30th January 2021 - The Glasgow Guardian



UofG law professors urge for Scotland to form their own Erasmus alternative

30th January 2021

Writing in The Herald, Professors Jim Murdoch and John Finlay argue for Scotland to establish its own Erasmus alternative claiming the UK’s Turing scheme is “highly likely to fail”. In a joint article published in The Herald, Professors Jim Murdoch and John Finlay from the School of Law argue that Scotland must form their own ...


Glasgow City Council provides additional funding to support children from low-income families during lockdown

30th January 2021

The extra financial support follows the Council’s winter payment of £120 to children of low-income families. An additional fund announced by the Glasgow City Council will ensure every child eligible for free school meals receives a fortnightly payment of £25 to support families during the current lockdown.  The grant was announced after the most recent ...


Students relying on foodbanks during pandemic, according to new study

30th January 2021

NUS study reveals that three in four students are concerned about their financial situations post-Covid as a number turn to foodbanks for help. A study by NUS revealed a number of students are needing to rely on food banks as 75% remain concerned about their future finances.  60% of students continue to feel the impact ...


Glasgow and Strathclyde University Labour Clubs endorse two candidates for Glasgow MSP list

30th January 2021

The upcoming election is scheduled to be held on 6 May this year. In a joint statement on social media on Wednesday 13 January, Glasgow University Labour Club (GULC) and Strathclyde University Labour Club (SULC) announced that they will be endorsing Paul Sweeny and Pam Duncan-Glancy for the Glasgow regional list in the upcoming MSP ...