SRC President and Vice President (Student Support), which in all likelihood will be filled ...
5th March 2013
Claire Diamond Guardian: Why are you running for VP Activities and what would you bring to the role over the other candidates? Edge: I can get Freshers’ Week pumping, and I can promise Glasgow’s will be the best RAG week in the UK. RAG week is potentially not in my remit, it will probably be ...
5th March 2013
Louise Wilson Coombs also has no experience within the SRC, but as President of the Swimming & Waterpolo Club and co-founder of the Food Co-Op he has a clear knowledge of how the SRC functions and is well-liked among students. His manifesto leans towards more involvement between the SRC and societies, helping Fresher’s through their ...
5th March 2013
Louise Wilson Paris has no experience within the SRC, but his involvement with SNP Students as National Convenor has meant he is well-known across campus. His manifesto is shaped by his political ideologies, particular in light of fees and creating a more democratic relationship between students and University management. In three words, Paris describes his ...
5th March 2013
Louise Wilson A recent study has highlighted a rise in “educational inequality” in Britain as the majority of those who go on to study for postgraduate degrees are coming, increasingly, from richer backgrounds. The study, undertaken by The Sutton Trust, found 11% of people now hold postgraduate degrees, equating to 2.1 million people. However, the ...
