- Libraries:
Glasgow does not need any more libraries!! There is even one in the union (GUU). In all there are over 50 (including departmental libraries), holding over 1,500,000 books and periodicals, with around 2,300 study places. The main library also mixes the modern with the old at the University of Glasgow. (See right)
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- Computing:
- Like the library facilities, Glasgow's computer facilities are good, with 2,200 fairly up to date machines. There is also some 24hr access.
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- Sports:
- Jocks, scared of coming to a city university due to lack of sports facilities, will be quite pleased with Glasgow's range. The only disadvantage is that membership of the Sports and Recreation Service cost money, and a smaller percentage of students join compared to other universities.
Saying that there are squash courts, a swimming pool, a SAUNA (!), multigyms and a sports hall. At the Kelvin Hall sports centre there is among other things an indoor running track and a climbing wall. Garscube Sports Complex is the University's outdoor sport and recreation site located at the scenic Garscube Estate, the faclities here include rugby and cricket pitches, tennis courts and floodlit astros'. A new sports hall will soon be built.
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- Future Plans:
- Nothing worth mentioning at the moment.
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- Disabled Students:
- The University is reputed to be spending over £50,000 per year improving disabled access. Lecture theatres have hearing loops and there are facilities for sight impaired students.
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- Student Welfare:
- Overall the welfare system is not well organised. Since the SRC runs much of the student welfare, and most students spend their time at either GUU or QMU, it really is not in close contact with the students. The University does run a counselling service, a health centre, and has a psychiatrist. Help is also available regarding finacial and academic issues. So if there are any real problems you can always find assistance.
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- Parking:
- Around the Halls of Residence there is some limited parking for residents only. A permit, costing around £20, is needed for Hillhead.
In the city centre, public car parks are available, but these are expensive and often not worth the hastle.
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- University Shops:
- There are shops everywhere including general stores, travel shops, 2nd hand bookstores, print shops etc., etc. There is also a laundrette at both unions.
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- University Bookshops:
- There is a branch of John Smiths in the main university building, and there is a second hand bookstore in the SRC. Apart from that, there are plenty in the centre of town.
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- Banking:
- Both the GUU and QMU have cash machine facilities from the Bank of Scotland. GUU also has a Royal Bank of Scotland cash machine. There are branches of most major banks all over the city. However, it is worth pointing out the Scotland has different banks than England, so it might be best opening a student account after you arrive.
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- Transport Policy:
- There is not really a need for one, being in a city with a good public transport system. Buses are frequent and cheap, and the local trains stop around the city. A Zonecard (giving 10-weeks unlimited travel on all transport) can be bought for around £300.
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- Green Areas:
On campus there are plenty of squares and courtyards like the ones to the right. They are great during the summer when the Scottish weather can get above freezing!
Glasgow is a city, and as a result there is little in the way of green spaces. However, the city is within easy reach of some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. The typical postcard view of Scotland with mountains, lakes and sheep, is within an hours car journey from the city.
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