March 2019 - Page 8 of 11 - The Glasgow Guardian



Glasgow City Council approves £548m “remortgage” plan

5th March 2019

Bronagh McGeary Deputy News Editor Glasgow City Council needs to raise around £548m to settle equal pay claims Glasgow City Council has approved plans to finance the recently agreed upon equal pay settlement by selling off venues to an arm’s length body and leasing them back. The Council and the equal pay claimant group represented ...


Interview and analysis: Scott Kirby – SRC President

5th March 2019

Hamish Morrison News Editor Current VP Student Activities Scott Kirby combines a good amount of experience with a manifesto that is more ambitious than one might expect for an uncontested candidate. Making the SRC visibly involved with local and national political campaigns is likely a good way to increase the SRC’s profile and could help ...


Live blog: QMU President’s Debate hustings

5th March 2019

Welcome to the Glasgow Guardian’s live blog of the QMU President’s Debate Hustings, starting at 6pm on 5 March. Feel free to tweet us any comments or questions @GlasgowGuardian or message the Glasgow Guardian Facebook page. ...


Live blog: SRC hustings – sabbatical

5th March 2019

Welcome to the Glasgow Guardian’s live blog of the SRC Sabbatical Hustings, starting at 6pm on 5 March. Feel free to tweet us any comments or questions @GlasgowGuardian or message the Glasgow Guardian Facebook page. ...


Work set to begin on two new ‘super-crossings’ on University Avenue

5th March 2019

Isabel Thomas News Editor These ‘super-crossings’ are expected to improve both pedestrian safety and allow for a further footfall of students. As part of a programme of improvements to University Avenue, two new “super-crossings” are to be built in order to improve pedestrian safety around the University. These two new crossings are expected to equip ...


Interview and analysis: Liam Brady – VP Education

5th March 2019

Ina Tribukait Reporter Liam is the only candidate running for the paid sabbatical position of VP education. This role will (among others) leave him in charge with the academic reps on council and to deal with all things learning and teaching at the University. The previous experience he has as an SRC school representative leaves ...


Interview and analysis: Owain Campton – GUU President

4th March 2019

Tara Gandhi Investigations Editor In a contested race, Owain Campton is the only candidate for President of the GUU that is choosing to interview with The Glasgow Guardian. His nine page long manifesto covers every issue that will be faced by the GUU in the upcoming year, and in person he is well versed on ...


Interview and analysis: Matilda Handley – GUU Honorary Secretary

4th March 2019

Tara Gandhi Investigations Editor Matilda was well-versed in all areas of the GUU, with surprising levels of experience within the Union for a second year. Already having been a PSM and working on committees such as constitution and welfare has provided her with a good insight into the Union and what it will need as ...


Live blog: GUSA Hustings

4th March 2019

Welcome to the Glasgow Guardian’s live blog of the GUSA Hustings, starting at 6pm on 4 March. Feel free to tweet us any comments or questions @GlasgowGuardianor message the Glasgow Guardian Facebook page. ...


Interview and analysis: Paddy Everingham – GUSA President

4th March 2019

Laurie Clarke Editor Current President Paddy Everingham looks to be the one to beat for this year’s GUSA Presidency. Running for re-election, Paddy has eight months of experience in the role to equip him in his candidacy, which he believes set him apart from the other candidates who face a “steep learning curve” when first ...