Queen Margaret's Legacy Pioneered Women's Education at Glasgow Uni
You’ve been to the QMU, but what do you know about the medieval woman it was named after?
The Route to Enrolment: Still Going Nowhere - Glasgow Guardian
It remains unclear if the process will ever be simple, as students face another year of battling the ancient University system.
Mercury Prize 2026 Nominees Showcase The Diversity Of Music - Glasgow Guardian
The Mercury Prize selects 12 Albums of the Year to recognise musicians from the UK and Ireland in a variety of musical genres.
Peel Waters Presents a New Potential for Glasgow’s Riverside - Glasgow Guardian
“The city for too long has turned its back on the Clyde,” says Brian Lavette from regeneration company Peel Waters.
We Live On The Fastest-Warming Continent On Earth - Glasgow Guardian
This was the hottest summer yet, and the coolest we will experience for the rest of our lives.
Former Lord Provost calls for Glasgow protest ban after counter-demonstrations
Racism must be ‘tackled’ but not at the expense of Glasgow’s cultural reputation, argues Dr Michael Kelly
‘Hamlet: Hail to the Thief’ proves that Shakespeare is timeless and art is fluid
The set is dark and largely empty, if not for the Fender amps on the floor, and the long black overcoats hung at the rears of the stage. A trace of smoke in the air anticipates the corruption, betrayal and violence to come. ‘Go To Sleep’ begins to play, and the actors emerge, all dressed in black, dancing as if in a trance. Their arms are outstretched, hands reaching out to the audience. A five-piece band can be seen in illuminated sound booths behind the stage, and singers Megan Hill and Ed Beg...
Glasgow STAR Celebrates the Beauty of the Voice - Glasgow Guardian
Amidst bright lights and an excited crowd, local bands brought electrifying energy to the small basement of Hug and Pint on 22 March. In the unassuming pub venue, a doorway and winding staircase revealed a small room with dark walls and an even smaller stage. The night was quiet to start with, but as the setlist rolled on, people began to fill the intimate venue, a...
“I Believe Education Is Freedom For Us”: How Farida Alghoul Created Resistance through Teaching - Glasgow Guardian
Farida told me that working on the educational tents – amid constant displacement from her home being targeted – reminded her of what it is like to be human. It kept her grounded. “You don’t need a weapon to [accomplish] resistance. Education is another kind of resistance– it’s very important.”
The Route to Enrolment - Glasgow Guardian
There’s still a long way to go.“Cruel”, “soul-destroying”, “inefficient”: these are some words that Glasgow students have used to describe the experience of course enrolment. What is expected to be a straightforward process of choosing electives and lecture times often results in an hours-long battle with the student portal. The website itself is glitchy and slow, leaving students waiting for their courses to load for minutes to hours at a time. Sometimes, this has prevented students from being...
Gaza40+ campaign calls for UK government to change evacuation policies for Gazan students - Glasgow Guardian
‘Scholasticide’, the intentional destruction of educational systems in a targeted area, has left more than 90% of educational facilities in Gaza unsuitable for use and in need of reconstruction. Students are struggling to maintain their education while dealing with the instability of a war-riddled environment. This is a tactical attempt to suppress the area’s history, innovation, and youth. Gaza is at risk of erasure through its disrupted education system. Gaza40+ is a campaign that calls for ch...
“Young People are the Future of these Campaigns”: GU Amnesty International Wants You to Get Involved - Glasgow Guardian
In conversation with Lilith about her role in the University’s Amnesty branch and their upcoming campaigns.Amnesty International is a global organisation involving more than 10 million people in branches worldwide. Committees in 150 countries work to bring attention to human rights issues through campaigns and fundraising events. The University of Glasgow branch has been dedicated to educating the student population about global issues for years. I spoke with Lilith Murie Wilde, an Ordinary Boar...
Ross Greer and the ‘Holistic Nature’ of Green Politics - Glasgow Guardian
An outline of politician Ross Greer’s talk in the GUU: Scottish independence, rejoining the EU, the role of the Green Party, and more. The GUU drawing room is almost full on the evening of the 10th of November, packed with students eager to hear Ross Greer, co-leader of the Scottish Green Party, talk about his political career, and perhaps even be motivated to become politically active themselves. Greer started his political career as a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, joined the Greens...
Standing Firm in Power and Pride: UofG launches Black History Month at the Hunterian Museum - Glasgow Guardian
DJ performances, African and Caribbean food, and poetry reading: the event celebrates Black culture, pride and historyThe month of October marks Black History Month, and the University held its inauguration at the Hunterian Museum on the 10th of October.The University first started hosting events celebrating Black History Month in 2001, emphasising the importance of recognising black voices and exploring a history that is often overlooked. This year’s theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, rec...
Gazan student seeks waiver for conditional offer at the University - Glasgow Guardian
Hala Abu Hamda, a UofG offer-holder in Gaza, talks about her passion for robotics, art as refuge, and what it’ll take to get to Glasgow. Hala Abu Hamda is a 17-year-old programmer, artist and writer from Gaza with an offer to study Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Glasgow. Part of one of Palestine’s first programming teams, her passion for robotics has taken her far. Hala’s programming aspirations have been forced to a halt since the Israeli occupation. Unable to attend...
River Mole River Watch: Record water temperatures and increase in pollution are a threat to local wildlife.
The River Mole has seen concerning levels of pollution in the past few years, and this summer is no different. Recent reports have shown that the River Mole is facing a spike in nitrate, sulphate and ammonia levels, as addressed by the River Mole River Watch, a local research group dedicated to monitoring the river’s water quality.