3rd December 2020
University of Glasgow gives further information on Covid-19 testing for students intending to travel. Following the announcement from the Scottish government about travelling during the holiday period, the University announced that they are committed to follow these measures. In recent communications, the University has given further guidance on Covid-19 testing for asymptomatic students. As...
3rd December 2020
The University provided inadequate financial and welfare support to halls students during the autumn semester. The Glasgow Guardian can reveal that the University of Glasgow has failed to deliver on its promise to support students living in university-owned accommodation, during the autumn semester. In a survey circulated by Glasgow University Student Tenants Union (GUSTU), students ...
25th November 2020
UofG Green New Deal placed the banners around campus ahead of the University Court’s climate strategy meeting today. Seven banners addressing University policy were placed across campus by University of Glasgow Green New Deal (GND) ahead of the University Court’s climate strategy meeting, which is to take place today. The seven banners were put up ...
19th November 2020
The runners will complete the journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 28 November. Three University of Glasgow medical students plan to run 100k in one day to raise funds and awareness of men’s mental health this Movember. Angus Reynolds, Rory Anderson, and Pri Anthonyrajan are currently training to run 100km in one day in what they ...
13th November 2020
In the midst of an employment crisis, Rothery Sullivan argues that the University should follow in the footsteps of other institutions to help it’s graduates secure future employment. A huge issue for students today is the crushing reality of graduating from university (usually with some amount of student debt) and not being able to find ...
12th November 2020
The University Rich List report by the TaxPayers’ Alliance reveals 210 staff at Glasgow earn over £100,000, and 55 members of staff over £150,000. The University of Glasgow has ranked the fourth-highest in the UK for numbers of staff earning over six-figure salaries, a new report reveals. The report “University Rich List” by the TaxPayers’ ...
6th November 2020
They received nominations for their services in medicinal and scientific fields. Six professors from leading University of Glasgow colleges are among those receiving the Queen’s Birthday Honours this year. During the Covid-19 pandemic, four researchers from the College of Medical, Veterinary, and Life Sciences have been honoured for their services to the NHS, while the ...
3rd November 2020
Public Health Scotland are carrying out independent research on student self-isolation and wellbeing. A new study to be run by Public Health Scotland will assess the mental health impact on students self isolating, with researchers seeking the assistance of University of Glasgow students. The new study wants to understand the experiences of students who have ...
16th October 2020
You hardly needed a crystal ball to predict that Covid cases would increase when students moved into halls, so shouldn’t the University have had a plan from the beginning? Every student who has ever been a fresher in halls knows that, sometimes, they’re not all that great. Not only have you just moved in with ...
13th October 2020
The plea comes after a dog named Kobe got the wired mask wedged in his stomach. The University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital is warning dog owners to be extra cautious after a dog went into treatment from swallowing a disposable face mask. Making the plea on their Facebook page, the Small Animal Hospital made ...
