17th February 2017 - The Glasgow Guardian



Next year’s SRC President to run for election unopposed as nominations close

17th February 2017

Jess Owen and Kate Snowdon News Editor & Editor As of 4pm today, nominations have closed for the upcoming Students’ Representative Council (SRC) elections. There are 62 candidates for 33 different positions, with the 8 remaining positions receiving no nominations at all. This is the lowest number of positions to receive no nominations in the ...


Review: Trainspotting 2

17th February 2017

Rory Jones Writer In 1996, Danny Boyle was at the top of his game. A young and hungry Mancunian director with an eye for vibrant, dynamic visuals that drew inspiration from the likes of Kubrick, and an ear for iconic, on-the-pulse soundtracks. His sophomore film Trainspotting was his calling card, launching not just his career ...


The Tories For All

17th February 2017

Tom McDonald Writer Having recently written an article for The Glasgow Guardian in which I joined the call against the government’s thankfully unrealised move to axe A-level Art-History, I attracted the reproach of a friend and fellow student who had discovered my article on Facebook and proceeded to impart some advice to the end of ...


A Life in Letterpress @ The Lighthouse

17th February 2017

Alan Kitching is currently exhibiting a retrospective collection of his work at The Lighthouse. Felicia Bengtsson Writer Kitching is one of the few key artists using traditional letterpress techniques today. In a culture that is increasingly focused on the digital form of media, Kitching is able to retain his relevance while remaining steadfast in his ...


Glasgow comes second among Scottish unis in latest QS rankings

17th February 2017

Megan Brass Writer The University of Glasgow has held onto its 2nd place position among Scottish universities in the latest QS world rankings, coming in 63rd globally and 18th in Europe. Glasgow University ranked lower than the University of Edinburgh, which came in 19th but surpassed the University of St Andrews and University of Aberdeen, ...


The GURFC – The Success Story

17th February 2017

Jordan Carlisle Writer Despite Glasgow University Rugby Football Club disbanding in 2008, they have recovered to thrive on and off the pitch Over the last number of years, the story of Glasgow University Rugby Football Club has been one of significant success. Founded in 1869, the organisation predates Glasgow University Sport Association, GUSA, itself, and ...