16th February 2018
Tomas Dvorak Writer Bequest from professor Ronald Drever’s estate will help to establish a new postgraduate scholarship in his name at Institute for Gravitational Research The University of Glasgow has received a bequest of £500,000 from the estate of Professor Ronald Drever, which will be used to establish and fund a scholarship in his name. ...
16th February 2018
Jonathan Peters News Editor Following the announcement of industrial action by academic staff this semester, hundreds of University of Glasgow students are organising in solidarity with their teachers. In an open letter to Principal Sir Anton Muscatelli and Chief Operating Officer Dr David Duncan, students expressed their support for the strike, and their dismay at ...
15th February 2018
Beth Oliver Deputy Culture Editor (Theatre) If anyone ever asked for a description of the American Deep South, they would receive an image that was about as different from Giffnock as is feasibly possible. Yet in Giffnock, on 8 January 2018, the Deep South came to life in Starlight Youth Music Theatre’s production of Whistle ...
15th February 2018
Holly Sloey News Editor The Student Representative Council (SRC)’s 2018 spring election nominations are now open. Nominations can be put forward for 41 different positions on the Council, including the 4 paid sabbatical positions (President, Vice President Education, Vice President Student Activities, and VP Student Support). Other available positions are the various academic officers, and ...
14th February 2018
Jennifer Bowey Writer The new reality show risks perpetuating the dark side of student drinking culture An open casting call has been issued for a new online reality programme called Come Sesh With Me. The premise for the show is students across the country attempting to host the most outrageous and entertaining house parties possible. ...
14th February 2018
Billie Armstrong Culture Editor Cocktail recipes for the loved up, and the loveless The annual commercially indulged guilt-trip that is Valentine’s day has arrived in the shape of a Wednesday, which in my opinion provides as good an excuse as any for some indulgent mid-week drinking. However you plan on spending your day, below are ...
13th February 2018
Jonathan Peters News Editor Lecturers’ union announces 14 days of strike action, across the UK The University and College Union (UCU) has announced that its members will undertake 14 days of industrial action between February and March. This comes after a ballot of members, in which 87% of Scottish members voted to support strike action, ...
12th February 2018
Amy Shimmin Writer Glasgow University Scottish Greens have launched a campaign, ‘Water Without Waste, to ban plastic bottles from campus. The society, which is affiliated to the Scottish Green Party, aim to encourage sustainable and reusable bottle usage, improve access to water fountains, and ultimately remove plastic bottled water from circulation on campus. With a ...
12th February 2018
Erin Gallagher Writer A run-down of what’s happening in Glasgow this Valentines Day If you’re not one for the cliched wine-and-dine date, here are some other interesting things happening in Glasgow this Valentines day. Whether it’s romance, friendship, or self-love you’re celebrating, do something different this V-Day. Steven Campbell: Love Take your beloved along to ...
11th February 2018
Jonny Smart Writer Just weeks before the launch of the fourteenth Glasgow Film Festival, the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has been accused of replacing paid roles with unpaid volunteer positions. The Glasgow Film Theatre, a registered not-for-profit charity, that also trades under Glasgow Film and the Glasgow Film Festival, has been criticized by the Better ...
