17th September 2018
Andrew Quinn Sport Editor It is an exciting time for women’s football at Glasgow University. Last year was the first time that there were two competitive football teams and more women were involved than ever before. The first team (the 1s) finished second behind Edinburgh in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Scottish First ...
17th September 2018
Scott McDonald Writer Scott McDonald takes a look at the latest innovation in streaming In July, visionary director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Only God Forgives, The Neon Demon) launched his new film streaming service, byNWR.com. In keeping with the style of Refn’s own work, the new platform aims to promote arthouse films. The Drive director ...
17th September 2018
Georgina Hayes Editor-in-Chief The Glasgow Guardian spoke to trailblazing comedian Janey Godley about the Fringe and working-class women in comedy You may know Janey Godley as a trailblazing Glaswegian comedian, or otherwise as the woman that famously welcomed the current US President to Turnberry Golf Course with a “TRUMP IS A CUNT” banner. If you ...
17th September 2018
Jack Corban Views Editor One of the biggest changes that comes with university is where you live – for many first years that will be student halls. Your living space is all very routine in the first year; a few may jump straight into renting their own place, but for most of us first year ...
17th September 2018
Georgina Hayes Editor-in-Chief A quick guide to veggie favourites in Glasgow Going to university when you’re a vegetarian is an exciting getaway from hometown pub dinners where your best bet at a veggie option is rabbit food or a bowl of chips. Glasgow in particular is known for being one of the most vegetarian-friendly places ...
17th September 2018
Julia Hegele Deputy Culture Editor – Theatre Theatre Editor Julia Hegele’s tips for navigating the Glasgow student theatre scene New to Glasgow Uni? Here’s a rundown of the collegiate performance programs in and around your new home! From en masse musicals to more abstract ventures, this is your guide to exploring this university’s ever-growing theatre ...
17th September 2018
Georgina Hayes Editor-in-Chief Glasgow is becoming a premier festival venue If you’ve just moved to Glasgow, then you’re in for one hell of a gig scene – no matter your music taste. Other than London, Glasgow is pretty much the only UK city you can guarantee that musicians from across the world will make sure ...
17th September 2018
Bethany Woodhead Views Editor Is parental income a fair indicator of financial aid? When you hear the word “university”, what is the first thing that pops into your head? Freedom, independence, the future, parties, studying… or for many, debt. Most students, despite diverging social backgrounds, associate university with large sums of debt. For non-Scottish students ...
16th September 2018
Georgina Hayes Editor-in-Chief The money the University received from slave-related wealth has a present-day value of between £16.7 and £198 million Glasgow University is to launch a “reparative justice programme” after discovering that it benefited by tens of millions of pounds from slavery. In total, the money the University received from slave-related wealth has a ...
15th September 2018
Rory Clark Sport Editor It’s around that time of year where Scottish football fans start to chirp up again. After a dormant summer, the new season is heralded by the mountainous path the nation’s clubs must climb to test their mettle against the continent’s best. Much to the rest of the country’s chagrin, newspaper columns ...
