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05/03/2024

Judith Slaying Holofernes is a testament to the 17th-century artist’s glorious audacity

Artemisia Gentileschi’s 1620 painting Judith Slaying Holofernes is still as relevant as ever I am a trans man; however, speaking of my relationship with femininity seems to still be relevant as a result of performing it for almost as long as I’ve been conscious. As a teenager, I too have given i...

05/03/2024

Will history be made? Rhys Tulk previews the upcoming Varsity rugby matches on Friday 8 March.

Euan Maguire and Toni Kerr talk to The Glasgow Guardian about the preparations in the lead-up to the matches against Strathclyde University on 8 March 2024. On 8 March, one of the biggest sporting events of the University Calendar will be taking place at the Scotstoun Stadium. The Men and Women’s ...

05/03/2024

“Probably in real life, the sh***er lad at work is not going to change, is not a wonderful person in disguise” Author Mhairi McFarlane talks to the Glasgow Guardian about writing romantic comedies.

The best-selling author on imposter syndrome, writing villains, and declaring love. In the middle of Emily Henry’s Book Lovers we find the following line: “I return to work and Libby turns her focus to a Mhairi McFarlane novel, gasping and laughing so regularly and loudly that, finally, Charlie....

04/03/2024

A look into the, perhaps unforeseen, rise in popularity for word games and crossword puzzles, and yet newspapers are still on the decline?

A look into the, perhaps unforeseen, rise in popularity for word games and crossword puzzles, and yet newspapers are still on the decline? With Wordle past its 900th daily puzzle, and an ever-increasing number of similar games at our fingertips, it seems word games and puzzles are back in fashion. C...

04/03/2024

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Best Publication at the Student Publication Association awards, along with receiving 12 other shortlists!

A testament to our talented, dedicated and brilliant team. ❤️

And the big one...up for Best Publication at ...

04/03/2024

With the rise of political podcasts such as The Rest is Politics and Political Currency, Rosie Hotton examines what has led to this phenomenon, and what can be done about it.

How the “centrist dads” have taken over the political debate Was it him? Was it that rabble-rouser, that prophet, that man of the people and voice for the voiceless, bourgeois bastion and tweeting torchbearer Gary Lineker who boldly birthed the podcast formula à la mode of the “centrist dads....

04/03/2024

Writer Leonard Hockerts examines the pros and cons of adopting a four day working week and how it might look in our economy.

Writer Leonard Hockerts looks into the social and political issues associated with adopting a 4 day work week – and whether it is somewhat inevitable. In the 1930s, economist John Maynard Keynes famously predicted that, by around 2030, a 15-hour workweek would be the norm. It is now 2023, and in t...

22/02/2024

Voting opens at 9am on Wednesday 28 February, and closes on Thursday 29 February at 5pm, with the results announced shortly afterwards.

A no-nonsense guide to the SRC elections taking place at the end of the month. Elections are currently taking place for positions on the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). The SRC is one of four student unions at the University of Glasgow, being responsible for representing the interests and ...

22/02/2024

The National Union of Students has hit out at the Scottish Government over cuts.

A new report for National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of contributing to a “broken” higher education system. The NUS Scotland has released a report entitled ‘Broke Students Broken System’, the first in a series of three which intend to “campaign to ...

22/02/2024

Clare considers whether we should be excited about the advent of space tourism and live out our childhood dreams, or a little more hesitant…

Commercial space travel is fast becoming an accepted reality, but is it worth it? Growing up by the sea, the sky at night was clear and brilliant for stargazing. Travelling the galaxy used to be something which we could only experience through our imagination and on screen. Now, with the establishme...

22/02/2024

Read the rector candidate's pledges here

Confirmed candidates to be the next University of Glasgow Rector have spoken to The Glasgow Guardian. As the election for the next Rector of the University of Glasgow approaches, four of the candidates have given exclusive interviews to The Glasgow Guardian to discuss their unique pitch to students....

22/02/2024

Once a promising cure-all, antibiotic overuse and misuse has given rise to a monster, how are scientists tackling the antibiotic resistance crisis?

The killers we cannot see, antibiotic resistance takes millions of lives each year, but there seems to be a glimpse of hope… A formidable challenge to human health looms, antibiotic resistance. Once hailed as miracle drugs, antibiotics are now becoming less effective, with the World Health Organiz...

22/02/2024

Academics from UofG are at the forefront of research in Extended Reality and an investigation into deaths in police custody in Scotland. A run-down on the groundbreaking research taking place on campus.

From Extended Research technology, to advanced knowledge of traumatic head injuries, The Glasgow Guardian looks into the world changing research taking place on campus. This month in University of Glasgow research sees groundbreaking research in educational technology, medicine, and social justice.....

22/02/2024

Charlotte looks at how The Traitors is actually far more than Claudia’s fringe, and what it teaches us about human psychology.

Stunning entertainment, sure, but does the Traitors serve as an insight into human behaviour? It’s iconic. The castle, the drama, the fringe. A TV show that has gripped the hearts of the nation: The Traitors. For the uninitiated, The Traitors is essentially what would happen if you mixed together ...

22/02/2024

The University of Aberdeen may experience strikes in the coming months over plans to cut language degrees.

A University and College Union ballot for staff at the University of Aberdeen has returned with a mandate for strike action over proposed cuts to language degrees. University of Aberdeen staff are expected to strike in response to plans from senior management to cut language degrees at the Universit...

21/02/2024

A council by-election is due to take place in Hillhead in the coming weeks.

All candidates are now confirmed for the council by-election due to take place soon for Hillhead. A by-election for the council ward of Hillhead is due to take place next month. The West End ward encompasses most of the University of Glasgow’s main campus and stretches from Byres Road in the west,...

21/02/2024

The occupation of 11 University Gardens was the longest in the University's recent history.

The occupation of 11 University Gardens by Glasgow Against Arms and Fossil Fuels has ended after just over two weeks. The occupation of George Service House at 11 University Gardens by Glasgow Against Arms and Fossil Fuels ended last Tuesday after over two weeks. On the morning of Tuesday 6 February...

21/02/2024

"Hillhead is the ‘Greenest’ ward in Scotland. [Martha Wardrop], who's the current councillor, won by the biggest majority out of any of our main councillors in the country"

The Glasgow Guardian discusses her journey into politics, her time as a student at the University of Glasgow, and her policy aims should she be elected On Thursday 7 March, Glasgow City Council’s Hillhead ward will host a by-election, following the death of long-time Labour councillor and former M...

21/02/2024

“As a student that sometimes makes toast for tea, yet continues to spend Saturdays loitering around the cookbook section of the Oxfam bookshop, I would quite like to start embodying the hostess-goddess Nigella aura.”

Eve tries 5 days of cooking Nigella’s Recipe of the Day At the start of the year, I had 30,000 emails in my inbox. Since then, I have created a filter that deletes every email with “unsubscribe” in it (even the seemingly endless LinkedIn job alerts have relented). Now, only one subscription sl...

21/02/2024

Relationships may be sold as integral to growing up, but it’s not really the case; it’s okay to do university alone.

The media’s hyperfixation on s*x and the uni experience Popular culture is bizarrely insistent that university students love love. From the glaringly obvious example of the After trilogy, to the more nuanced work of Good Will Hunting, it’s almost impossible to think of a fictional campus in whic...

21/02/2024

“It was a fateful night in the city of Washington D.C. in 2010. My mother, sister, and I wandered through the dark streets, searching for a bite to eat. There, across from a bank, we found heaven. A fancy little steakhouse where I ate the most glorious steak chilli.”

Writer Anne Van Hoose compares three steaks across Glasgow in a quest to find the best steak. It was a fateful night in the city of Washington D.C, in 2010. My mother, sister, and I wandered through the dark streets, searching for a bite to eat. There, across from a bank, we found heaven – […]

21/02/2024

Gossiping with the interest of informing and warning others is something that can’t be taken for granted, and is perhaps something to be encouraged.

The salacious history of gossip The highly anticipated ‘morning-after-debrief’, a simple pint with friends or perhaps in the smoking area outside of a club, you’re all hanging out together when somebody says: ‘guess what somebody told me…’. Everybody leans in as phones are put away, rece...

20/02/2024

Jaconelli’s ice cream still uses the same recipe as 1924. “Widnae change it. Mario made it. It’s such a simple recipe. And the raspberry sauce as well.”

In conversation with James Evans, owner of Cafe D'Jaconelli, only 5 minutes from Murano Street and 15 minutes from campus. We chat ice cream, Trainspotting, Billy Connolly and World War Two.

20/02/2024

Down with the jean! You may be experiencing anger towards this claim but is that because I am wrong or because you have been caught with your pants down (and jeans on)?

The danger of defaults There is a staple in fashion that I have cultivated an irrevocable, passionate, beyond reasonable hatred for. Many of you are likely wearing them right now. The jean trouser. We must end this madness and stop falling for social norms. Down with the jean! You may be experiencin...

20/02/2024

‘Politics will become inescapable’ with the rise of politicians in entertainment. Ricky Blake examines the possibility of the celebrity politician causing havoc in our current climate.

With concerns over the increasing number of politicians in mainstream entertainment mounting, The Glasgow Guardian questions how far we can go before accessibility becomes public manipulation Politicians are everywhere. From reality television to social media, switching seats in the newsroom to host...

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As Glasgow University Students' Representative Council (GUSRC) polling continues, here's a quick clip of our interview with presidential candidate Jordan Hunter. Follow the link below to hear the full interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1w6BJkwSlDIxqDBvLwTz2T?si=d0773d1c7aed44ba

As Glasgow University Students' Representative Council (GUSRC) polling continues, here's a quick clip of our interview with presidential candidate Rinna Vare. Follow the link below to hear the full interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LZsVuwpTvuxcB5DCumKlw?si=9fd23f5d1ab344b2

Weekly Round-Up: 14th February

A reminder that this week’s podcast can be found on our website: https://glasgowguardian.co.uk/2022/02/15/podcast-weekly-round-up-4/ Thanks also to Multimedia Team Member Jan Jasinski for creating a round-up video to accompany it!

Today at COP26: COP26 arrives in Glasgow

🚨 NEW PODCAST 🚨 The Glasgow Guardian’s Today at COP26 podcast launches today with our first episode “COP26 arrives in Glasgow”. Join Multimedia Editor Fraser, News Editor Kimberley, and Science and Tech Editor Matt as they discuss the UN Climate Conference’s arrival in Glasgow and what it means for the city. Available on Spotify and Apple Music.

Thomas Stoker for SRC VPE

Eva Simmons for SRC VPSS

Miko Mojsiej for SRC President

Talking to Glasgow's homeless

Lucia Posteraro on Georgia's fight for democracy

Voices from the picket line

Entering its 4th week across the country, the UCU strike could go on for another fortnight after members rejected UUK's proposal last night. Watch our video to find out more about the strikes and see what the students of Glasgow think. (Interviews and filming by Georgina Hayes and Hamish Morrison)