6th February 2017
Laurie Clarke Writer From Diagon Alley to a galaxy far, far away, the world of science fiction has long been a source of escapism and allegorical triumph. It’s little wonder then that these worlds are so densely populated by fans, who draw upon these stories to do good in their everyday lives. In 2016, one ...
6th February 2017
Wallis Spence Writer The UK Government has proposed a plan to reduce the number of international students in British universities from an average of 300,000 to ...
2nd February 2017
Criticism of student leadership after failure to nominate a candidate to replace Edward Snowden as rector of the University. Fraser McGowan Contributing Editor A former president of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) has questioned the ability of the organisation to nominate a suitable candidate for rector of Glasgow University, after it emerged that the there ...
2nd February 2017
Credit: Caroline C Evans Abbott Katy Scott News Editor Vice chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Anton Muscatelli, has been criticised for claiming expenses totaling £7,370 last year, despite reportedly earning £322,000. The expenses claimed by the vice chancellor include £2 for a bottle of water and £1,127 for five nights spent at the Ritz-Carlton ...
2nd February 2017
Credit: Caroline C Evans Abbott Osama Abou-zeid Writer Undergraduate medical students at the University of Glasgow are being allowed to opt out of role-play sessions designed to teach them how to deliver bad news to patients. A verbal warning is given at the start of these sessions, known as “Communication Skills Breaking Bad News/Bereavement”, directing ...
1st February 2017
Aleksandra Kurek Writer Currently on display at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the exhibition is a definite must-see for all those with an appreciation for an Art Nouveau aesthetic. ‘Alphonse Mucha: In Quest of Beauty’ is a great opportunity to see the original lithographs of many well-known posters by the Czech-born graphic artist. It ...
1st February 2017
Jessica Coslett Writer Writer Jessica Coslett reveals how Uncovered Artistry’s event at Stereo entertained with an eclectic line-up of musicians while also raising awareness about domestic and sexual abuse The four acts making up the gig provided a wide variety of music, from acoustic folk to retro rock; although music was a main focus, the ...
1st February 2017
Rhiannon J Davies Writer One of the many advantages of studying in Glasgow is having the whole of Scotland right on your doorstep. We get to put down our books and head to the hills whenever the weather (and the workload) allows it. Featuring jagged hills, breathtaking vistas, a plethora of lochs, abundant wildlife, Talisker ...
1st February 2017
Austen Shakespeare Reporter The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) will host a discussion panel focusing on islamophobia headed by SRC President Ameer Ibrahim. The event begins tonight at 6pm in the McIntyre building and will discuss the future of Muslims in the UK after Brexit. The discussion will address whether British Muslims should “become accustomed to ...
1st February 2017
Katy Scott News Editor LGBT+ History Month began at midday with the raising of the rainbow flag at the South Front of the University of Glasgow. The next few weeks will follow suit with a variety of events to celebrate LGBT+ history and culture. The flag raising will be followed later on by the launch ...
