21 January 2026

Welcome to Your UofGLiving Accommodation Bulletin!

It's the second Bulletin of 2026 and we've got lots of useful info to share with you! There's a guide to Burns Night, laundry tips, fire safety and much more!

This week's news📰

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.

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.

Find out more about making maintenance requests through our online Maintenance Request Form.

Need to up your laundry room IQ? Here are some tips to help you become a wizard of the washroom!

If you're looking for break from the books, remember that here’s loads going on at the University and in Glasgow this month!

Residence Events

There’s going to be lots going on in the residences over the coming weeks. Find them all on on the dedicated UofGLiving Events page!

Here are a few events that are coming your way soon😀

⛅️ Climate Fresk Workshop (Booking Required)

Join us to play the internationally known Climate Fresk game! Meet new people, collaborate and work towards a better future for all. 

🚲 Free Bike Servicing, Repair and Cleaning

Does your bike need a little TLC? The Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team (GUEST) will be running their Bike Hub at Maclay Residences and Cairncross House.

🏓 Ping Pong Showdown

Think you’ve got the skills to smash your way to victory? Join your flatmates and new friends for our brilliant Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Competition! Coming to Maclay Residences, Murano Street, Havannah House and Frill Court in February.

We hope you enjoy the bulletin!

If you think of any aspects of residence life that you would like to learn more about just drop us an email at accom@glasgow.ac.uk or send us a message on our social media channels😀