March 2013 - Page 3 of 3 - The Glasgow Guardian



SRC 2013 interviews VP Education: Lucy Johnstone

5th March 2013

Louise Wilson Johnstone is the only candidate running for this position that has worked within the SRC before, this year filling the role of College Convenor for Social Sciences. Her manifesto focuses on improving academic facilities for students and improving the connections between Student Representatives, the SRC and University management. In three words, Johnstone describes ...


Muscatelli on Western Infirmary site redevelopment

5th March 2013

Louise Wilson Guardian: What would you personally like to see done with the Western Infirmary site? Muscatelli: I think it’s important that it’s not just the Western Infirmary site, and that’s why when we started the campus vision programme it was not simply about adding a few more buildings to our existing estate. We really ...


Female debaters victims of misogyny at GUU

4th March 2013

Louise Wilson Two female speakers, who had made it to the Final of this year’s GUU Ancients Debate, were  reduced to tears after a number of misogynistic comments were yelled out by hecklers in the audience. Marlena Valles, recently named Scotland’s best speaker, and Rebecca Meredith, who is ranked amongst the world’s best speakers, were ...


A beer snob’s ale trail

3rd March 2013

Joseph Trotter As you’re stood forlornly at the back of the Hive, half way up the sticky podium while a first year medical student dry humps your leg, we’ve all thought the same thing – where is the good beer? A quality beer, a crisp pint of ale can save turn even the worst of ...