By Colin Falconer (@cs_rose1) “We’re in the middle of a storm but we’ll get there, I know we will.” The message from Game Day Manager and Covid Officer of the Glasgow Rocks, […]
We’re in the Middle of a Storm but We’ll Get There – I Know We Will
The Crisis that Covid has Caused the World of Comedy
By Colin Falconer (@cs_rose1) “It took 6 months to get a penny.” This is the unfortunate truth of the way in which live comedy venues were treated in the wake of the […]
Glasgow soup kitchen has “busiest night ever” as they serve over 130 people
By Meg Montague It is a Friday evening in Glasgow and the temperature has dropped below freezing. But despite the cold, a team of dedicated volunteers from Homeless Project Scotland continue to […]
MA Multimedia Slideshows
A collection of video and still image multimedia shorts from the MA class of 2020/21 looking at how the Covid pandemic has impacted different groups within our society from women in sport, […]
How Covid is affecting the people within hospitality.
By Colin Falconer As we approach a time where the hospitality sector is usually booming with business, 2020 provides a stark contrast in it’s view compared to previous years. It’s a time […]
MA Social Short Videos Investigating The Covid Impact for Bars and Venues
A range of social short videos that hear from bar managers, music venue owners and some live performers all impacted during by the Covid crisis. Compiled remotely by the MA class of […]
Illegal puppy farms capitalise on lockdown demand
By Meg Montague Illegal puppy breeders are “using Covid as an excuse” to ensure buyers are not following recommended guidelines, warns SSPCA Chief superintendent, Mike Flynn. “They’re not going to see the […]
Grouse moor licensing scheme “unlikely” to work says conservationist
By Meg Montague Grouse moors in Scotland will be subject to a new licensing scheme after they were unable to combat the illegal persecution of birds of prey through self-regulation, the Scottish […]
Political Commentary with Derek Rae
BY KEVIN CRAIGENS ONCE a student of politics, Derek Rae is now willing to teach Scots a little bit about the US Presidential election. Working as a commentator for ESPN and also […]
Sunny’s Story.
by Regan Kelly. Hailing from a small village in south east Germany, Sandrine moved to Scotland four years ago. The main reason for coming here was to study the Sports Journalism course at […]
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