8th November 2020
Glasgow were on the receiving end of a savage performance by a second-string Leinster side, who ran out 32-19 winners. The Pro14 can feel like a confusing place at the moment, it is a 12-team tournament titled the Pro14 which could have 16 teams as soon as next March if travel restrictions are eased. Amidst ...
8th November 2020
The two societies tried to crowd out the careers fair and challenged employers about their ‘unethical practices’. Glasgow University Arms Divestment Coalition (GUADC) and Extinction Rebellion Glasgow University (XRGU) teamed up to “disrupt” the Science and Engineering Careers Fair. Between 19 to 21 October, the Engineering and Technology Careers Fair was held by the University ...
8th November 2020
Scotland secure first win in Wales in 2002 with a 14-10 triumph. After months of intense competition, major upsets, and varied scorelines, the Guinness Six Nations came to a close on Halloween after a seven-month hiatus. It was a famous day for Scotland with their 14-10 victory over Wales at Parc Y Scarlets, securing their ...
7th November 2020
Things to see and do on a trip to the secretive country. North Korea: a name associated with dictatorship, economic depression, bad haircuts, and the possibility of all-out nuclear war. But what about tourism? With half the world in lockdown, you probably can’t imagine why someone would go to one of the most dangerous countries ...
7th November 2020
A student-friendly guide to book-buying that won’t bankrupt you – morally or financially. The start of the academic year has been a bewildering time for many on campus. The ongoing pandemic has dramatically altered the way in which we conduct our studies, and confusion is widespread across the university. In these unpredictable times, however, every ...
7th November 2020
Max Kelly gives us his reaction to San Diego Loyal walking off during a USL Championship match after player receives homophobic abuse. Earlier this month, a clash between San Diego Loyal and Phoenix Rising in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship, American’s second tier, was marred by a homophobic incident. The abuse – which was ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
