27th October 2023
Strathclyde defeated GUFC 6-0 on 25 October resulting in one of Glasgow’s biggest defeats in the season so far. Another Wednesday, another Aldi Cup match for Glasgow University Football Team Men’s 1. Held at Garscube Sport Complex, this week’s opposing team was Strathclyde Men’s first team. The two teams were tied for second place on ...
15th October 2023
Javier Mella, GU Muay Thai Alumni and Fight Convenor, spoke on his experiences and personal preparation around his participation in the upcoming Muay Thai Fight Night. On 11 November, the first installment of the anticipated biannual Muay Thai Fight Night takes place in Glasgow University Union’s famous Debate Chamber. Separate from Glasgow Boxing Fight Night, ...
14th October 2023
After last week’s defeat to Edinburgh, Mark Adams’s side needed to prove themselves against a strong Aberdeen side. After a disappointing match last week against Edinburgh Men’s First team, resulting in a 5-1 loss, Glasgow University Football Club (GUFC) set out to play their second match in the Aldi Men’s Scottish Cup, Tier 1. GUFC ...
14th October 2023
In recent times, the English Premier League has begun to pull away from the pack, emerging as the most popular destination for players, and the home of the biggest spenders in the market. The English Premier League, or the Premier League as it is most commonly known, is the most popular football league globally. In ...
12th October 2023
Alex Easson, Women’s Olympic Weightlifting Captain in GUWC, discussed the broader impacts of her lower back injury on her studies and mental health. Alex Easson, fourth year medical student and committee member of Glasgow University Weightlifting Club (GUWC), suffered a herniated disk in her spine two years ago. Alex had to take six months out ...
12th October 2023
The various sporting traditions across GUSA clubs can provide a strong social benefit. Here are a few examples that have really helped me feel included when participating in sporting clubs. In addition to the values of fitness, skill and competition, the wide array of sporting clubs at the University of Glasgow pride themselves on the ...
12th October 2023
In 2023, Glasgow achieved the remarkable milestone of being awarded the prestigious title of European Sports City of the Year. This accolade has not only celebrated the city’s illustrious sporting history, but also sets grand expectations for its future. Glasgow’s sporting heritage spans centuries. It is home to iconic football clubs such as Celtic and ...
12th October 2023
Mario Killmann, GUSA President 2023/24, spoke to The Glasgow Guardian on his intended deliverables committed to disability sport and fan engagement. After taking over from his predecessor Vivek Pandya on July 1 2023, GUSA President Mario Killmann has set his sights on delivering two key changes to student sport at the University of Glasgow. Along ...
10th October 2023
The strikes by three different unions have resulted in facility closures that have directly impacted GUSA clubs and their members. After calling their members to strike in the latter half of September, Unite, UNISON, and College Union Glasgow (UCUG), the industrial action has resulted in the closure of University-owned sports facilities. This has included The ...
9th October 2023
Gary Thorn, A.W.P.L Founder and Chairman of a division in Scotland’s Amateur Football, proudly says his league is the sole initiative in the country that is dedicated to supporting players both physically and mentally. Content warning: Mental Health After the creation of the Warriors Premier League (WPL), the sports brand Appin has partnered with the ...
