20th November 2019
Sam Doak Investigations Editor A Glasgow Guardian investigation has found that Dionne Cocozza, The Brexit Party’s candidate for Glasgow North, has posted and shared a large amount of Islamophobic and otherwise problematic content on social media. A large number of Cocozza’s tweets concern the Muslim community in the UK and attempt to portray this community ...
18th October 2019
Sam DoakInvestigations Editor Following an investigation published by The Glasgow Guardian revealing the extent of the University’s stake in arms investment, a coalition has been set up by six University societies to protest for full divestment. A number of student societies and advocacy groups have formed a coalition to campaign for the University of Glasgow’s ...
15th September 2019
Sam DoakInvestigations Editor An investigation by The Glasgow Guardian has revealed the extent of the University of Glasgow’s financial stake in some of the world’s leading arms manufacturers and military services providers. According to a complete statement of the University’s investments, a copy of which was obtained by The Glasgow Guardian through a freedom of ...
4th September 2019
Sam DoakInvestigations Editor The University of Glasgow is ahead of schedule in its plan to divest fully from fossil fuels by 2024, a freedom of information request has revealed. As of 30 June, 5.3% of the university’s endowment was invested in companies within the fossil fuel industry. This puts the institution significantly ahead of its ...
29th January 2019
Tara Gandhi Investigations Editor “It is the attitude from above that we are a resource to be used to exhaustion” A Glasgow Guardian investigation has revealed that students believe the University of Glasgow is increasingly taking advantage of its Living Support Assistants. In the past six years the University has been gradually increasing the ...
11th December 2018
Georgina Hayes Editor 83% of Glasgow-based students feel that the Brexit vote does not represent their generation A Glasgow Guardian survey has revealed that Glasgow-based students overwhelmingly reject Brexit, and that they do not feel the result of the 2016 referendum represents their generation. The survey was launched just days before Theresa May’s ...
20th October 2018
Katy Scott Investigations Editor Two-thirds of those who reported the incident were unhappy with how it was dealt with The Glasgow Guardian recently conducted a survey which revealed that 37.6% of respondents have been a victim of sexual harassment or assault throughout their time at the University of Glasgow. Eleven instances occurred in the Glasgow ...
3rd June 2018
Roisin McCarthy Investigations Editor On 26th September, 2014, 43 students from a rural teaching college in Ayotzinapa, Mexico were brutally attacked and abducted as they made their way to commemorate the anniversary of the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre in Mexico City. What followed has been recognised by many as a cover-up by the Mexican government who ...
29th March 2018
Roisin McCarthy Investigations Editor Roisin McCarthy speaks to Justin Webb on preserving impartiality, empathising with Trump voters, and the future of journalism When sitting down for my 9am phone interview with Justin Webb, it strikes me that I am feeling fairly nervous. This makes a lot of sense given the fact a large proportion of my mornings ...
28th March 2018
Roisin McCarthy & Michaila Byrne Writers The presence of Nootropics in UK universities is on the rise. “Smart drugs” that students are turning to for aid in their studies include Ritalin, Modafinil, Adderall, Dexedrine and in rarer cases, cocaine and LSD. Students report improved concentration, memory, and alertness, claiming they can work for much longer ...
