Slavery past – slavery present – working towards a slave free future

The University of Glasgow’s slavery past matters. That’s why the university has an ongoing commitment to reparations, which will add up to a whopping £20 million, leading to the development of a new learning centre between the University of Glasgow and the University of the West Indies. The report by the History of Slavery Steering…

Shalom: Sarah

On a fine day in the middle of summer I was in the midst of a rabbit hole trail on YouTube when I pressed on another video, a TedTalk called ‘Why I Live a Zero Waste Life’. The video featured Lauren Singer, a young woman who decided a few years ago to go ZERO WASTE…

A Christmas Thought: Lara

This semester, at Just Love Glasgow, we have been focusing on the theme of “Shalom” – peace with four strands: God, others, creation and ourselves” and I think this theme fits in perfectly with the Christmas story we all know so well. Being at peace with God is arguably the most important of all four…

Can A Dress Change The World?

Since moving to Glasgow last year, my heart has been challenged daily in so many different ways. Whether that is from walking past the homeless on Byers Road, to finding out about charities I never knew existed and for causes I never knew needed fought for – my eyes have been opened. I know there…

Moving Into Action // James

India. Syria. Kenya. Turkey. Mozambique. Latin America. As someone who has a keen interest in exploring and travelling, these countries and continents fascinate me. Their natural landscapes, their cultures, their vibrant lifestyles entice me to them. The history of these places and the preservation of historical sites is such an important thing and it really…

Moving Into Action // Jonny

My love is impatient. It’s nasty. It is envious of others. I do it so I can boast about it because my love is proud. I show love to dishonour others and make them feel bad for what they haven’t done because love is for my benefit, not others. My love is a tally. One…

Moving Into Action // Helen

Many start the New Year with resolutions; with a hope that at the end of the year they’ll be better people than they were when they started. That they’ll be a version of themselves who’s fitter, better read, more cultured and a better chef, who manages to get their to-do lists done before turning up…

ETHICAL LIVING // CHRISTMAS

The countdown is officially on. December has arrived and so too have the minced pies, mulled wine, tinsel-draped shop windows, fairy lights, festive tunes, and everything else that comes with the build up to Christmas Day. Christmas can be a lovely time of enjoying good food, singing carols and general merriment. Alongside these staples of…

ETHICAL LIVING // TEA

Tea is the best comfort before an early start, after a long day, if it’s too cold, or if you need a pick-me-up. I just love curling my fingers around my hot cup and sipping on the sweet nectar of raspberry infused Echinacea, lemon and ginger or spiced apple camomile – or if you’re most…

Awakening to Injustice; Anna

Social injustice is one of those things that we’re all aware of but that very few of us actually pay attention to. We see injustice every time we walk down the street or turn on the TV, yet so often we merely cast what we’ve seen or heard from our minds and move on to…