14th October 2023
Advice for anyone who either has, or feels they may have, a neurodivergent brain It is said that over one in 100 people in the UK have autism. This figure, alongside the statistic that over 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent, suggests to me that there will likely be some neurodivergent student readers of ...
11th October 2023
How we’ve created an exclusive culture around drinking I spent my entire freshers week stone-cold sober. I didn’t feel like drinking. I wouldn’t call myself a sober student, but I’m not a big drinker. I enjoy a gin and tonic on the sofa with some friends, but you won’t catch me doing shots in a ...
11th September 2023
Don’t obsess over making your halls a home away from home: embrace its eccentricites. Someone else is in my room. A few days ago they hauled bags past reception, up two flights of stairs, through a door, left turn, right turn, zig zag, zig zag again. No time to get a first impression when they ...
7th March 2023
The Glasgow Guardian spoke to candidate for First Minister, Humza Yousaf, ahead of an event at the GUU. Candidate for the SNP leadership and first minister, Humza Yousaf has today affirmed his commitment to supporting students speaking to The Glasgow Guardian. “Affordable housing and access to affordable housing is incredibly important. So, first and foremost, ...
30th January 2022
Kings College London provide £266 per student to their student union, whilst figures show Glasgow University provided £53 per student in 2020/21, despite a £45.7m profit made the previous academic year. Information gathered by The Glasgow Guardian, via a series of Freedom of Information Requests (FOIs), shows that out of all the Russell Group universities, ...
24th December 2021
Writer Derry Wyllie is here to save your overdraft with five of the best budget-friendly restaurants in Glasgow. Paesano If you’re looking for a restaurant that will satisfy your tastebuds without costing too much, look no further than Paesano. The pioneer of authentic Neapolitan pizza in Glasgow, Paesano, is arguably life changing. Friends from far ...
19th December 2021
From gym memberships to sports club fees student sport comes at a price, but has it all become too much for the student budget? The financial accessibility of sport, in particular university sport, is a topic that is being brought to light more and more. Exercise and being involved with sport, purely for enjoyment, is ...
18th December 2021
Shehzar Doja’s poem on climate change was read out by Fiona Hyslop MSP. In a speech given to the Scottish parliament on 25 November, a poem written by University of Glasgow doctor of fine arts student, Shehzar Doja – titled “No fresh soil left to plant” – was read out. Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop was ...
22nd November 2021
Writer Denver Correia discusses the top tips for staying safe – whilst spooky – this Halloween and wintertime. There are many thrilling events on the winter festive calendar, including a variety of Halloween, and Christmas, socials. Sandwiched right in the middle of term it gives students an excuse for a much-needed de-stress, to unwind and ...
17th November 2021
University management rejected an advisory committee suggestion to reinvest in fossil fuels after fear of frustrating the student body. The Glasgow Guardian learned that the University of Glasgow has refused to reinvest in fossil fuels following financial concerns that have been raised after the University’s divestment. After making an FOI (Freedom of Information) request, The ...
