20th January 2023
The University of Glasgow has issued a joint statement with the Student Representative Council (SRC) concerning student numbers in response to the SRC’s “Cap Student Numbers Now!” campaign. The statement, released on the University’s website today details a jointly agreed action plan between it and the SRC. The University has committed to zero growth for ...
20th January 2023
Lucy reflects on the haute monde causing trouble in paradise. SPOILERS AHEAD Can the real Ned Schneebly please stand up. School Of Rock legend Mike White checks another roster of obnoxious Americans into a luxury White Lotus. In this second season of his anthology triumph, he swaps Hawaii for Sicily, and positions gender dynamics as ...
19th January 2023
Writer Yousef Alhumaidi discusses the festive experience in Kuwait. What does December mean to me? December is the last month of the year in which we spend a lot of time studying and working. For me, it’s the month in which I set plans and visions for a new year full of success. Here in ...
18th January 2023
Our writer Martin Mullaney argues that the Scottish independence dream lives on, despite what it might look like from an outside perspective. In 2014, the first, and thus far only, Scottish independence referendum was held. I was ten years old, though quick to remind anyone who would listen that I would be eleven in October, ...
18th January 2023
A survey found that people living in Glasgow have low happiness levels relative to most of the UK. Views Columnist Ellie writes about why she loves the city, regardless. I love Glasgow. I grew up in a small village in the Surrey Hills with a corner shop that shut at 2pm. The most exciting thing ...
16th January 2023
A summary of things to look out for over the next three weeks. The annual Celtic Connections festival returns to Glasgow from Thursday 19 January to Sunday 5 February, offering a lineup of musical, theatrical and other events encompassing traditional, folk, indie, jazz and Americana genres. A range of venues throughout the city will host ...
16th January 2023
The Black feminist punk band sell out their Glasgow show. Punk died six years ago according to Joe Corre (the late Dame Vivienne Westwood’s son). Though he lambasted its transition into a “marketing tool” used by the music industry, the success of Big Joanie’s UK headline tour – Glasgow being their 3rd sold out show ...
13th January 2023
Writer Grace looks at the life and legacy of Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir. Doddie Weir, the former Scottish professional rugby player and founder of the My Name’5 Doddie foundation, passed away at the age of 52 on 26 November 2022. Doddie was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in 2016. Doddie’s passing had the ...
12th January 2023
The strike action follows the rejection of a pay offer from UCEA that UCU determined “falls way short.” The University and College Union (UCU) announced today that every college and university across the UK will participate in an 18 day strike between February and March. There will also be a marking and assessment boycott taking place ...
12th January 2023
The cost of living crisis is affecting us all. We speak to UofG students about the impact of rising energy bills on their standard of living. The cost of living crisis has engulfed the bulk of the population across the UK, with many families and students faced with the decision of either heating their homes ...
