23rd November 2023
The Glasgow Guardian reflects on how governments across Europe have responded to the cost of living crisis, while considering the role of global markets. Over the past few years, Europe has been subjected to a series of crises, namely the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the subsequent mass inflation. Although nowhere near the peak ...
23rd November 2023
Following a ballot of members, further strikes by the University and College Union are unable to go ahead because of an insufficient turnout for their ballot. A ballot of members of the University and College Union (UCU) has failed to return a mandate for further strike action. The result of the ballot was made public ...
14th May 2023
The cost of living crisis has meant that many students can’t indulge in expensive activewear, but there are still plenty of options that won’t break your bank account. When it comes to shopping for sportswear, it’s important to strike a balance between affordability and sustainability. While it’s not always easy to find sportswear that meets ...
27th March 2023
Aysha Sohail has some suggestions for those who need some relaxation on a budget! As much as things like retail therapy and going abroad are fun, plenty of de-stressing activities exist which don’t harm your bank account. One thing which helped me at the beginning of the pandemic was going for runs. Even twenty minutes, ...
27th March 2023
The COVID-19 lockdowns resulted in several pubs being on the verge of closure. Now, in their aftermath, the growing cost of living crisis and rising energy bills pose the biggest threat. Tucked away in the shadow of the railway bridge, my local pub has, for decades, been a fixture of the neighbourhood. It has an ...
22nd January 2023
The University and College Union is demanding a 25% increase in wages to keep up with increasing cost of living. The University and College Union (UCU) said the proposed pay raise from the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) is “not enough” and are calling for more strike action in the coming months. The offer, ...
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 ...
19th December 2022
The President of the NUS Scotland has made a statement criticising the Scottish Government’s new budget for not adequately providing for students. The Scottish Government’s 2023/24 budget has been criticised for not doing enough for students. The budget, which was set out by Finance and Deputy First Minister John Swinney on Thursday 15 December, made ...
14th October 2022
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 health. With regards to the ...
14th September 2022
In an email seen by The Glasgow Guardian, students have been informed they will receive less money from the University’s Discretionary Fund. The Glasgow Guardian has seen an email informing students who received support from the University of Glasgow’s Discretionary Fund during the session 2021/22 have been informed that it is likely they will receive ...
