22 January 2025

Welcome to Your UofGLiving Accommodation Bulletin!

It's the second Bulletin of 2025 and we've got lots of useful info to share with you! There's a guide to Burns Night, welcoming the Year of the Snake, fire safety and much more!

This week's news📰

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On 25 January, Scots around the world will be celebrating the life Robert Burns, the nation’s most renowned and celebrated poet. Find out a bit more information about the man himself and the celebrations.

There’s going to be lots going on to celebrate the Bard in and around the West End! Here are some of the most popular!

With food, and haggis in particular, playing such a big role in Burns Night, it wouldn’t be right not to include some recipes to try!

Looking for another way to have Haggis? Here's a delicious option for you to try!

Did you know that Dumfries, the town where Burns lived and is buried, is also home to a University of Glasgow campus? If you’d like to get out and visit the great man’s house and experience the town that gave him so much inspiration, we have included our Dumfries guide.

On January 29th, millions of people across the world will be celebrating one of the most important holidays in China and its neighbouring countries. Welcome in the Year of the Snake in style!

Don’t be the person who has your block evacuated because of a false fire activation. Follow our useful tips to help avoid any unnecessary disruption and stay safe!

If you’re cooking up a storm, be sure to do it safely and follow all the fire safety protocols!

Your Glasgow Home is incredibly safe and secure but there are extra steps you can take to make sure you don’t encounter any issues.

We hope you enjoy the bulletin!

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