Statement: Anti-Migrant Riots

We are appalled and angered by the racist and anti-migrant riots that have taken place in Glasgow, Belfast, and elsewhere in the UK.

To every student and staff member who feels less safe because of these events: you belong here, and you deserve to feel safe, respected and supported in our University community.

The SRC stands firmly against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism and all forms of bigotry. No one should be targeted or made to feel unsafe because of their race, faith, nationality or migration status.

We are in contact with the University, including the Security team, to make sure student concerns are being heard and acted on and we will continue to push for students’ safety, wellbeing and concerns to be taken seriously.

Please remember that the SRC is here to support and represent you. Take care, look out for each other, and use the support routes below if you are worried, feel unsafe, need advice, or want to report a concern.

Yours, 

Duncan, Ayush, Frank, and Eoghan
SRC Executive 2025–26

Support Resources 

• If you feel unsafe and it is an emergency, call 999 to contact Police Scotland. For non-emergency support, call 101. 
• The SRC Advice Centre is a third-party reporting centre for Hate Crime. This means we can support you in making a report via this link. 
• Students can use the University’s reporting tool to report harassment, bullying or violence, including racial harassment, whether this has happened to you or to another University of Glasgow student.
• The University’s Support Finder tool can help you find the most appropriate support service for your needs.
• We encourage you to download and use the SafeZone app which you can use to get help both on and off campus. The app is available on our Campus Security webpage.  
• If you are experiencing issues with your mental health, we’d encourage you to contact the University’s Counselling & Wellbeing Service for support. 
• If for any reason this situation means you are considering leaving your accommodation, please visit our Accommodation Advice pages or get in touch with our free, impartial advice service for support: advice@src.gla.ac.uk. 
• The University have various safety, health and wellbeing resources available for students, and for colleagues on our website, as well as support from the University Chaplaincy.