Uni

The title of this post is “Uni,” which is short for University and what most collegiate institutions are referred to out here. I thought it would be good to have a post that gives readers a better understanding of the University or Uni I am going to through both pictures and description. There was a lot I learned upon arrival about my school that I wasn’t aware of coming in, so here we go.

This is the coat of arms for the University of Glasgow, along with their motto in latin. "Via, Veritas, Vita." Meaning "The Way, The Truth, The Life." The tree, the bird, the bell, and the fish are associated with the miracles of Glasgow and St. Mungo upon its founding, while the mace represents the Universities corporate dignity and the book is understood to represent the book of learning.

The University of Glasgow (or U of G as I will commonly refer to it) was founded in 1451, and is the fourth oldest University in the English speaking world, the second oldest in Scotland only behind St. Andrews. Last year Edward Snowden was voted in to be the Rector for the U of G, this position is voted for by the student body and from what I have heard U of G has had a long history of voting for controversial individuals to be their rector (hmmm you don’t say?). There are roughly 23,000 students enrolled, that being both undergraduate and postgraduate combined. U of G ranks among the top 1% of Universities around the world and within the top 10 in the UK according to QS World University Rankings. There are also a number of famous U of G alumni, some of the bigger ones being…

Adam Smith: Considered the father of Modern Economics.

William Thomson/ Lord Kelvin: Famous scientist most recognized for his invention of the Kelvin scale.

John Logie Baird: Helped to pioneer and establish television.

James Watt: Revolutionized steam powered mechanics.

John Boyd Orr: Famous nutritionist and physiologist, led pioneering studies in human and farm animal nutrition during his time. Was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the United Nations in 1949.

The U of G truly has a beautiful campus filled with history and impressive architecture as well.

 The magnificent entrance to Uni.

    

Repairs are currently being done on the main tower.