6th November 2020 - The Glasgow Guardian



Six UofG Academics recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

6th November 2020

They received nominations for their services in medicinal and scientific fields. Six professors from leading University of Glasgow colleges are among those receiving the Queen’s Birthday Honours this year. During the Covid-19 pandemic, four researchers from the College of Medical, Veterinary, and Life Sciences have been honoured for their services to the NHS, while the ...


So your favourite artist is a terrible person…

6th November 2020

When your favourite singer puts their foot in it, can you separate the art from the artist? Nothing makes you regret developing a limbic system like celebrities using social media. Now it seems that we can’t go six seconds without seeing a treasured figure’s name trending on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. It’s a ...


Editorial: Pausing to give thanks

6th November 2020

In their November editorial, Holly and Jordan pause to give thanks after a turbulent year.  In the UK, Thanksgiving can feel like an alien concept to us. After all, what’s a British Christmas without bitching about your family to your uni friends, complaining about Boris Johnson over the dinner table (which will definitely set off ...


Covid-19 plans for Daft Friday 2020

6th November 2020

The 112th Daft Friday will be used to show the work of the GUU’s painters and builders. The Glasgow University Union will still be hosting their annual Daft Friday event, though the Union has made some changes to ensure safety during pandemic restrictions. Typically held on the last day of first semester, Daft Friday (and ...


Students warned after safe drug-consumption van arrest

6th November 2020

University of Glasgow medical students advised to cut ties with Glasgow’s safe drug-consumption van after the arrest of its founder. Students at the School of Medicine have been warned to stay away from Glasgow’s safe drug-consumption van after its founder was arrested by police on 23 October. The arrest of the alleged founder of Glasgow’s ...


Could this be GUU-dbye to the student union?

6th November 2020

In interviews with Nam Ranpuria, GUU president, and Ruaraidh Campbell, QMU president, the presidents discussed the future of the student union and the difficulties of surviving Covid.  The Glasgow Guardian sat down with Nam Ranpuria, Glasgow University Union (GUU) president, and Ruaraidh Campbell, Queen Margaret Union (QMU) president, to discuss the future of the student ...


Glasgow suffers loss of £120m as students stay away from the city

6th November 2020

 The research by Studee found the true cost of Covid-19 for Glasgow . Glasgow has suffered a loss of £120m as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Research from Studee, who studied the effects of Covid-19 on university towns and cities across the UK, found that such towns and cities have suffered a cumulative loss ...


Review: Pumpkin Jack

6th November 2020

A rambunctious trip through all things spooky is let down by its core gameplay mechanics. Banjo Kazooie, Conkers Bad Fur Day, Donkey Kong, whatever the hell Gex was. All relics of a dead genre of 3D platformers revolving around expressive cartoon animals bouncing and brawling their way through contrived, yet often hilarious and charming adventures. ...


Rangers on course to ruin the party after recent results

6th November 2020

After a derby win, a European win and a further advantage in the league. Steven Gerrard’s Rangers look good to stop the 10. Rangers made a huge statement of intent in their 2-0 win at the home of their city rivals Celtic last Saturday. Steven Gerrard’s side continued their unbeaten start to a season that ...