Gavin Edgar

Digital & Student Comms Officer @UofGlasgow

Words, video, visuals and more.

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[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Meet the University of Glasgow FemCollab, Est. 2024! They are a collective of feminist societies and activists on campus.

We caught up with the societies at their first joint ceilidh to celebrate International Women’s Day. 💜

The collab is made up of:
Amnesty International
Bright Her
Endo and PCOS Society
FemEng
Feminist Society
Pole Dancing Club
Pop Girl Society
Queen Margaret Union Campaigns
QMU Welfare
Students for Choice
Successful Women at Glasgow
Turner Syndrome Support Society
Women in Ancient Cultures
Women in Business Finance
Women in Politics
Women in STEM

With support from @glasgowuniSRC & @Qmunion

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Content Warning: Gender-based violence.

Our University Gender-Based Violence Counsellors are here for you.

If you or anyone you know has been affected by any form of GBV, you do not have to deal with it alone.

Colleagues are here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about any way GBV has impacted you.

Students can access counselling by registering with the University Counselling & Wellbeing Service: https://t.co/ADczoZuHlI

Or through the @glasgowunisrc drop-in service: https://t.co/POjjo0qVSj

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Scotland is a friendly & welcoming country, but it's good to have extra peace of mind. That's where Safezone comes in.

The app is here to help all of #TeamUofG feel safe. Use it to contact our security team for general enquiries, first aid & emergencies👉https://t.co/FbWKZ0IkeX

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

It’s a beautiful day to welcome our new students to campus for Freshers’ and Welcome Week!

We’re so happy to have you as part of our wonderful #TeamUofG community ❤️

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

"When I graduate, well, I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be the one who wakes up as a UofG graduate..." 🎶

The journey to graduation might have felt like walking 500 miles or more at times, but we proclaim it's now time to celebrate your fantastic achievements!

#UofGGrad24 #TeamUofG @UofG_Alumni

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Join us tonight (13 March) at 6pm as we livestream the UofG Rector Hustings, hosted by @glasgowunisrc!

The four Rector candidates will be answering student questions on Youtube ➡️ https://t.co/qqiAm91COw

There is still time to submit your questions ➡️ https://t.co/6wG6F4W50t

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay!

Thank you to the hundreds of students, colleagues & @UofG_Alumni from across UofG who sent us their photos to make up our #IWD24 mosaic 💜

We're so proud of all the incredible women that make up #TeamUofG.

#OneTeamUofG

[Anton Muscatelli @AntonMuscatelli]

A huge congratulations to our winter graduates. We are so proud of you all. You are all world changers and we look forward to seeing what you go on to achieve.

#UofGGrad23 #TeamUofG

[Glasgow University SRC @glasgowunisrc]

CW: sexual violence

Let's Talk About Sexual Violence is a 2hr peer-led workshop covering sexual consent, how to have clear communication around consent and how to understand potential consent violations.

Find upcoming dates here: https://t.co/LA1cUWEVMT

#TogetherAgainstGBV

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Happy St Andrew's Day #TeamUofG! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Thanks to Pipe Major Drew Sinclair for a fantastic rendition of 'Scotland the Brave', performed in the UofG quads during graduation 🎶

https://t.co/J0ap8X2Eth

#ScottishConnections #StAndrewsDay #UofGgrad23

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

"I hope it will spark conversations around how UofG can better themselves but also how we as young people can better ourselves as well."

Learn more about our #TogetherAgainstGBV art installation with artist @molly_hankinson.

➡️ https://t.co/I5986lmdXR #OneTeamUofG 💜

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

As part of our #TogetherAgainstGBV campaign, we worked with visual artist @molly_hankinson to create a powerful art installation. It explores key themes inc consent & different forms of #GBV. Hosted in the James McCune Smith Learning Hub.

https://t.co/I5986lmdXR #OneTeamUofG 💜

[Gavin Edgar @GavinJEdgar]

"...it's not enough to be an ally and feel sympathy."

Incredible video with Dr @peggybrunache sharing her story as a Black academic @UofGlasgow!

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

'The challenges are not having a body of colleagues that look like you.'

Dr @peggybrunache, Lecturer @UofGArtsHums & Director @uofgbenibactr, shares her experience as a Black academic, thoughts on #BlackHistoryMonth and more.

Full video ➡️ https://t.co/sXyaDPNfhI

#OneTeamUofG

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

We're thrilled to be named Scottish University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. 🎉 💙

More ➡️ https://t.co/R3SEsJybbt

#TeamUofG #WorldChangingGlasgow #GoodUniGuide @thetimes

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Our Glasgow campus Summer graduations are over; what an incredible two weeks. 🎓

Thank you to everyone who made it happen, and huge congratulations to our new graduates! 🥳 We are so proud of you all! ❤️

@UofG_Alumni #UofGGrad23 #TeamUofG #AdamSmith300

[Emma Gilmartin @embrooksy8]

Behind the scenes at Commemoration Day today @UofGlasgow. Shout out to my comms colleagues for capturing wonderful content of the incredible honorary grads - all so kind to chat to the team. Always such a happy and uplifting day ❤️ #hesm #TeamUofG #UofGCommDay

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Happy #Pride2023! ♥️

The sun came out today as @glasgowunisrc and @GULGBTQ_Plus raised the progressive pride flag on campus to celebrate #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈

📸Photo by @glasgowunisrc

[Eoghan Morris (VP Student Activities) @GUSRC_VPSA]

Excited to be out at our first of many exam destress events, our plant stall! We’ll handing out herbs and flowers to our green thumbed students throughout the exam period!

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim students, colleagues, alumni & friends marking the holy month of #Ramadan 🌙

#RamadanMubarak

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

This Friday marks one year since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. It is with great sadness that we see the war continue to unfold.

UofG Sanctuary Champion @RachelSandison shares a message of support & details how we're marking the anniversary.

More: https://t.co/VmKDPHKnlU