7th January 2023 - Page 3 of 3 - The Glasgow Guardian



Should we rewrite women’s emailing style?

7th January 2023

Ruby Veronica explains why women’s emailing style is not a problem, but the response to it is. Assuming the author of an email is female, based solely on linguistic evidence, such as vocabulary choices or intonations, would be as silly as choosing pink to wear because it is the social expectation for a girl. However, ...


BAME and international students at UofG need more support

7th January 2023

While the degree-awarding gap between BAME and white students is narrowing, what can the university do to actively work towards closing the gap completely? Last month, The Glasgow Guardian published a report on the difference in award gap between students of colour (referred to as BAME students) and white students. According to the report, BAME ...


Vivienne Westwood: The Dame of Punk’s Legacy

7th January 2023

Katherine Prentice gives an overview of Vivienne Westwood’s legacy following the iconic fashion designer’s death on 29th December 2022.   Pioneering fashion designer Vivienne Westwood sadly passed away on December 29th at age 81, leaving behind a legacy of legendary fashion looks, moments, and a lifetime of advocating for environmental and social issues close to her ...


Glasgow hospitality workers ‘Get Home Safe’ campaign win

7th January 2023

Glasgow City Councillors unanimously back new “Get Me Home Safely Campaign” calling for employers to provide hospitality workers with transport if their shift ends after 11pm. Glasgow City Council (GCC) has become the largest authority to support the Get Me Home Safely campaign (GMHS) in a move Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham, hailed as an ...


The plight of exams

7th January 2023

Rothery Sullivan unpacks the student body’s opinions on whether examinations should remain online or in-person. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the University of Glasgow has undertaken a significant shift towards online examinations, ranging from timed exams to 24-hour open-book exams. During 2020 and 2021, in-person exams were banned as people were not allowed to ...