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Scottish Labour in row over GUU monarchy debate

21st September 2021

Scottish Labour confronted by Tories after MSPs debated abolition of the monarchy for a Freshers’ Week event Two Scottish Labour MSPs have sparked controversy after arguing for the abolition of the monarchy last Friday at the GUU’s Freshers’ show debate. This prompted a response from Scottish Tories who believed this to be a genuine reflection ...


GUU to reopen as study space today

21st April 2021

This will be the first time the GUU has opened its doors since it was forced to close in late 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions. Social media text: For the first time this year the GUU will finally open its doors as a study space for students! But sadly pints of fun will have to ...


GUU to start serving Tennent’s

31st March 2021

GUU finally relents to student pressure and will start serving the popular ‘Big Juicy’ in its many bars. Glasgow University Union has leaked to The Glasgow Gardening that they will start serving “Big Juicy” commonly known as Tennent’s Lager in their bars once they reopen to the public. The document also noted: “It was trialed ...


GUU and Beer Bar reopen

24th August 2020

Beer Bar after trial run opts to open to the public ahead of Freshers’ Week. The Glasgow University Union (GUU) has announced it will be opening its signature bar, Beer Bar, ahead of Freshers’ Week. This will be the first stage of opening the Union after being closed for the longest period in the Union’s ...


Hive transformed into university hub for university staff

17th August 2020

The Glasgow University Union’s (GUU) club space, Hive, will be used by the University as a hub for estates and building staff, to extend space beyond the Isabella Elder Building. The temporary change to Hive is occurring to assist the University in ensuring that the campus is secure, and so University responses to Covid-19 can ...