22nd October 2017 - The Glasgow Guardian



Quidditch: From fantasy to reality

22nd October 2017

Glasgow University’s Grim Reapers are a club on the rise Cecilia Rostbøll Norberg Writer Since quidditch was first practised in the United States of America 12 years ago, the sport has battled its way into the public view and is continuing to win interest from a growing audience. Currently there are 25 competing countries, with ...


University of Glasgow students waiting up to 40 weeks for counselling appointments

22nd October 2017

Isabel Thomas Writer A recent Freedom of Information request made by the Scottish Liberal Democrats has revealed that students at the University of Glasgow had to wait up to 40 weeks for a counselling appointment. The information reported that the longest waiting time for an appointment was 276 days – longer than the length of ...


Review: The Union Kitchen, GUU

22nd October 2017

Kyle Gunn Deputy Culture Editor: Food & Drink Finding a good lunch around campus can be surprisingly tricky. The West End is full of great little places for something to eat (the University Café on Byres Road has always been my go-to because of the crisp, golden perfection of their chips and their properly excellent ...


University of Glasgow Principal Anton Muscatelli recognised in annual Wonkhe Power List

22nd October 2017

Zara Ali Writer Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, has ranked sixth on this year’s Wonkhe list of the most powerful people in higher education. Wonkhe is a think tank for higher education policy, people, and politics. Its annual Higher Education Power List is made up of the top 50 individuals ...