Student Social Committee
The School of Education Social Committee helps students in our School to network, support and socialise with their colleagues and is based out the Student Common Room (level 5).
The committee is committed to organising events that help students integrate and expand on the School of Education’s commitment to social justice. This includes a variety of regular events within the school such as:
- Peer-to-peer networking
- Picnics/social trips- sightseeing and trips beyond Glasgow.
- Community outreach events
- Helping in the organisation of regular school social events – Halloween, St Andrew’s Ceilidh, Winter Warmer, Party like its 1999.
- Casual social events- Bonfire night, comedy/music nights within the Glasgow area.
- Support for Clubs and Societies within the School of Education.
The membership of this Committee is comprised entirely of students from the School of Education from a diverse range of background and changes on a rolling basis. The Committee always welcomes new members at any time of year and operates mainly out of the Student Common Room on Level 5 of the St Andrews Building.
If you are interested in joining the committee or volunteering at events, please e-mail the co-ordinator via education-social-committee@glasgow.ac.uk to let them know and they will ensure that you are co-opted into the committee.
- An application is pending for students to get HEAR recognition for their efforts on this committee if they reach a minimum number of volunteering hours.
Student Common Room
The Common Room is located on Level 5 of the St Andrews Building.
This area is used for tea/coffee breaks/lunches for students within the School of Education. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available here as are microwave ovens.
Please be courteous to others and ensure you clean up after yourself if using any of these facilities.
The Common Room is the focal point of many student events such as Positivi-tea. Art Afternoons and other small events.
The Student Common Room is managed by the School’s Student Experience Team and is available to book for student events after 5pm.
Glasgow University Educators’ Social Society - a.k.a. GUESS
GUESS is the School's leading student society.
The society was established to give students in the School of Education a opportunity to share their passion for education, network and make new friends through various events throughout the year such as balls, socials, workshops, or study groups.
Any suggestions, feedback or questions are welcome. If you want to see education progress, join GUESS!