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Three arrested following robbery and stabbing in Glasgow’s West End
The incident left three people hospitalised and forced the closure of Argyle Street for over 12 hours
Glasgow rape survivor launches campaign to reform ‘nonsensical’ parole system
‘If we truly want to have a compassionate and trauma-informed justice system, we need to ensure victims are supported after their case concludes and that their voices are heard’
Glasgow rape survivor criticises parole board over Valentine’s Day hearing
‘The trauma of the justice system just never ends. It’s already a triggering time of year, and now I have to spend it observing my rapist’s parole hearing’
Scottish former music student sentenced for killing friend in Lanarkshire
While the atmosphere between the two was initially ‘good’, tensions escalated into a heated argument, ultimately turning fatal
University of Glasgow faces criticism over accessibility issues for disabled students
‘The lift is always full, even though there are stairs and escalators. People just push in front of you – there’s no awareness’
Glasgow students avoid jail after vandalising Stone of Destiny cabinet at Edinburgh Castle
The protest was carried out to highlight food poverty in Scotland
The University of Glasgow faces three month deadline to resolve visa sponsorship issues
Failure to meet UKVI’s stringent sponsorship criteria can result in universities losing their licence to host international students
Scottish former music student convicted of killing friend in Lanarkshire
The ‘stand-up fight’ turned fatal when Francis McConnachie stabbed Thomas O’Rourke four times
Stirling student sentenced for using AI to stalk McDonald’s worker
‘I understand that my messages may make you feel uncomfortable’
Bomb scare in city centre shuts down Buchanan Bus Station and GCU
The discovery caused major disruptions, including a complete evacuation of nearby GCU, extensive transport delays, and the cancellation of business operations
Glasgow University’s vice-chancellor awarded rare and prestigious award for services to the city
The Loving Cup ceremony marked a moment of celebration, reflecting the deep connections between the University of Glasgow and the city it calls home
Students at Glasgow Caledonian launch boycott of uni’s multi-factor authentication system
The boycott has sparked mixed reactions among students and staff, with some expressing concerns about its practical impact on university operations
UCU campaign says Glasgow University lecturers are ‘underpaid, undervalued, and overworked’
‘We’re being asked to do more and more for less, and it’s simply not sustainable. Staff are stretched thin, leading to burnout, stress, and declining mental health’
Glasgow’s vice-chancellor has urged the SNP to address funding gap for Scottish universities
‘The Scottish Government must recognise the critical role of higher education and provide the funding needed to support it’
Scottish politician warns of student housing crisis as more than 25,000 bed spaces needed
‘This isn’t just a problem for students—it’s a problem for everyone’
‘It isn’t a laughing matter’: Glasgow University students speak out about library incident
‘For those of us who already feel stretched thin, dealing with university stress and life pressures, this incident is more than just a security issue’
University of Glasgow among UK’s top animal testing institutions
More than 100,000 procedures on animals took place in 2023 alone
University of Glasgow law students build tiny homes to help tackle the UK’s housing crisis
The students are working with Homefolk to provide a viable alternative to traditional houses
Scottish setback in widening access to university as entrants from deprived areas fall
‘I am disappointed for the individuals whose potential is not being realised’
Ex-Aberdeen student warns freshers about flatcest: ‘Go with the flow, but be safe’
Bethany has spoken out after getting pregnant by her flatmate during her first year
Voting from afar: An American student’s experience with the U.S. election in Scotland
I miss wearing an ‘I Voted’ sticker
Student campaign helps bring about buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland
This will ensure people can access services without fear of intimidation
Man arrested after woman murdered near University of Strathclyde campus
Sandie Butler, 40, was found seriously injured in Glasgow’s Townhead area
Man appears in court for allegedly committing public indecency in Glasgow Uni library
His trial has been set for 2025
Crime scene investigators collect evidence after man arrested at Glasgow Uni library
Police carried the man out of the building after he was caught ‘performing an indecent act on himself’
Man charged after allegedly performing indecent act on himself in Glasgow Uni library
This comes as a video went viral of a man being carried out of the library by four police officers
Man carried out of Glasgow Uni library after allegedly performing indecent act on himself
The incident led to a large police presence on campus
SafeDeposits Scotland funds financial education for young people through MyBnk partnership
Up to 45 young Scots will benefit from the scheme which will take place in Glasgow
Strathclyde Business School launches company to revolutionise employment for jobseekers
Strath’s spinout breaks new ground in the employability field
Four injured after taxi hits pedestrians in Glasgow city centre
The cause of the incident remains unclear
Glasgow student sentenced after admitting to involvement in hit and run
She claimed she only intended to frighten the victim
Nearly 30,000 people are sleeping rough in Glasgow, according to new reports
Scotland is seeing its highest rate of homelessness in a decade
Refugee scheme helps 62-year-old activist earn prestigious Glasgow University scholarship
‘Since its launch fours year ago, the New Scots Leadership Programme has gone from strength to strength’
University of Stirling student used artificial intelligence to stalk McDonald’s employee
‘I didn’t do anything which I needed to apologise for. I only sent her two messages’
Female medical students travel to Scotland from Afghanistan to defy Taliban education ban
‘I now consider myself the luckiest person’
Scotland’s university housing crisis deepens as 26,000 students could be left without rooms
‘It is now September, just days before the start of term, and I still haven’t secured stable housing’
‘I’m exhausted’: Glasgow care-experienced students speak out about juggling work and uni
One student said she was working 15 hour days
Demonstration held in Glasgow in solidarity with Israel as antisemitism rises
Participants gathered together to express their sympathies and hope