137-577: The Glasgow University Muslim Students Association ( GUMSA , pronounced gəmsjɑː ) is an Islamic society aimed at catering to Muslim and non-Muslim students at the University of Glasgow . GUMSA was established in 1968 by Dr Mohammad Aslam Ibrahim and is the longest running Muslim student organisation in Scotland and one of the oldest in the United Kingdom . GUMSA's motto is "seeking knowledge
274-543: A de facto referendum on Scottish independence and that one of the issues would be the inability for 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds to vote. Yousaf reaffirmed his commitment to defend the Scottish Parliament against the UK Government's Section 35 order, which aims to block the gender reform bill. He added that he could not pretend the bill had not "caused some division" within his party and stated he
411-501: A minority government after terminating a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens . After facing an imminent motion of no confidence amid a government crisis , he announced his intention to resign as first minister and party leader on 29 April 2024. He formally resigned on 7 May 2024 and was succeeded by John Swinney , becoming the second shortest serving first minister after Henry McLeish . Humza Haroon Yousaf
548-544: A 500-seat lecture theatre. Built at a cost of £90.6 million, it opened in April 2021 and is named for James McCune Smith , the first African American to earn a degree in medicine and a University of Glasgow alumnus. A further investment of over £900 million is being made across the Gilmorehill campus, focused mainly on redeveloping the 5.7-hectare (14-acre) site between University Avenue and Dumbarton Road that
685-470: A building known as the "Auld Pedagogy". The university was given 13 acres (5.3 ha) of land belonging to the Black Friars (Dominicans) on High Street by Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1563. By the late 17th century its building centred on two courtyards surrounded by walled gardens, with a clock tower, which was one of the notable features of Glasgow's skyline—reaching 140 feet (43 m) in height —and
822-563: A cabinet reshuffle of Sturgeon's second ministry in 2018, Yousaf was promoted to the cabinet as justice secretary. He introduced a controversial bill to parliament which ultimately became law as the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 . In 2021, he was appointed health secretary during the later phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and was responsible for the NHS 's recovery, as well as
959-536: A ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war and criticised Israel's blockade and bombing of the Gaza Strip that killed thousands of Palestinian civilians, saying that "Israel has a right to protect itself from terror, but that cannot be at the price of innocent men, women and children who have nothing to do with those attacks. That collective punishment has to be condemned." On 1 November 2023, he condemned Israel for
1096-405: A chapel adapted from the church of the former Dominican (Blackfriars) friary. Remnants of this Scottish Renaissance building, mainly parts of the main façade, were transferred to the Gilmorehill campus and renamed as the "Pearce Lodge", after Sir William Pearce , the shipbuilding magnate who funded its preservation. The Lion and Unicorn Staircase was also transferred from the old college site and
1233-599: A commitment to "further strengthen historic ties between Pakistan and Scotland, including in the domains of trade, investment, education, water management, wind & solar technology and people to people links". During the SNP leadership bid, Yousaf was highly criticised and dubbed as "embarrassing" by asking "where are all the men?" when meeting a group of Ukrainian women. The group of women explained to Yousaf that their husbands were in Ukraine continuing to engage in resistance to
1370-474: A communications officer. Appointed as a junior minister under Salmond in 2012, Yousaf served as Minister for External Affairs and International Development until 2014. Yousaf supported Sturgeon's successful leadership bid in 2014 and after she was sworn in as first minister, he was subsequently appointed as Europe minister before being appointed Minister for Transport and the Islands in 2016. As part of
1507-462: A concerted effort to keep in contact with the society following his departure from the University. He continues to hold a yearly class for the society. Following a short period of inactivity, the society again had to start from scratch with initial meetings taking place in a mosque off the University campus on Oakfield Avenue. Many large events were held by the committee in this period, such as in
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#17327930223351644-507: A decisive victory. The current office holder is Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah , who was installed in the position on the 11th of April 2024, after winning 80% of the vote and while under investigation by the University. The governing body of the university is the University Court , which is responsible for contractual matters, employing staff, and all other matters relating to finance and administration. The Court takes decisions about
1781-517: A decorated west front facing the High Street, called the 'Nova Erectio', or New Building. This foundation is widely considered to have been one of the finest 17th-century buildings in Scotland. Decorated fragments from it, including a complete exterior stairway, were rescued and built into its 19th-century replacement. In Sir Walter Scott 's best-selling 1817 novel Rob Roy , set at the time of
1918-538: A far grander scale, the original High Street campus's twin- quadrangle layout, and may have been inspired by Ypres ' late-medieval cloth hall ; Gilmorehill, in turn, inspired the design of the Clocktower complex of buildings for the new University of Otago in New Zealand. In 1879, Gilbert Scott's son, Oldrid , completed this original vision by building an open undercroft forming two quadrangles, above which
2055-653: A few other MSPs including Anne McLaughlin , Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond, who was then First Minister . Before his election to the Scottish Parliament , he worked in the SNP's headquarters as a communications officer. In 2008, while working as an aide, Yousaf partook of the International Visitor Leadership Program , a professional exchange run by the United States Department of State . He
2192-733: A higher drug death rate than the other countries of the United Kingdom and other countries in Europe. As First Minister, Yousaf advocated that the Scottish Government supports decriminalising drugs for personal use. The Scottish Government stated that they aimed to provide 1,000 residential rehabilitation beds a year from 2026, prioritising spending more than £100 million on improving access to drug rehabilitation services. Yousaf argued that "more radical approaches are needed to tackle drug deaths and addiction" in Scotland on
2329-564: A junior minister, although the name of the position he held was changed to the Minister for Europe and International Development . On 18 May 2016, he was appointed as Minister for Transport and the Islands following the formation of Sturgeon's second government . On 26 June 2018, Sturgeon reshuffled her cabinet . She promoted Yousaf to the Scottish cabinet to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Justice , succeeding Michael Matheson . In
2466-513: A keynote speaker. The dinner has helped developed bonds and has been praised for its role in interfaith dialogue on campus. In 2017 for the first time the University flew the GUMSA flag as a tribute to the celebrations taking place during Islam Awareness week. In the month of February GUMSA participates in a national campaign in collaboration with FOSIS and Muslim Association of Britain which instructs its members to partake in activities that help
2603-460: A large number of classified NSA documents to several media outlets—was elected. In 2017, Aamer Anwar a Scottish lawyer and former student of the university was elected rector until 2020 when rector elections had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic . On April 21, 2021, Rita Rae, Lady Rae a Scottish lawyer, judge and former Senator of the College of Justice was appointed Rector after
2740-510: A member of the Common Travel Area , meaning that there would be no hard border between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom on land or at sea. Scottish citizens would have the right to a Scottish passport on the day of independence, however, British passports held by Scots after independence would remain valid until their date of expiry. Yousaf entered office amid the ongoing cost of living crisis . He expressed support for
2877-465: A progressive voice to global issues promoting peace, equality and fairness" and added independence would be "achieved through a democratic, peaceful means without a single drop of blood being spilled and engaging with all the diverse communities that make up our rich tapestry in Scotland.". When Nicola Sturgeon became First Minister in November 2014 following Salmond's resignation, she kept Yousaf as
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#17327930223353014-620: A project which provided food packages to homeless people and asylum seekers in Glasgow. Yousaf joined the Scottish National Party (SNP) in 2005, while studying at Glasgow university. Speeches by then-party leader Alex Salmond and anti-war activist Rose Gentle speaking out against the Iraq War convinced him that independence would be the only way for Scotland to avoid going to war. He started campaigning extensively for
3151-593: A reading culture for their learners and communities". Yousaf claimed that it was the intention of the Scottish Government to "see every school in Scotland become part of the scheme in the next three to five years" to promote and improve reading in Scottish schools. In September 2023, Yousaf launched his first Programme for Government. The programme for government focuses on reducing poverty, delivering economic growth, tackle climate change and provide high quality public services. Yousaf entered office as First Minister on
3288-1013: A specific remit. They, along with the Clerk of Senate, play a major role in the day-to-day management of the university. All students at the university are eligible to vote in the election of the Rector (officially styled "Lord Rector"), who holds office for a three-year term and chairs the University Court. In the past, this position has been a largely honorary and ceremonial one, and has been held by political figures including William Gladstone , Benjamin Disraeli , Bonar Law , Robert Peel , Raymond Poincaré , Arthur Balfour , Charles Kennedy and 1970s union activist Jimmy Reid , and latterly by celebrities such as TV presenters Arthur Montford and Johnny Ball , musician Pat Kane , and actors Richard Wilson , Ross Kemp and Greg Hemphill . In 2004, for
3425-409: A system of healthcare free at the point of need, as well as rules on land ownership and environmental provisions". The previous three papers in the series were published by Yousaf's predecessor, Nicola Sturgeon. Opposition parties in Scotland criticised Yousaf and the Scottish Government for "focusing on the wrong priorities". A spokesman for the UK Government said "We want to work constructively with
3562-602: A timescale for this delivery. In August 2023, Yousaf launched the Reading Schools project, a replacement initiative of the First Minister's Reading Challenge which was established under Yousaf's predecessor Nicola Sturgeon. 371 schools across Scotland have become accredited as "reading schools", with the hope of an additional 511 schools looking to have joined the project in the future. This is "an accreditation programme for schools that are committing to building
3699-984: A total of approximately 3,500 students. These include the Murano Street Student Village in Maryhill; Wolfson halls on the Garscube Estate; Queen Margaret halls, in Kelvinside ; Cairncross House and Kelvinhaugh Gate, in Yorkhill . In recent years, Dalrymple House and Horslethill halls in Dowanhill , Reith halls in North Kelvinside and the Maclay halls in Park Circus (near Kelvingrove Park ), have closed and been sold, as
3836-543: A warning, threatening to withdraw FCDO support for Scottish ministers due to a breach of protocol. Yousaf's first international visit as First Minister was to Brussels in June 2023, which, during a three-day visit, sought to set out his "vision for a meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship" between Scotland and the European Union. Yousaf declared his desire to set up a permanent Scottish Government envoy to
3973-582: A wreath laying ceremony in Edinburgh to commemorate Ukraine's independence day. During the event, Yousaf reaffirmed Scotland's support towards Ukraine and stated that Scotland "stands in absolute solidarity with Ukraine". He also highlighted that Scotland had welcomed more than 25,000 Ukrainian people since the Russian invasion in February 2022. He said that it was important for countries in Europe and around
4110-599: Is a public research university in Glasgow , Scotland . Founded by papal bull in 1451 [ O.S. 1450], it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities . Along with the universities of St Andrews , Aberdeen , and Edinburgh , the university was part of the Scottish Enlightenment during the 18th century. Glasgow
4247-591: Is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from March 2023 to May 2024. He served under his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon as justice secretary from 2018 to 2021 and then as health secretary from 2021 to 2023. He has been Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Pollok since 2016, having previously been a regional MSP for Glasgow from 2011 to 2016. Born to Pakistani immigrants in Glasgow, Yousaf studied politics at
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4384-618: Is an alumna of the university, with a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Medical Law and Medical Ethics. She is the first woman to hold the office in the university. Day-to-day management of the university is undertaken by the University Principal (who is also Vice-Chancellor ). The current principal is Sir Anton Muscatelli who replaced Sir Muir Russell in October 2009. There are also several Vice-Principals, each with
4521-614: Is being a good father, step-father & husband to my wife and kids. In the last seven months they've had virtually no time from me." In September 2021, the average waiting time for an ambulance in Scotland soared to six hours and Yousaf urged the public to "think twice" before they called 999. Scottish Conservative health spokesman Dr Sandesh Gulhane criticised the remark as "reckless messaging [that] could put lives at risk" and instead urged people to call an ambulance if they thought they needed one. Following reports of elderly Scots dying while waiting for an ambulance to arrive, Yousaf asked
4658-462: Is his grand Bute Hall (used for examinations and graduation ceremonies), named after its donor, John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute . Oldrid also later added a spire to the building's signature gothic bell tower in 1887, bringing it to a total height of some 85 metres (278 ft). The local Bishopbriggs blond sandstone cladding and Gothic design of the building's exterior belie the modernity of its Victorian construction; Scott's building
4795-547: Is now attached to the Main Building. John Anderson , while professor of natural philosophy at the university, and with some opposition from his colleagues, pioneered vocational education for working men and women during the Industrial Revolution . To continue this work in his will, he founded Anderson's College , which was associated with the university before merging with other institutions to become
4932-614: Is obligatory upon every muslim." The society was founded on 11 November 1968, under the guidance of professor Salah Shahin from the University of the West of Scotland . Shahin approached a group of youth at the University of Glasgow to form a Muslim student organisation. The inaugural meeting, advertised in the Glasgow University Guardian , took place in the Glasgow University Union extension. In
5069-406: Is open between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m., 361 days of the year. In addition to the main library, subject libraries exist for Medicine, Chemistry, Dental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Education, Law, History of Art, and the faculty of Social Sciences, which are held in branch libraries around the campus. In 2007, a state-of-the-art section to house the library's collection of historic photographs
5206-545: Is operated jointly by the University of Glasgow, the University of the West of Scotland and the Open University . It offers a modular undergraduate curriculum, leading to one of a small number of liberal arts degrees, as well as providing the region's only access to postgraduate study. As well as these teaching campuses the university has halls of residence in and around the North-West of the city, accommodating
5343-533: Is structured upon what was then a cutting-edge riveted iron frame construction, supporting a lightweight wooden-beam roof. The building also forms the second-largest example of Gothic revival architecture in Britain, after the Palace of Westminster . An illustration of the Main Building previously featured on the reverse side of £100 notes issued by Clydesdale Bank . The university's Hunterian Museum resides in
5480-472: Is the largest university in Scotland by total enrolment and, with over 15,900 postgraduates, the fifth-largest in the United Kingdom by postgraduate enrolment. In common with universities of the pre-modern era, Glasgow originally educated students primarily from wealthy backgrounds; however, it became a pioneer in British higher education in the 19th century by also providing for the needs of students from
5617-876: Is the Garscube Estate in Bearsden , housing the Veterinary School , Observatory , ship model basin and much of the university's sports facilities, the Dental School in the city center, the section of Mental Health and Well Being at Gartnavel Royal Hospital on Great Western Road, the Teaching and Learning Centre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Crichton Campus in Dumfries (operated jointly by
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5754-585: Is the Reverend Stuart MacQuarrie, and the university appoints honorary chaplains of other denominations. The University Library , situated on Hillhead Street opposite the Main Building, is one of the oldest and largest libraries in Europe. Situated over 12 floors, it hosts more than three million books and journals, and provides electronic resources, including over 51,900 electronic journals. It also houses sections for periodicals, microfilms, special collections and rare materials. The Library
5891-658: The Sunday Mail . He committed to challenging the UK Government over its decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill and stated he wanted to increase support for Scottish independence before delivering a referendum. Yousaf launched his leadership campaign in Clydebank on 20 February. He said he was not "wedded" with using the 2024 United Kingdom general election as
6028-695: The 2021 Scottish Parliament election , Yousaf was re-elected as the MSP for the Glasgow Pollok constituency. The SNP fell two seats short of an overall majority in the election, but remained the largest party, with more than double the seats of the Scottish Conservatives . Sturgeon formed a third administration and appointed Yousaf as the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care , succeeding Jeane Freeman , who stepped down at
6165-656: The Academic Senate (academic affairs), and the General Council (advisory). There is also a clear separation between governance and executive administration. The university's constitution, academic regulations, and appointments are described in the university calendar, while other aspects of its story and constitution are detailed in a separate "history" document. The university's three most significant officials are its chancellor, principal, and rector, whose rights and responsibilities are largely derived from
6302-661: The Anniesland area of the city. The university also has use of half of the East Boathouse situated at Glasgow Green on the River Clyde where Glasgow University Boat Club train. In common with the other ancient universities of Scotland the university's constitution is laid out in the Universities (Scotland) Acts. These Acts create a tripartite structure of bodies: the University Court (governing body),
6439-628: The Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs . He was the first Scottish Asian and Muslim to be appointed as a minister to the Scottish Government . In October 2013, he outlined the SNP's plans to set out the United Nations target for overseas aid at 0.7% in an independent Scotland and accused the UK Government of going back on its promise in the 2010 coalition agreement to guarantee that level of spending. Yousaf also outlined that an independent Scotland would "add
6576-443: The Industrial Revolution , and its expansion in the High Street was constrained. The area around the university declined as well-off residents moved westwards with the expansion of the city and overcrowding of the immediate area by less well-off residents. It was this rapid slumming of the area that was a chief catalyst of the university's migration westward. In 1870, the university moved to a (then greenfield ) site on Gilmorehill in
6713-405: The Jacobite rising of 1715 , the lead character fights a duel in the New Building grounds before the contest is broken up by Rob Roy MacGregor . Over the following centuries, the university's size and scope continued to expand. In 1757 it built the Macfarlane Observatory and later Scotland's first public museum, the Hunterian . It was a center of the Scottish Enlightenment and subsequently of
6850-503: The Ministry of Defence for help and soldiers from the British Army were deployed to drive ambulances. Audit Scotland concluded that 500 people died in Scotland in 2021 due to delayed access to emergency treatment. On 15 February 2023, Nicola Sturgeon resigned as Leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland, which triggered a leadership election within the SNP to elect her successor . On 18 February, Yousaf declared his candidacy for leader in an interview with
6987-399: The National Library of Scotland , the transformed Kelvin Hall was brought into new public use including in Phase I the Hunterian Collections and Study Centre. The Mathematics Building, on University Way adjacent to the Boyd Orr Building, was demolished in 2017 to make way for a new 'Learning Hub' intended to provide individual and group study spaces for more than 2,500 students, as well as
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#17327930223357124-493: The Rankine Building at the east end of University Avenue (opened 1970), the multipurpose Adam Smith Building (opened 1967) on the crest of the hill above University Gardens, and the new Queen Margaret Union building (opened 1968) on the University Gardens site previously occupied by the University Observatory. These were joined by others in various modernist styles; both the Library and Boyd Orr Building (opened 1968 and 1972 respectively) were configured as tower blocks, as
7261-444: The Russian invasion of Ukraine . Yousaf told the BBC that there were in fact Ukrainian men in the building and that the group of women he had addressed the question to did not appear to take offence. Alex Cole-Hamilton of the Scottish Liberal Democrats described the blunder as "clumsy, insensitive and displays a real ignorance of international affairs" from the "man who is about to lead Scotland". In August 2023, Yousaf attended
7398-453: The Universities (Scotland) Act 1858 . The Chancellor is the titular head of the university and President of the General Council . They award all degrees, although this duty is generally carried out by the Vice-Chancellor, appointed by them. The current Chancellor is Dame Katherine Grainger , a former rower who is Britain's most decorated female Olympian, the current chair of UK Sport , and former Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University . She
7535-417: The University of Glasgow , before working as a parliamentary assistant for Bashir Ahmad , the first Muslim and second generation immigrant elected to the Scottish Parliament . Following Ahmad's death in 2009, Yousaf went on to work as a parliamentary assistant for both Alex Salmond and Sturgeon. Prior to his election at the 2011 Scottish Parliament election , he worked in the SNP's party headquarters as
7672-438: The University of Strathclyde in 1964. In 1973, Delphine Parrott became its first female professor, as Gardiner Professor of Immunology. In October 2014, the university court voted for the university to become the first academic institution in Europe to divest from the fossil fuel industry . The university is currently spread over a few campuses. The main one is the Gilmorehill campus, in Hillhead . As well as this there
7809-431: The University of Strathclyde , the Strathclyde University Muslim Students Association (SUMSA). Following the departure of the founding members, the organisation began to dwindle in size and underwent periods of inactivity, notably in 1973 following the departure of founder Ibrahim, and again in 1976 following the departure of the president of three years, Mahmoud Akhtar. In 1987, Mohd Tengku Sembok provided leadership to
7946-672: The Veterinary School in Bearsden , and the Crichton Campus in Dumfries . The alumni of the University of Glasgow include some of the major figures of modern history, including James Wilson , a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence , 3 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom ( William Lamb , Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Bonar Law ), 3 Scottish First Ministers ( Humza Yousaf , Nicola Sturgeon and Donald Dewar ), economist Adam Smith , philosopher Francis Hutcheson , engineer James Watt , physicist Lord Kelvin , surgeon Joseph Lister along with 4 Nobel Prize laureates (in total 8 Nobel Prize winners are affiliated with
8083-413: The "blatant disregard for human life" after airstrikes on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza. He called on Home Secretary Suella Braverman to resign after she branded pro-Palestinian protesters "hate marchers" and far-right counter-protesters subsequently clashed with police in London. Yousaf accused her of "fanning the flames of division". After Yousaf terminated the Bute House Agreement between
8220-431: The 1960s following publication of the Robbins Report led the university to build numerous modern buildings across Hillhead in a development zone, originally comprising mainly residential tenements, that had been designated on the north side of University Avenue in 1945. Several of these new buildings were in the brutalist style; the Mathematics Building at the west end of University Avenue (opened 1968, demolished 2017),
8357-463: The 1960s. Yousaf's mother, Shaaista Bhutta, was born in Nairobi , Kenya, to a family of Pakistani-Punjabi descent. Due to their non-African background, her family was regularly harassed and occasionally assaulted: following an incident where her mother was attacked with an axe, they emigrated to Scotland. Humza attended Mearns Primary School in East Renfrewshire . Yousaf was one of two ethnic-minority pupils to attend his primary school. Yousaf
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#17327930223358494-406: The 405 members of the university community who gave their lives in the Second World War. Most of the windows are the work of Douglas Strachan , although some have been added over the years, including those on the South Wall, created by Alan Younger. Daily services are held in the chapel during term-time, as well as seasonal events. Before Christmas, there is a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols on
8631-461: The Catholic Church, the National Secular Society as well as writers, and in September 2020 it was amended to remove prosecution for cases of unintentionally stirring up hate, which could theoretically include libraries stocking contentious books. Despite his initial promises, Yousaf in October 2020 said that the exception to the Public Order Act 1986 which allows people to use "otherwise illegal language" in their own homes should be abolished. In
8768-456: The European Union in Brussels to "aid the cause of independence". Yousaf used the visit to Brussels to reiterate the SNP's position on the European Union and future membership should Scotland become independent, citing that a majority of Scottish voters voted to remain a member of the European Union in the 2016 referendum on UK membership of the European Union. However, the Spanish Government "professed" opposition to future Scottish membership of
8905-452: The European Union, citing fears that a future independent Scotland would lead to advancements in Catalonia 's attempts for independence from Spain. Yousaf said that the Spanish Government made it "abundantly clear" and that he "agrees with the Spanish Government – that the situation in Scotland and Catalonia are different". Yousaf and Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif met in May 2023 in London, with both Yousaf and Sharif declaring
9042-410: The Islamic month of Ramadan . The iftaar has built up notoriety in recent years and has become the largest gathering of Muslims for the breaking of their fast in Scotland. The society organises weekly speakers ( khateebs ) for the congregational prayer every Friday. Two prayer timings are provided so that students with class can have a larger chance of being able to attend. Notable regular speakers for
9179-412: The Main Building, and the related Hunterian Gallery is housed in buildings adjacent to the University Library. The latter includes "The Mackintosh House", a rebuilt terraced house designed by, and furnished after, architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh . Even these enlarged premises could not contain the expanding university, which quickly spread across much of Gilmorehill. The 1930s saw the construction of
9316-407: The Muslim community of Glasgow. The general secretary of the society was Azhar Ali, who also went on to revive the Federation of Student Islamic Societies Scotland branch. The period was also the first time in which the society held an "Islam Awareness Week", which it continues to hold. The week involved interfaith events which were amongst the first being held in Scotland at that time. 2003 saw
9453-406: The Parliamentary Commissioners of Visitation on 28 August 1690, that he had seen the Bull at the Scots College in Paris, together with the many charters granted to the university by the monarchs of Scotland from James II to Mary, Queen of Scots . The university enquired of these documents in 1738 but was informed by Thomas Innes and the superiors of the Scots College that the original records of
9590-417: The SNP and Scottish Greens, he faced imminent votes of no confidence in himself and his government. Yousaf announced his intention to resign as SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland on 29 April 2024. John Swinney was elected unopposed as his successor and Yousaf formally resigned on 7 May. Yousaf has been described as socially progressive . He is a follower of his predecessor, Nicola Sturgeon, and
9727-469: The SNP, including for the 2007 Scottish Parliament election , which resulted in the first SNP government in Scotland and Yousaf's first job in the Scottish parliament. In 2006, Yousaf worked in an O2 call centre , before working as a parliamentary assistant for Bashir Ahmad , from Ahmad's election as Scotland's first Muslim MSP in 2007 until Ahmad's death two years later. Ahmad was a personal influence. Yousaf then worked as parliamentary assistant for
9864-523: The Scottish Government seeking to pursue an "inclusive" model similar to that in the Republic of Ireland . People born outside Scotland would automatically be entitled to Scottish citizenship under the plans if at least one of their parents were Scottish, and Scottish people resident in Scotland at the time of independence would be entitled to hold dual Scottish and British citizenship should it be desired. The paper commits an independent Scotland to remaining
10001-436: The Scottish Parliament accused Yousaf of "flip flopping" over free school meals policy. After mounting pressure on the backdrop of his statement, Yousaf pledged his support and commitment to free school meals and reaffirmed that the policy of free school meals in Scotland would not be ending and confirmed the Scottish Government's plans to introduce free school meals entitlement in secondary school, however, Yousaf did not provide
10138-527: The Scottish government to tackle our shared challenges because that is what families and businesses in Scotland expect" and that "this is not the time to be talking about distracting constitutional change". On 27 July 2023, Yousaf launched the fifth paper in the Building a New Scotland series entitled Citizenship in an independent Scotland . The prospectus set out the Scottish Government's proposals for citizenship and passports in an independent Scotland, with
10275-449: The UK to raise money for orphans and needy children. Activities change on a yearly basis. In previous years these have included football tournaments, bake sales, and speaker events, as well as dinners. In 2017, GUMSA raised over £4,015. Islam Awareness Week normally takes place in February with an aim of uniting the interfaith community of Glasgow University Campus. There is a stall daily during
10412-493: The UK. Yousaf worked to challenge the UK Government 's section 35 order of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill . During his first meeting with the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak , Yousaf requested a section 30 order to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence . Sunak has rejected the request. In June 2023, Yousaf launched the fourth Building a New Scotland paper which focused on
10549-700: The University Bute hall with nasheed artist Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens ), lectures, including "Islam: Oppressed or Oppressive", and a play titled The Return of Salahudeen featuring prominent figures in the Muslim community. Imam Siraj Wahhaj also visited the society to speak. The event took place on the Glasgow University Campus in the Wellington Church . The era saw the society make its first website – unusual for
10686-509: The University of Glasgow where he was President of the Glasgow University Muslim Students Association . He graduated in 2007 with a Master of Arts (MA). From an early age, Yousaf was involved in community work, ranging from youth organisations to charity fundraising. He was the volunteer media spokesperson for the charity Islamic Relief , worked for community radio for twelve years and on
10823-424: The University of Glasgow, the University of the West of Scotland and the Open University ). The Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) was opened at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on 29 March 2017, including a Clinical Innovation Zone spanning 11,000 square feet (1,000 m ) of collaboration space for researchers and industry. The university's initial accommodation including Glasgow University Library
10960-517: The University) and numerous Olympic gold medallists, including the current chancellor, Dame Katherine Grainger . The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 by a charter or papal bull from Pope Nicholas V , at the suggestion of King James II , giving Bishop William Turnbull , a graduate of the University of St Andrews , permission to add a university to the city's Cathedral. It is the second-oldest university in Scotland after St Andrews and
11097-628: The West End of the city, around three miles (five kilometres) west of its previous location, enclosed by a large meander of the River Kelvin . The original site on the High Street was sold to the City of Glasgow Union Railway and replaced by the college goods yard . The new-build campus was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the Gothic revival style. The largest of these buildings echoed, on
11234-533: The award-winning round Reading Room (it is now a category-A listed building ) and an aggressive program of house purchases, in which the university (fearing the surrounding district of Hillhead was running out of suitable building land) acquired several terraces of Victorian houses and joined them together internally. The departments of Psychology, Computing Science, and most of the Arts Faculty continue to be housed in these terraces. More buildings were built to
11371-470: The backdrop of high levels of drug related deaths, despite a decline. Yousaf urged the UK Government to examine the evidence surrounding drug rehabilitation rooms and to introduce such a facility in Glasgow , an area of Scotland's with considerably high drug related deaths and incidents. However, the Home Office repeatedly rejected calls that would see sites established where users can take drugs under
11508-547: The backdrop of the Supreme Court ruling that the Scottish Government does not have the power to legislate for another referendum on Scottish independence. His predecessor, Nicola Sturgeon, had, prior to leaving office, published a series of Scottish Government papers on Scottish independence, titled Building a New Scotland . In December 2023, Yousaf met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan without UK officials, leading Foreign Secretary David Cameron to issue
11645-735: The children in question had been hospitalised for other reasons. Yousaf clarified his statement and apologised for "any undue alarm". In July, the World Health Organisation concluded that six out of Europe's ten virus hotspots were in Scotland. Tayside topped the list with 1,002 cases per 100,000 head of population over the previous fortnight. The Scottish Government was accused of being 'missing in action' after it emerged that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Yousaf were all on holiday. Yousaf said he had promised to take his stepdaughter to Harry Potter World, tweeting that: "Most important job I have
11782-460: The community and in general 'do good' based on the Quranic verse "Except those who Believe and Do Good Righteous Deeds. Theirs is a never ending reward" - Quran [95:6]. Previous activities have included graveyard clean ups and community blood donations. A particularly popular activity was the donation of knitted hats to a local hospital ward for newborns in 2018. GUMSA holds a yearly iftaar during
11919-427: The constitution of an independent Scotland. Yousaf declared that there would be a written constitution for an independent Scotland, claiming that such a constitution would set a benchmark in which no future Scottish Government could fall short of as it would be a constitution enshrined into Scots law. Yousaf declared that the government had placed a commitment to a constitution that gave the population "the right to access
12056-406: The creation of drug rehabilitation rooms should be devolved to the Scottish Parliament. Yousaf was challenged to review the long running Scottish Government policy of free university tuition, with University of Edinburgh vice-chancellor Peter Mathieson saying that allowing wealthier families to pay was "worthy of calm consideration". Yousaf disputed calls for a review of the policy, saying that he
12193-579: The deployment of resources as well as formulating strategic plans for the university. The Court is chaired by the Rector , who is elected by all the matriculated students at the university. The University Secretary is the Head of University Services and assists the Principal in day-to-day management. The current University Secretary is David Duncan. Humza Yousaf Humza Haroon Yousaf ( / ˈ h ʌ m z ə ˈ j uː s ə f / ; born 7 April 1985)
12330-399: The developing world. The society raised a total of £10,000 in just one week. The society held their first 'outdoor' prayer near the library during Islam Awareness Week as part of an ongoing project to make people more aware of Muslim forms of worship. In 2007 the 'Interfaith room' was introduced as the first full-time place of worship on the University campus, after needs were seen for it by
12467-414: The development value of such property increased. The Stevenson Building on Gilmorehill opened in 1961 and provides students with the use of a fitness suite, squash courts, sauna, and six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool. The university also has a large sports complex on the Garscube Estate, besides their Wolfson Halls and Vet School. This is a new facility, replacing the previous Westerlands sports ground in
12604-489: The election. Yousaf entered office amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic . In June 2021, he said that ten children up to the age of nine had been admitted to Scottish hospitals in the previous week "because of COVID". Professor Steve Turner, Scotland officer for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, contradicted him and said that children's wards were "not seeing a rise in cases with Covid". He added that
12741-537: The expanding student population, a new refectory —known as the Hub—was opened adjacent to the library in 1966, and the Glasgow University Union building at the eastern end of University Avenue was extended in 1965. In October 2001 the century-old Bower Building (previously home to the university's botany department) was gutted by fire. The interior and roof of the building were largely destroyed, though
12878-439: The first big change in the logo used by the organisation. A GUMSA member - Maarya Sharif sketched a design of someone in "sujood" or 'prostration' which Muslims perform during their five daily prayers. The concept of a Muslim in prostration continued onto the next logo version. On 6 July 2007, Aijaz Mohammad won the "Male Inspirational Young Scottish Muslim Award" at the inaugural "Young Scottish Muslims Conference & Awards". He
13015-620: The first time in its history, the university was left without a Rector as no nominations were received. When the elections were run in December, Mordechai Vanunu was chosen for the post, even though he was unable to attend due to restrictions placed upon him by the Israeli government. In 2014, Edward Snowden , an American computer specialist, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee, and former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor—who came to international attention when he disclosed
13152-663: The foundation of the university were not to be found. If they had not been lost by this time, they certainly went astray during the French Revolution when the Scots College was under threat. Its records and valuables were moved for safe-keeping out of the city of Paris. The Bull remains the authority by which the university awards degrees. Teaching at the university began in the Chapter House of Glasgow Cathedral , subsequently moving to nearby Rottenrow , in
13289-469: The fourth-oldest in the English-speaking world. The universities of St Andrews, Glasgow, and Aberdeen were ecclesiastical foundations, while Edinburgh was a civic foundation. As one of the ancient universities of the United Kingdom, Glasgow is one of only eight institutions to award undergraduate master's degrees in certain disciplines. The university has been without its original Bull since
13426-448: The growing urban and commercial middle class . Glasgow University served all of these students by preparing them for professions: law, medicine, civil service, teaching, and the church. It also trained smaller but growing numbers for careers in science and engineering. Glasgow has the fifth-largest endowment of any university in the UK and the annual income of the institution for 2022–23 was £944.2 million of which £220.7 million
13563-590: The interfaith chaplain at the time, Stuart MacQuarrie. In 2008 whilst Ahmed Shaikh was president, the society saw a number of improvements for Muslim students on campus. The first library prayer room was established in this time period on level 3 of the main Glasgow University library. Prior to this students were praying in corridors and in stairwells, which led to the University Chaplain Stuart MacQuarrie commissioning
13700-415: The introduction of the deposit return scheme , but not in its current form, suggesting it should exclude small businesses. He emphasised the need for a wellbeing economy and has proposed introducing a new wealth tax to raise money for more welfare benefits . During the early days of his tenure as First Minister, Scotland's drugs death had fallen to its lowest levels in five years, however, it still had
13837-402: The last Sunday of term, and a Watchnight service on Christmas Eve. Graduates, students, members of staff, and the children of members of staff are entitled to be married in the chapel, which is also used for baptisms and funerals. Civil marriages and civil partnerships may be blessed in the chapel, although under UK law may not be performed there. The current chaplain of the university
13974-407: The leadership race, after being victorious in both rounds of voting. He won the first round with 48.2% of first-preference votes, ahead of Forbes who received 40.7%, and Regan who received 11.1%, thus eliminating Regan. He then won the final round of voting with 52.1% of the vote compared to Forbes with 47.9%. Yousaf accepted the leadership at an event at Murrayfield Stadium where he promised to lead
14111-676: The main façade remained intact. After a £10.8 million refit, the building re-opened in November 2004. The Wolfson Medical School Building , with its award-winning glass-fronted atrium, opened in 2002, and in 2003, the St Andrews Building was opened, housing what is now the School of Education. It is sited a short walk from Gilmorehill, in the Woodlands area of the city on the site of the former Queens College, which had in turn been bought by Glasgow Caledonian University , from whom
14248-553: The mass roll-out of the vaccination programme which began under his predecessor. Following Sturgeon's resignation as leader of the SNP and as first minister, Yousaf won the 2023 SNP leadership election . Yousaf was appointed first minister on 29 March 2023, becoming the youngest person, the first Scottish Asian , and the first Muslim to serve in office. He was sworn into the Privy Council in May 2023. In April 2024, he formed
14385-659: The mid-sixteenth century. In 1560, during the political unrest accompanying the Scottish Reformation , the then chancellor, Archbishop James Beaton , a supporter of the Marian cause , fled to France. He took with him, for safe-keeping, many of the archives and valuables of the cathedral and the university, including the Mace and the Bull. Although the Mace was sent back in 1590, the archives were not. Principal James Fall told
14522-419: The new space. The space has since moved many times within the building and has also seen the introduction of complimentary ablution facilities. Discussions also began for a space in the dental school which would be made three years later. The society hosted the first year-round Islamic course in Glasgow, ISyllabus . The course was taught by two of the UK's prominent Islamic thinkers - Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed (who
14659-543: The party in the interest of all its members. Yousaf was sworn in as First Minister of Scotland on 29 March 2023, after receiving the Royal Warrant of Appointment by King Charles III , becoming the youngest person and the first Scottish Asian and Muslim to hold the office since it was created in 1999 . In September 2023, the New Statesman named him the thirteenth-most powerful left-wing figure in
14796-431: The roll out of free school meals in Scotland in favour of a more targeted approach. Yousaf was urged to reconsider this decision, with opponents arguing that the stop of the roll out would by a "betrayal" of children in Scotland. Yousaf used his own daughter as an example, and argued as to whether his daughter should be entitled to free school meals considering Yousaf's high salary as First Minister of Scotland. Opponents in
14933-592: The same year, GUMSA member Aziz Khan became the first Scottish president of the Federation of Student Islamic Societies . Publicity was via hand-written flyers posted across campus. The society was met with no resistance and had regular interfaith contact, particularly with the Christian Union. Iftars to break the fast were held for the community during Ramadan , with food cooked by the members. In 1971, GUMSA members helped to form their sister society at
15070-560: The sermons include Ustadh Shoket Aksi, Shaykh Sohaib Saeed, Shaykh Amin Buxton Ustadh Zubeir Alvi, Ustadh Ahmed Shaikh & Shaykh Amer Jamil Archived 3 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine . GUMSA is involved in various other activities throughout the year. The society hosts "circles" weekly for individuals to come and speak about their faith, but also as an outlet away from University life. In recent years
15207-559: The society bring "Charity Week" (see "Activities") to Scotland. In this period over £50,000 was raised for orphans and needy children across the world. GUMSA has participated in Charity Week every year since. Freshers' week takes place a week before classes begin at the University of Glasgow . GUMSA traditionally hosts daily activities Monday - Saturday during this week including the following set-up: Every year in October, GUMSA participates in Charity Week with Islamic societies across
15344-403: The society has also hosted reputable Muslim scholars from across the globe. Most notably these have included Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi , Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk , Imam Siraj Wahhaj and Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed . The latter hosts a revision lecture series at GUMSA on a yearly basis. The society also hosts social events on a monthly basis ranging from tea nights to ice skating. Over the years
15481-411: The society has won a number of different awards from various bodies, including the following: 2011 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 University of Glasgow Dentistry Divinity Engineering Law Medicine Nursing Science Social Sciences Veterinary Medicine The University of Glasgow (abbreviated as Glas. in post-nominals ; Scottish Gaelic : Oilthigh Ghlaschu )
15618-538: The society. Sembok later went on to become a prominent member of the academic circle in Malaysia. GUMSA was unable to match the popularity of 'GUAsia,' which was more favoured by individuals of South Asian descent. This, in conjunction with the Malaysian government providing significantly less funding for overseas study grants, resulted a larger portion of GUMSA's members coming from the city of Glasgow. Whilst there
15755-704: The supervision of medical professionals. Despite a report published by the Westminster Home Affairs Committee that recommended the establishment of a pilot drug consumption room in Glasgow, the Home Office again rejected calls for such a pilot scheme to be commissioned, leading to intervention from the First Minister who urged the UK Government to look at the evidence highlighted in the Home Affairs Committee report, and if calls were consistently rejected, then powers for
15892-501: The time. The period also became one of the most politically active the society has seen. Many members ran for positions within the Students' Representative Council (SRC) - particularly for positions within the council executive committee. Around this time, GUMSA helped another of its sister organisations to form: CUMSA (Caledonian University Muslim Students Organisation), which would grow into another prominent and active society within
16029-499: The university acquired the site. It replaced the St Andrews Campus in Bearsden . The university also procured the former Hillhead Congregational Church, converting it into a lecture theatre in 2005. The Sir Alwyn Williams building, designed by Reiach and Hall, was completed at Lilybank Terrace in 2007, housing the School of Computing Science. In September 2016, in partnership with Glasgow City Council , Glasgow Life , and
16166-498: The university's relocation to Hillhead , again proved problematic when more real estate was required. The school of veterinary medicine, which was founded in 1862, moved to a new campus in the leafy surrounds of Garscube Estate, around two miles (3 km) west of the main campus, in 1954. The university later moved its sports ground and associated facilities to Garscube and also built student halls of residence in both Garscube and Maryhill . The expected growth of tertiary education in
16303-524: The week outside the Glasgow University Library for individuals to ask questions about Islam and find out more about the faith. The following events are also regular occurrences: The GUMSA Annual Interfaith Dinner has grown in repute in recent years, attracting hundreds of students of all faiths and none to a free three-course meal. In 2017, the dinner attracted Glasgow University Rector and prominent human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar as
16440-635: The west of the Main Building, developing the land between University Avenue and the River Kelvin with natural science buildings and the faculty of medicine. The medical school spread into neighboring Partick and joined with the Western Infirmary . At the eastern flank of the Main Building, the James Watt Engineering Building was completed in 1959. The growth and prosperity of the city, which had originally forced
16577-547: The world to continue to pledge their support for Ukraine and assist the Ukrainian efforts in any way possible, and that following the war, that those countries help Ukraine to rebuild. Yousaf thanked the Ukrainians who had settled in Scotland for their contributions to Scotland and said that Scotland would be their home for as long as possibly needed. Yousaf condemned Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel . He called for
16714-468: The year prior to his appointment (2017–18), 244,504 crimes were recorded by the police in Scotland; in the final year of his tenure (2020–21), the figure was 246,511. One of his flagship policies was the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill , which he promised would streamline existing legislation as well as add additional protections to minorities while maintaining rights to freedom of speech and freedom of expression. The bill has been criticised by
16851-696: Was "keen to work with those who have got real concerns". During the campaign, Yousaf faced questions on why he missed the vote on the Marriage and Civil Partnership Act (2014) . He said at the time that he was meeting the Pakistani consul to discuss the case of a Scotsman facing the death penalty for blasphemy. Yousaf stated his support for the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill , while his opponents Kate Forbes and Ash Regan opposed it. As confirmed on 27 March 2023, Yousaf won
16988-399: Was "very proud" of the SNP's long opposition to any fees for education in Scotland. He highlighted his support and commitment to the continuation of free tuition in Scotland by saying he was "absolutely committed to ensuring we have free education" and that "university education should be on the ability to learn not the ability to pay". Yousaf was largely criticised for saying he would stop
17125-445: Was also held during this time, one of GUMSA's biggest events which attracts people of all faiths and none to come together and enjoy a three-course meal courtesy of the society. The event has become part of the society's annual calendar during Islam Awareness Week. In 2006 the society started focusing more on charitable activities, in particular "Water Wells Week" for which the organisation helped fund water wells in impoverished areas in
17262-757: Was awarded the "Future Force of Politics" at the Young Scottish Minority Ethnic Awards in 2009, which was presented to him in Glasgow City Chambers . Yousaf was elected to the Scottish Parliament as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral region in the 2011 election . At 26 years old, he was the youngest MSP to be elected to the 4th parliament . When being sworn in, he took his oath in English and then in Urdu , reflecting his Scottish-Pakistani identity; he
17399-752: Was born on 7 April 1985 in Rutherglen Maternity Hospital in Rutherglen , South Lanarkshire . He is son of first-generation Pakistani Punjabi Muslim immigrants: his father Mian Muzaffar Yousaf Arain was born in Mian Channu , Punjab , Pakistan, and emigrated from the city with his family in the 1960s, eventually working as an accountant. His paternal grandfather worked in the Singer sewing machine factory in Clydebank in
17536-740: Was dressed in a traditional sherwani decorated with a Partick Thistle tartan touch, and a plaid draped over his shoulder. He served on the SNP's backbenches and was a member of the parliament's justice and public audit committees . On 25 May 2011, Yousaf was appointed as a Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Office of the First Minister , remaining in this post until 4 September 2012. On 5 September 2012, First Minister Alex Salmond appointed Yousaf as Minister for External Affairs and International Development , responsible for external affairs, international development; fair trade policy and diaspora. This junior ministerial appointment saw him working under
17673-543: Was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £827.4 million. It is a member of Universitas 21 , the Russell Group and the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities . The university was originally located in the city's High Street ; since 1870, its main campus has been at Gilmorehill in the City's West End . Additionally, a number of university buildings are located elsewhere, such as
17810-408: Was no pause in GUMSA's running between the academic session of 1990 and 1991, there was no communication between former and incoming leaders. The leaders at this time, Ruzwan Mohammed and Zahid Hanif, were new to GUMSA. Due to this, the society was restructured. The society had little engagement when compared with the Pakistani society of the time. Mohammed, who served as the chairman at the time, made
17947-530: Was occupied by the Western Infirmary between 1874 and 2015. The University Chapel was constructed as a memorial to the 755 sons of the university who had died in the First World War. Designed by Sir John Burnet , it was completed in 1929 and dedicated on 4 October. Tablets on the wall behind the Communion Table list the names of those who died, while other tablets besides the stalls record
18084-589: Was opened, funded by the Wolfson Foundation. The Archives of the University of Glasgow is the central place of deposit for the records of the university, created and accumulated since its foundation in 1451. The university opened the Crichton campus in Dumfries , Dumfries and Galloway during the 1980s. It was designed to meet the needs for tertiary education in an area far from major cities and
18221-613: Was part of the complex of religious buildings in the precincts of Glasgow Cathedral . In 1460, the university received a grant of land from James, Lord Hamilton , on the east side of the High Street , immediately north of the Blackfriars Church, on which it had its home for the next four hundred years. In the mid-seventeenth century, the Hamilton Building was replaced with a very grand two-court building with
18358-538: Was president of GUMSA in 1990) and Shaykh Amer Jamil (who had been the vice-president of SUMSA) in the University's Boyd Orr Building . The course has been run in the University every year since, and has spread to other universities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Dundee, Edinburgh and has plans to move to London. The University started supplying halal chicken in official cafeterias across campus, which has vastly improved ease of consumption for Muslim students on campus. The academic year 2008/09 also saw
18495-641: Was privately educated at Hutchesons' Grammar School , an independent school in Glasgow, where his Modern Studies lessons inspired him to become involved in politics. He described the September 11 attacks as the "day that changed the world and for me" when he was 16 years old. Prior to the attack, Yousaf was close to two pupils whom he sat next to in his registration class, but after the attack in New York, he claims that they asked him questions such as, "Why do Muslims hate America?" Yousaf studied politics at
18632-504: Was recognised for his work in numerous organisations, among them his role as "chair of GUMSA." In 2003, the society was once again started, almost from scratch due to lack of proper progression planning. In 2005 GUMSA saw President Humza Yousaf MSP take lead of the society. He has since gone on to hold many important roles in government and has now become the First Minister of Scotland as of 2023. The first 'Interfaith Dinner'
18769-535: Was the Genetics Building at the very south end of the campus on Dumbarton Road (opened 1967, named for Guido Pontecorvo in 1994, demolished 2021), while the amber-brick Geology Building (opened 1980, named for John Walter Gregory in 1998, renamed for Silas Molema in 2021) was built to a low-rise design on the former site of eight terraced houses in Lilybank Gardens. To further cater to
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