Rector Manifestos 2017

Milo Yiannopolous
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

WHY MILO? Students, do you like doing what you want, saying what you want, and having a good time? Of course you do. You’re in Glasgow. Unfortunately, there are no shortage of university administrators, politicians, and loopy activists who want to tell you what to do. If you’re having too much fun, it’ll be denounced […]

Jonathan Tease
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

Hi! My name is JJ Tease (Jonathan ‘JJ’ Tease on the ballot) and I am running for the position of the University of Glasgow Rector. I graduated from the university last summer with a MA in History, and since then have lived and worked in the West End of the city. During my time at […]

Professor Jordan Peterson
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

I would like to address two fundamental issues in this Manifesto: First, why my candidacy for Rector might be considered by U Glasgow students; Second, how I would make the position work as an absentee candidate. 1. Why should my candidacy for Rector be considered? There are symbolic and practical reasons – each, perhaps, of […]

Duncan Logie
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

Glasgow University needs a working Rector now! This role is too important to leave functionally absent for another three years. The University is about to begin a massive redevelopment of the Gilmorehill campus, grapple with the uncertainty of Brexit, and it is positioning itself to grow in numbers. In this rather in-between and uncertain time […]

John Lindberg
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

Never has the role of Rector been more important. The University of Glasgow is going through major changes at the moment, with key votes on tuition fee increases within a matter of weeks. The campus redevelopment represents a unique opportunity to ensure that students will always come first. Until now, however, much of the debate […]

Thomas Hind
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

The Rectorial Promises of Minister Thomas Hind Be a voice for students Fight to end sexual harassment on campus Make QMU Nachos Great Again Ensure EU and other international students feel welcome and included in the student community Use rector address to call Milo Yiannopoulos a bawbag Improve mental health services for students Call Milo […]

Lady Cosgrove
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

Lady Hazel Cosgrove graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1966. She went on to pursue an illustrious career of legal ‘firsts’; the first female sheriff in Glasgow, the first female Senator of the College of Justice and the first female to be appointed to the Inner House of the Court of Session. She now […]

Sir Vince Cable
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

About Vince Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable is a former MP and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. In government, his position was also responsible for universities, colleges and scientific research, making him uniquely insightful in this aspect. During his career, he has had a particularly impressive record in politics, being a strong […]

Brace Belden
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

Glasgow University has a proud tradition of electing rectors in solidarity with international struggles. Glasgow University has stood with the anti apartheid struggle, against nuclear proliferation, and against insidious state surveillance. Glasgow Students have risen to the challenge before. They have a chance to do so again. Brace Belden is an ordinary man, a florist […]

Aamer Anwar
Gavin Reynolds · 6 March 2017 · 0 comments

“As a University of Glasgow Student, I am delighted that Aamer has been nominated as Rector. Whilst at this University, Aamer led campaigns for social justice and throughout this life has stood against inequality and for human rights. Aamer marched side by side with us at Glasgow Pride and has continued to support our campaign […]
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