I’m the World Editor of The Glasgow Guardian and a fourth-year International Relations student
As a World editor, I cover stories from all around the globe. As a native English, German, and Bulgarian speaker, she feels especially passionate about reporting on human rights issues from a global perspective.
Working for The Glasgow Guardian over the past 3 years, Athina has gained experience in news writing, interviewing political figures, reporting during COP26, supporting fellow writers, and publishing online, as well as in-print. She strives to to contribute towards amplifying people’s voices, raising awareness within student communities, and shedding light on pressing injustices. In 2024, Athina was highly commended for Best Journalist in Scotland by the Student Publication Association for the second year in a row. In 2023, she was also shortlisted for Student Journalist of the Year at the Amnesty Media Awards. The previous year, Athina was honoured to be highly commended for Best Scottish Political Piece and shortlisted for Best Human Rights Story in the UK by the Student Publication Association.
Last updated: 09/02/2024
Dozens of Chinese surveillance cameras used inside a University of Glasgow building have been linked to allegations of Uyghur human rights abuses and security fears, an investigation by The Glasgow Guardian has found. The Glasgow Guardian has identified at least 49 CCTV cameras inside a Glasgow University building which were
As the community mourns the killing of UofG alumni Dima Alhaj in Gaza, her relatives share heartfelt memories of the young WHO staff member. On Monday, 27 November, over a hundred University of Glasgow students and members of the public attended a candle-light vigil in the cloisters to honour the
Data seen by The Glasgow Guardian suggests there to be over 500 empty rooms in University-owned accommodation. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request obtained by The Glasgow Guardian has revealed substantial decreases in the overall occupancy rates of student accommodation available to University of Glasgow (UofG) students compared with the
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, The Glasgow Guardian speaks to a number of Palestinian students in Glasgow. On 7 October 2023, militant group Hamas attacked Israel, killing around 1,200 people and kidnapping 240 hostages. The unprecedented October 7 attack marks the bloodiest day in Israel’s history
World Editor Athina Bohner speaks to climate campaigners at a #StopRosebank rally in Edinburgh and reflects on the international dynamics underpinning the environment, economy, and energy security. “Our future feels like it is being stolen from us”, Meg tells me in front of the UK Government building in Edinburgh. Her
The Glasgow Guardian has spoken to dozens of students regarding their views on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, following the First Minister’s shock announcement. On Wednesday, 15 February 2023, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned in a surprise press conference. The UofG law graduate served as the country’s First Minister for eight
Glasgow Against Arms and Fossil Fuels (GAAF), a student-run divestment campaign, officially launched last Friday with a rally to hand in an open letter of demands to university management. On Friday 3 February 2023, approximately 100 students gathered at the Main Gate to demand that the University of Glasgow fully
Features Editor Athina Bohner speaks to dozens of Iranian anti-regime protesters demanding freedom for Iran. On 19 November 2022, impassioned voices demanding “freedom for Iran” engulfed the streets of Glasgow, as over 1,000 protesters of all generations marched from Kelvingrove Park to Glasgow Green. While proudly singing pro-democracy songs in
Features Editor Athina Bohner spoke to dozens of UofG students and funeral-goers in Edinburgh to better understand Scottish public opinion about the British monarchy. When Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September 2022, aged 96, the UK seemed to come to a staggering standstill. However, while the
The Glasgow Guardian sits down with the newly-appointed NUS Scotland president, Ellie Gomersall. In conversation with The Glasgow Guardian, National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland president Ellie Gomersall has addressed the most pressing issues of the day for University of Glasgow students, from the rising cost of living to mental
