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Jeanette Findlay’s claims of sexism dismissed by employment tribunal

20th January 2023

The UofG Economics Professor who accused the University of gender-based discrimination has had her claims refuted by an employment tribunal. An employment tribunal investigating claims made by Jeanette Findlay that she was overlooked for a promotion on the basis of her gender has found that Findlay was not discriminated against.  Findlay, who became a Professor ...


The tokenism of Glasgow University’s support services

19th November 2022

Does the University provide adequate mental health support to those who need it? It’s safe to say that over the past few years, students have had it pretty tough. Through a pandemic, cost of living crisis, and a severe housing shortage, the student hallmark of the “work hard, play hard” life has been warped for ...


World Changers: October

17th October 2022

The Glasgow Guardian takes a monthly dive into the world changing research being carried out on campus. The past month has heralded yet more innovation from the University of Glasgow. Semester one has truly begun and with it, the teaching that promises that one day, we too will become “world changers”. Meanwhile, ground-breaking research sees ...


Laura Muir sets course record for 5th Avenue Mile

21st September 2022

University of Glasgow alumni and 1500m European Champion Laura Muir celebrated a monumental victory in the Big Apple University of Glasgow alumna Laura Muir claimed victory in the New York 5th Avenue Mile to cap off a stellar season.  The Commonwealth Games and European gold medallist ended her already incredible season in a magnificent style, ...


Students asked to crash National Student Survey in support of reproductive issues and survivors of sexual violence

19th April 2022

SWAG and GSC have produced a list of demands for students to utilise the survey to make to the University. University of Glasgow students are being urged to crash the annual National Student Survey (NSS) by two societies: Successful Women at Glasgow (SWAG) and Glasgow Students for Choice (GSC). The groups are concerned with the ...


PODCAST: The Weekly Round-Up

8th April 2022

Episode 13: Weekly Round-Up, 8 April 2022. Join Fraser as he speaks to News Editors Luke Chafer and Kim Mannion, and Editor-in-Chief Lucy Dunn, about this week’s news on campus. From the suggested launch of a new Glasgow University branch of the UCU, to analysis of medical students’ shock exam results, and discussion of “fire ...


Glasgow University Cheerleading Showcase 2022

18th March 2022

After a long period of Covid-19 restrictions, GUC are back better than ever with their annual showcase in April. Classified as a “contact sport” by the Scottish Government, cheerleading has suffered through the toughest of sporting Covid-19 restrictions over the last two years. Finally, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for ...


To STEM, or not to STEM?

18th March 2022

Two students go head-to-head in why they made their subject choices, and the pros and cons of choosing either humanities or sciences. Dante Phillips: Well, I chose not to STEM. For those who are unaware, the acronym stands for “science, technology, engineering and mathematics” – the subjects of apparent growing import in the 21st century. ...


LGBTQ+ history month at UofG: performative activism and the bigotry of bureaucracy

18th March 2022

Jamie Martin uses their experience as an LGBTQ+ student to criticise the University’s performative activism while barriers to inclusion prevail. LGBTQ+ history month should be a time for remembrance and awareness. As a community, we take pride in ourselves for all that we have overcome, and we remember the battles our queer siblings fought for ...


What motivates participation in student union elections?

27th February 2022

The Glasgow Guardian investigates students’ motivations for voting in upcoming union elections.  The Glasgow Guardian has conducted a survey into interest in and awareness of elections for the University of Glasgow’s four student unions: the Student Representative Council (SRC), Glasgow University Union (GUU), Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA) and Queen Margaret Union (QMU)...