Glasgow University Sports Association - GUSA

Glasgow University Sports Association - GUSA Glasgow University Sports Association is the official student representative body for Sport at the University of Glasgow.

šŸ–¤The official Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA) pagešŸ’›

Follow us for the most current information about the world of sport here at The University of Glasgow! Established in 1881, GUSA is responsible for working in partnership with Sport & Recreation to deliver high quality sport and exercise opportunities to University of Glasgow students.

The GUSA Council would like to extend its utmost thanks and appreciation to Professor Frank Coton.Frankā€™s current role i...
15/06/2026

The GUSA Council would like to extend its utmost thanks and appreciation to Professor Frank Coton.

Frankā€™s current role in the university is Senior Vice Principal and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic). He is alsoĀ the Honorary President of GUSA, a role which he has held since 2008.Ā Last year, FrankĀ announcedĀ that he would be retiringĀ at the end of this month, meaning that heĀ willĀ also be stepping away from the role of GUSAĀ Honorary President.Ā 

Over the years, Frank has worked alongside many GUSA Councils and Presidents.Ā He has an exceptional ability to strike the perfect balance in his involvement with Council workĀ ā€“Ā making sureĀ membersĀ haveĀ the freedom to lead their ownĀ areasĀ and projects,Ā whilstĀ offering thoughtfulĀ guidance and support where required.

GUSA has been incrediblyĀ fortunateĀ to haveĀ hadĀ Frank firmly in its corner for theĀ pastĀ 18 years. An avid supporter of university sport,Ā and a calming,Ā measured presence inĀ anyĀ room heĀ enters, Frank will beĀ greatlyĀ missed. We were pleased to be able to award Frank the ā€˜Talking Stickā€™ at this yearā€™s GUSA Ball for outstanding contribution towards the association (pictured above), and we wish Frank nothing but theĀ veryĀ bestĀ inĀ his retirement.

20/04/2026

145 YEARS OF GUSA šŸÆ

Share your story with us! We want to hear what GUSA means for you!
Join us in celebrating by sending your story either via dm or email it to [email protected] to be featured in our celebrations!

16/02/2026

SUPPORT OUR TEAMS šŸ“£

From this Wednesday any UofG student can access the Stevenson Building from 12 - 4 to support one of our BUCS teams in the fan zone or fit a work out in in Pulse or Powerplay šŸ‹ļø

Sign up for free on the UofG sport app or the link in our bio šŸ”—

04/12/2025

GUSA Chancellors Fund - link in bio šŸ”—

Meet Kirsty who applied for our Chancellors fund last year to trek across the Yukhin Peak and Pamir Highway in Kyrgyzstan!šŸ‡°šŸ‡¬ We are so happy to have helped make this once in a lifetime 22 day adventure happen.

Got a similar plan for a sporting expedition or developmental project? Apply to the GUSA Chancellors fund now and make those dreams a reality! šŸ’«

24/11/2025

16 Days of Activism šŸŖ§šŸ“£

Hereā€™s a rundown of our 16 Days of Activism schedule.

White ribbon pick upšŸ¤
We are also encouraging clubs to show their support by holding a ā€œwear whiteā€ or white-ribbon training session, as an act of solidarity in the fight to end violence against women and girls.
Pick from the GUSA Office at 62 Oakfield Avenue, tomorrow Tuesday 25th 12ā€“2pm.

Fight for the Night March
GUSA, alongside SRC, QMU, and GUU, will be taking part in the march. Weā€™ll be meeting at 17:30 at the Memorial Gates on University Avenue, then marching into town, where an after-event will be held at the Strath Union from 8pm.

Placard Making šŸŖ§
Wednesday 26 November at 6pm in the QMU, ahead of the march the following day.

Womenā€™s-Only Martial Arts classes šŸ„ŠšŸ„‹
Free Boxing, Karate, and Muay Thai classes throughout the campaign! Tickets are currently available for martial arts classes in the link in bio!šŸ”—

Hope you see along at some of our events!

05/10/2025

GUSA and UofG Sport Financial Assistance šŸ’°

Are you in search of financial assistance to help towards your sporting goals? Whether thatā€™s for purchasing a gym membership, competing nationally or undertaking a lifelong sporting ambition?

Weā€™re here to help!! šŸ…

Head over to the Financial Assistance page on the GUSA website to find out more!

šŸšØRemember to always read the guidelines before applyingšŸšØ

If you have any questions donā€™t hesitate to email us at [email protected]

Sport should be for all, and weā€™re here to do our part for that!!

It is with immense sadness that we have learned of the recent passing of Dr Des Gilmore.Des was a longstanding and commi...
09/07/2025

It is with immense sadness that we have learned of the recent passing of Dr Des Gilmore.

Des was a longstanding and committed member of both the GUSA Council as Court Representative and later Honorary Vice President, and of Hares and Hounds as President. He was involved in both since 1988, and was just as dedicated recently as he was 37 years ago.

Des was an incredibly passionate supporter of sport at the University of Glasgow, reflected not least in his regular attendance at weekly Hares and Hounds training sessions, as well as races and club events. Additionally, he attended every GUSA Senior Council meeting, GUSA Ball, and 1881 alumni dinner, where he especially enjoyed hearing about everything that students from years-gone-by had been up to. Outside of GUSA, Des worked within the College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences, and although retiring in 2006, he continued to work primarily as a Facilitator in the college.

Both GUSA and Hares and Hounds have never had a more passionate advocate and supporter than Des, and it is overwhelmingly sad that we have lost such a great colleague and friend.

Des was laid to rest in Kilkenny this morning, and there will be plans for a memorial service at the university, to be announced in due course. If you have any memories you wish to share of Des, please reach out to Karl on [email protected], or Finn on [email protected].

Our thoughts are with Desā€™s family at this sad time.

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