SRC Referendum on UofG Arms Divestment
This referendum is being held to determine student opinion on whether the University of Glasgow should divest from companies that earn more than 10% of their revenue from the arms and defence industry. This is your chance to express your view on a vital issue.
Whilst the SRC has a neutral stance in this indicative referendum, the outcome will inform us of our approach in future discussions with the University on its investment priorities.
Should the University of Glasgow stop investing in companies that earn more than 10% of their revenue from the arms and defence industry?
On the voting days (March 26th 9am to March 27th 5pm) this is where the ‘Vote Now’ button will appear for you to cast your vote. For more information on how to vote, please see below.
Key Dates
7 March: Referendum launch – all students receive an email with key details12 March (12pm): Deadline to register to campaign for ‘Yes’ or ‘No’14 March: Campaign team meetings & spokesperson elections17 March (12pm): Deadline for campaign teams to submit their campaign statements- 17 March – 27 March: Campaigning period
- 26 March (9am) – 27 March (5pm): Voting period
- 27 March (after 6pm): Results announced and next steps shared
How to Vote
- Voting will be open from 9am on 26 March until 5pm on 27 March.
- All current and fully registered University of Glasgow students are eligible to vote.
- You can cast your vote online through the SRC website (this page) or via the My SRC app.
- Please ensure you can log in and access our website using your GUID ahead of the voting period.
- If you require support or are unsure if you are eligible, please contact SRC IT Support: support@src.gla.ac.uk.
How to Campaign
Campaign Team Eligibility
Only currently registered University of Glasgow students who are eligible to vote in the referendum can join a campaign team. There are only two official campaign teams, one for 'Yes' and one for 'No'.
Registration for the campaign teams has now closed. Fully registered University of Glasgow students may still participate in the campaigning but must contact the campaign teams directly to get involved.
Read more about the Campaign Team process here.
What Happens After the Vote?
Once voting closes at 5pm on 27 March, the SRC will announce the results by 6pm that day via our website, social media platforms, and email.
It is hoped that this vote will be unambiguous in highlighting what students really feel about investment in the arms and defence industry and whether they wish the SRC to make the matter a future priority.
Questions about the Referendum?
General
For general enquiries, please contact the SRC Enquiries Team: enquiries@src.gla.ac.uk.
IT Support
For technical support such as with voting or logging in, contact: support@src.gla.ac.uk.