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The SRC is holding a student-wide indicative referendum on whether the University should divest from companies linked to the arms industry. The result will guide future SRC discussions on ethical investment.
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Referendum

The SRC is holding a student-wide indicative referendum on whether the University should divest from companies linked to the arms industry. The result will guide future SRC discussions on ethical investment.

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The results of the SRC Referendum are now in!

  • The Motion: “Should the University of Glasgow stop investing in companies that earn more than 10% of their revenue from the arms and defence industry?”
  • The Result: The motion passed with 89.3% of votes in favour - 8,668 students voted YES to divestment. 9,706 students cast their votes - 19.2% of those eligible. 

Turnout: 9,706 students (19.2% of those eligible)

Breakdown:

Option

Number

%

Yes

8,668

89.3%

No

1,038

10.7%


Thank you to everyone who took part and had their say on whether the University of Glasgow should divest from the arms and defence industry. Your voice matters, and we appreciate everyone who participated in this democratic process.

Visit our Referendum: What’s Next? page for information on the next steps the SRC will take following the result.

Should you require support following the results of the Referendum please visit the University of Glasgow Support pages: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/supportservices/.

Best wishes,

Pablo

Pablo Morán Ruiz (he/him)
SRC President
Glasgow University Students’ Representative Council

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