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University of Glasgow vice-chancellor Sir Anton Muscatelli retires after 16 years
Sir Anton was in the role for 16 years
Uni of Glasgow accused of ‘failing’ student who ended his life after ‘tragic’ grade error
Ethan Scott Brown attained a 2:1 honours degree, but the university repeatedly told him he failed
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QMU leaves Glasgow Uni’s welcome photo after Palestinian flag dispute
The Queen Margaret Union (QMU) walked out of the picture after being asked to put away the flag
Here’s how every Scottish university ranks, according to Complete University Guide 2026
From castle views to campus queues, here’s how Scotland’s unis actually stack up this year
£85m blow to Scottish universities as Keir Starmer unveils international student levy
‘We hope that the Scottish Government will see this as an opportunity’
Glasgow private hire driver convicted of sexually assaulting student passenger
‘I think it was opportunistic. I think you are a dangerous man, and I am concerned you are driving a taxi’
Drunk Aberdeen student terrified female flatmates by trying to kick down accommodation doors
‘Your behaviour on this occasion was deplorable and you should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself’
Man who killed Glasgow Caledonian student ‘keeping his head down’ 10 year after murder
Alexander Pacteau killed and attempted to dissolve Karen Buckey in 2015
RGU lecturers strike over redundancy fears amid widening higher education crisis
Lecturers at Robert Gordon University have walked out in protest, as looming job cuts ignite fresh unrest across Scotland’s already strained higher education sector
University of Dundee announces sweeping job cuts amid sector-wide higher education crisis
As Scottish universities face financial instability, students are caught in the crossfire of a higher education system grappling with questions of access, sustainability, and survival
Wonky, the wee lamb from Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, is inspiring people across the globe
Wonky is has been called a ‘fluffy warrior’ and ‘the embodiment of resilience’
Scotland’s universities face financial turmoil: Job cuts, deficits, and an uncertain future
As international student recruitment slows, institutions face the challenge of managing debt and costly expansion projects.
University of Glasgow lifts campus ban on student after protests over divestment
Hannah Taylor was barred from attended in person classes after she allgedly sprayed the JMS with water-soluble red paint
Jewish Glasgow students say they’ve been subject to ‘constant hostility’ from protestors
‘To hear people chanting something that calls for violence against Jews is beyond upsetting’
Students to vote in divestment referendum at Glasgow Uni: Here’s who’s endorsing which camp
With endorsements from a wide range of student societies, the vote is set to gauge campus-wide sentiment on the university’s investment policies
Glasgow Uni students set up pro-Palestine encampment calling for arms industry divestment
Five students are currently on their sixth day of a hunger strike
‘Shut it down’: Glasgow Uni pro-Palestine students occupy JMS and resume hunger strike
‘The hunger striking students have been left with no choice but to continue reinforcing their key demand by any means necessary’
Student protest at Glasgow University ends following agreements for talks
Pro-Palestine protestors have now vacated the Sir Charles Wilson Building
Glasgow Uni students announce hunger strike amid building occupation
‘We are putting our bodies on the line because words and peaceful protests have not been enough. The University must acknowledge its complicity and take action’
Anti-abortion group holding protests outside Glasgow hospital vows to obey buffer zone law
Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay stated that the upcoming weeks would be a crucial test for its enforcement
Rector says Glasgow student who was banned from campus after protest should be allowed back
Hannah Taylor criticised the university for ‘ignoring student voices’ after being barred from attending lectures and tutorials
Students at Glasgow Uni disrupt classes they stage Pro-Palestine sit-in and demonstration
‘We want the university to acknowledge our concerns’
Scottish university students caught using AI to cheat over 1,000 times in the past year
‘AI is a double-edged sword. It can be an amazing tool for research and idea generation, but there’s a fine line between using it to help and using it to cheat’
Glasgow students left without hot water as ‘gangs of youths’ repeatedly trashed halls
‘I just feel like the living conditions here are not even humane. The whole condition is outrageous’
Glasgow University COO warns student of suspension following pro-Palestine demonstration
The student accused the university of of responding to ‘student frustrations with further oppression’
Glasgow rape survivor ‘relieved but broken’ after rapist loses parole appeal on Valentine’s Day
Convicted rapist Daniel McFarlane is a former medical student at the University of Glasgow
Student-led protests at the University of Glasgow demand divestment from arms industry
‘Students across Scotland continue to escalate their demands for divestment, standing in solidarity with Palestine and one another’
Protestors form barricade at Edinburgh University to demand divestment from arms industry
This comes as the University of Glasgow faces a similar demonstration
Scotland’s graduate visa proposal: A pathway for international students to stay and thrive
‘I love studying here, and I would love to stay, but the visa process is often daunting. This could make a huge difference’
Scottish students struggle as they say unpaid internships widen class divide
‘To get any early work experience, it’s expected that you won’t get paid for it’
Activist group vandalises Glasgow Uni building in protest against arms investments
Fire extinguishers were used to spray the James McCune Smith Learning Hub with red paint
Students protest Michael Gove’s appearance at University of Glasgow event
Dozens gathered outside the Charles Wilson Building, chanting and waving Palestinian flags as police attempted to manage the crowd
Legacy of courage: The story of Auschwitz survivor and Glasgow Uni alum Susan Singerman
We must never forget. We must say, ‘never again’
Plans submitted for 18-storey student accommodation in Glasgow city centre
‘The proposal development represents a sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially valuable addition to Glasgow’s city centre’
Glasgow office block targeted for third time by Pro-Palestine activists
Vandalism on building bears similarities to previous incidents in 2023
Major fire near Pittodrie Stadium forces evacuation of student flats
‘From the top of our student accommodation it was all just black smoke that filled the sky’
The University of Glasgow implements app to monitor international students’ attendance
‘It’s a good system, but there are some practical challenges’
‘Inspiring’ University of Strathclyde student dies one day before her 23rd birthday
‘Her determination inspired all of us to push ourselves harder. She’ll be deeply missed by all who knew her’
Former Glasgow student lost half her body weight after being misdiagnosed by NHS
‘It was soul-destroying…I felt trapped, humiliated, and completely unheard’
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