22nd February 2017
Sam Wilson Reporter The University of Glasgow was recently revealed to be 19th in The Times Higher Education’s list of ‘The World’s Most International Universities’, replacing the likes of MIT and Harvard University. The University scored 88.6 out of 100 for taking on international staff, students and co-authors, and scored 81.6 for international reputation: a ...
22nd February 2017
George Marsden Writer What responsibilities do universities have? At first, answering this seems simple: a university’s responsibility is to educate. But what exactly is the point of education? Through answering that, the reason for a university’s existence and the ultimate responsibility it bears to society should become obvious. Too many regard this question as trivial; ...
22nd February 2017
Wallis Spence Deputy News Editor Scottish universities are witnessing a decline in the number of applications from students from disadvantaged backgrounds. 11 of the 18 institutions of higher education in Scotland witnessed a drop in numbers of disadvantaged undergraduate students under the age of 21 in the academic year of 2015-16. The Scottish Government stated ...
22nd February 2017
Hamish Morrison Investigations Editor The Glasgow University Psychology Society is to hold an event on the 23rd of February entitled “Men’s Mental Health”. The event, which will take place in the Boyd Orr Building from 6pm-8pm will feature a talk from suicidologist Professor Stephen Platt of the University of Edinburgh. Professor Platt will discuss his ...
