1st May 2014 - The Glasgow Guardian



Toss the tickets to Tenerife

1st May 2014

Rebecca Corbett The other day, following my regular procrastination routine, I clicked on a BBC link that led me to the ten most beautiful islands in Europe. As I started scrolling down the list, I expected to see beautiful Mediterranean destinations with white sandy beaches, turquoise water and the promise of a sun-kissed glow. Undeniably, ...


Perches, liver birds and red devils: the role reversal

1st May 2014

Aidan Reid It seems rather poignant that Sir Alex Ferguson’s legacy at Old Trafford can be summed up by one of his most definitive quips to the media: Manchester United would one day knock Liverpool “off their fucking perch”. With hindsight, it is hard to quite capture how absurd such a claim would have sounded ...


University makes room bookings tougher

1st May 2014

David Santamaría The University of Glasgow’s guidelines for room bookings have made it more difficult for student clubs and societies to book a room in a University-owned building in order to hold a meeting or event. The Estates and Buildings service, which is responsible for administering the University Estate and which  manages room bookings, has ...