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Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Young brain injury survivor shares recovery journey in a bid to help others
Morgan Thain Miller had to relearn how to walk, talk and even feed herself again after being diagnosed with cerebellitis at just 10 years old. A young woman from Ayrshire who was given just a 20 per cent chance of survival after her brain swelled to life-threatening size has shared her remarkable recovery journey in a bid to help others. Morgan Thain Miller, originally from Wick, Caithness, but now living in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, had to relearn how to walk, talk and even feed herself again after being diagnosed with cerebellitis at just 10 years old. Cerebellitis is a rare condition, typically found in infants, that causes swelling in the cerebellum in the brain, affecting balance and coordination. Morgan, 19, has made a significant recovery and is sharing her story to raise awareness of brain injury as well as UK-wide charity Headway – the brain injury association, who work to improve life after brain injury. Morgan, a City of Glasgow College HND law graduate, said: "I was a competitive swimmer when I was younger, and at first, we thought that I had a bout of the flu. 'But when I went to the doctor and got prescribed medication, I had a severe allergic reaction. My eyes rolled back in my head, and my body began convulsing. "My mum and grandmother rushed me to A&E in Inverness, and by the time we arrived, I had lost the ability to walk, and my mum had to carry me into the children's ward." Doctors and nurses scrambled to understand what was happening to Morgan, and a CT scan at the time found nothing unusual. Morgan was prescribed more medication, with the dosage adjusted due to her height of then 5 ft 7. Morgan said: "Unfortunately, that adjustment led to a strong toxic reaction. "I experienced several nights of hallucinations. It was terrifying. One night, my heart rate spiked to 200 bpm, it was so scary. "It wasn't until a junior doctor reviewed my case and pushed for an MRI that we finally had an answer. I was diagnosed with cerebellitis, a rare swelling in the cerebellum." Morgan's brain had swollen to a life-threatening size, with her family told she had a 20 per cent chance of surviving. Morgan said: "I had to relearn how to walk, talk, write and even feed myself. "I was ashamed for people to see me in a wheelchair and I just wanted to be 'normal' again." With the right medication, Morgan slowly recovered and was able to return to school. However, she says she "never fully processed the trauma" of sustaining her injury until years down the track, after struggling with her mental health. Morgan sought professional help as well as documenting her recovery on her blog. She also bravely shared her story with charity Headway, who provide information and practical support to brain injury survivors and their loved ones. "When I moved to Saltcoats, I realised I didn't want anyone to feel alone or lost like I did, so I wanted to share my story to help others", Morgan said. "I feel I have the opportunity to offer hope to other survivors of brain injury, as well as let them know about the amazing work of Headway. "When I found Headway it felt like a lightbulb moment, where I realised that there are people like me out there, who live with brain injuries. "I want others to know that recovery - whether it's physical, mental, or emotional - is not linear and progress isn't about speed. "It does get better. There is light is at the end of the tunnel; It's not going to be dark forever." Sam Clarke, Services Manager at Headway, said: "Through openly sharing their stories, people like Morgan are making a huge difference to the work of Headway UK and those individuals and families affected by brain injury." To read Morgan's blog, please visit here.
Glasgow Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Armed Forces Day to feature music and activities
Glasgow will mark Armed Forces Day on June 28 with a public event at the City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus. Jacqueline McLaren, the Lord Provost of Glasgow, said: "Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for our city to show its appreciation for the courage, commitment and sacrifice of our service personnel, past and present. "While we can't gather as usual in George Square, this year, I'm proud that we will still raise the flag above the City Chambers and go on to host a commemorative community event, to which all are invited." Read more: Busy road in Glasgow's West End to close next week - here's when Flamingo Beach returns to Glasgow shopping centre - here's what you need to know Huge retailer with five stores in Glasgow plans to shut 33 shops The event will run from 12pm to 3pm and will include information stands, family-friendly activities, refreshments, and the chance to meet serving members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Entertainment will be provided by the West of Scotland military wives' choir and the Swing Sensations big band. The Lord Provost, in her capacity as Lord Lieutenant, will also welcome senior representatives from each of the Armed Forces to the city for the traditional flag-raising ceremony, which will take place on June 23. The Armed Forces Flag will be raised above the City Chambers at 10.30am to mark the start of Armed Forces Week. During the week, the Lord Provost will meet the ship's company of HMS Glasgow, the Royal Navy's newest Type 26 City-class frigate, officially named on May 22 at BAE Systems' Scotstoun shipyard. She will also officially open a new shipbuilding facility at BAE Systems in Govan, named the Janet Harvey Hall in honour of one of the many women who took on industrial jobs during the Second World War. Additionally, she will attend an event at HMS Dalriada, the Royal Naval Reserve unit based in Govan. The event at the Riverside Campus is free and open to all.
The Herald Scotland
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
City of Glasgow College graduates highlight proud legacy of innovation
Set against the stunning backdrop of Glasgow Cathedral, today's ceremony celebrates the achievements of students graduating from courses spanning Marine Engineering, Marine Electro-Technology, Marine Operations and Nautical Science. Many have completed a Merchant Navy Cadetship and will now progress into roles at sea or onshore – from Deck Officer to Officer of the Watch, and Chief Mate to Marine Engineer. These students have not only gained high-level technical qualifications; they have benefited from an educational experience shaped by cutting-edge facilities, exceptional teaching, and close industry collaboration. They now leave College not only as graduates, but as future leaders of one of the UK's most vital sectors. As we mark the achievements of today's graduates, we do so in a year of special significance for City of Glasgow College. 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the College's formation - a bold merger that brought together several legacy institutions to create Scotland's largest college and a global leader in maritime and technological education. But the College's roots stretch far deeper than the past 15 years. Its work builds on a distinguished heritage shaped by institutions such as the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, each with strong traditions of equipping students with the skills to power industry, drive innovation, and navigate the world. Even further back, the College honours the legacy of Allan Glen's Institute, founded in 1853 on the very site where the City Campus now stands. Established to provide education for the sons of working-class Glaswegians, Allan Glen's helped fuel Scotland's industrial rise - and shaped generations of scientific and engineering talent. Among its most famous former students is Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the celebrated architect and designer. That same pioneering spirit lives on today in the College's Maritime Centre of Excellence and world-class STEM facilities across both campuses. City of Glasgow College is proud to train some 40% of the UK's Merchant Navy Officers and to deliver programmes that are helping to solve real-world challenges – from shipbuilding and sustainability to digital innovation and clean energy. (Image: City of Glasgow College's Riverside Campus, located on the site of the old Nautical College) In 2025, City of Glasgow College reaffirmed its leadership in maritime education by installing a new suite of state-of-the-art shipping bridge simulators - the most advanced and largest of their kind in Europe. This technology allows students to train in hyper-realistic scenarios, replicating conditions across the globe - from busy international ports to open-ocean storms and polar environments. These simulators join other exceptional facilities, including Scotland's first 360-degree ship simulation suite and one of the UK's most advanced working ship engines. These investments ensure that students gain hands-on experience in highly controlled, realistic environments - developing the practical skills, decision-making, and confidence they need to thrive in safety-critical roles. City of Glasgow College's strength lies in its commitment to preparing students for the industries they will shape. The College works closely with leading employers and the world's leading shipping companies - to ensure that its courses are aligned to the most in-demand skills. From industry placements and live projects to guest lectures and commercial training environments, students are immersed in real-world contexts. That's why employers consistently describe City graduates as 'work ready' - equipped not only with technical know-how but the adaptability and professionalism to contribute from day one. The College's Riverside Campus, located on the site of the old Nautical College, is a hub of innovation in maritime education. It also offers Scotland's first women-only engineering and construction classes and is one of only a handful of institutions in the UK capable of training students to Chief Engineer and Master Mariner level. (Image: City of Glasgow College graduates) Meanwhile, City Campus on Cathedral Street features a vast triple-height library, enterprise centre, rooftop gardens, and Scholar's fine dining restaurant, providing students with a rich and inspiring environment in which to study, collaborate and thrive. City of Glasgow College's impact reaches far beyond its campuses. Recently, the College was formally presented with the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education - the highest national honour available to a UK college or university. This award recognised the College's transformational research into the dangers of oxygen depletion in enclosed shipboard spaces, a critical issue in the maritime industry. This research is already saving lives across the world's oceans and has influenced new international safety practices. (Image: City of Glasgow College graduates) Part of the UK Honours system, the Queen's Anniversary Prizes are awarded every two years for work judged to be of exceptional quality and benefit to wider society. The award underscores City of Glasgow College's role not just in education, but in shaping policy, improving safety, and supporting global industry. The College's commitment to sectoral leadership is also reflected in the work of Principal Paul Little, who is the outgoing Chair of the UK Shipbuilding Skills Taskforce. At London International Shipping Week, he launched the landmark report 'A Step Change for UK Shipbuilding Skills' — a blueprint for delivering the National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh and ensuring the UK remains competitive in global maritime markets. This forward-thinking approach ensures that students today are not only job-ready, but future-ready. Today's graduates join a proud tradition of City of Glasgow College alumni who have gone on to forge exceptional careers across the maritime, STEM, and built environment sectors. Graduation day is a celebration of personal resilience, professional ambition, and shared achievement. It is also a time to look forward — to the journeys still to come, the challenges still to meet, and the innovations still to lead. As they set out into the world, City of Glasgow College's 2025 graduates do so with world-class training, global recognition, and the full confidence of an institution committed to their success. 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The Herald Scotland
03-06-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow's medieval roots commemorated in stone
In collaboration with the Merchants House, Trades House, and City of Glasgow College, the project honours Glasgow's past and engages young people in preserving this heritage, while working on a practical project with valuable learning opportunities. The project involved the design and production of the port stones by students from the City of Glasgow. Each stone, designed by construction apprentices, after discussions with students and senior pupils as part of the college's Schools' Partnership Programme, incorporates Glasgow City Council's coat of arms as well as the crests of Trades House and Merchants House of Glasgow, Glasgow Dean of Guild Court Trust and City of Glasgow College. READ MORE: Each Caithness stone marker is also engraved with a compass point denoting the 'port gate', the Glasgow 850 logo, a brief historical description and the year it was laid. Medieval Glasgow ran from the River Clyde, up through the Saltmarket, along High Street and up to the Cathedral. The historical locations for the stones, installed by the council, are based on the approximate sites of the original medieval city gates. These locations were chosen based on historical documents and maps, including the "Medieval City Map: Glasgow's Medieval City development between 1150 and 1550" produced by Glasgow City Council in conjunction with West of Scotland Archaeology Service. The markers are located at: Glasgow Cathedral Precinct; Saltmarket at Jocelyn Square; Gallowgate opposite Molindinar Street and Trongate opposite Trongate 103. (L-R) Lord Dean of Guild, Lord Provost, Deacon Convenor, Andy Pollok, City of Glasgow College (Image: Glasgow 850) Lord Provost of Glasgow, Jacqueline McLaren, said: 'This project symbolises the unity and collaboration of three historic civic institutions in Glasgow, and one that reflects a shared commitment to civic pride and legacy.'Together, with the College, this project has allowed the students to contribute something tangible in this special year – something that they can be proud of and that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.' Lord Dean of Guild Merchants House of Glasgow, Andrew McFarlane, said: 'The marker stones are intended to be a reminder to future generations of both the development of the city and the celebrations to mark its 850th birthday." Deacon Convenor Trades House of Glasgow Richard Paterson, said; 'The marker stones are a legacy to the city's past and a reminder that 'People Make Glasgow.' The Glasgow 850 celebrations mark a significant milestone in the city's history, commemorating 850 years since Glasgow was granted burgh status, in 1175. The year-long programme includes a variety of events and activities designed to engage and inspire people of all ages, reflecting Glasgow's dynamic past, present, and future.
Glasgow Times
03-06-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow streets have unusual new paving stones
This is the Port Stones Project, part of Glasgow 850, a year-long celebration marking the anniversary of the city being granted burgh status in 1175. As well as creating physical reminders of Glasgow's medieval roots, it is helping the stonemasons of the future take their first steps into the industry. Construction apprentices at City of Glasgow College, including senior school pupils completing their Foundation Apprenticeships as part of the college's Schools Partnership Programme, had a hand in designing and laying out the elegant stone markers, which now sit at the approximate sites of the original city gates. (Image: Glasgow City Council) Callan McBroom, first year stonemasonry apprentice, working for GC Stonemasons, said: 'Being involved in the cutting of these stones for the city's 850th was a proud moment. It's not every day you work on something that's going to stand in Glasgow for generations." Kalvin Mackie, who is also in his first year of the apprenticeship, working for KS Stonemasonry Specialists, said: 'You learn the craft in college, but this project drove it home - like we were part of something bigger than ourselves." Sam Hymas with apprentices Kallan and Kalvin (Image: City of Glasgow College) Bethan Baillie, one of the pupils taking part in the School College Partnership Programme, said: 'It was amazing to be part of something that marks Glasgow's history in such a permanent way. We had a look at old maps, talked about the layout of the stones, and discussed where they were going - and now people will see our work as part of the city." Blending traditional skills with modern laser cutting technology, the students painstakingly cut individual pieces with precision to form the full flagstones. READ NEXT: Glasgow organist's tribute to city's 850th anniversary The unusual way Glasgow pupils are celebrating city's 850th birthday How Billy Connolly's banana boots inspired a Glasgow 850 gift Sam Hymas, curriculum head of construction skills, said: 'We are very proud to have helped make something for the city, which will stand for generations to come. 'It's great to think that we are combining the oldest trade with the most modern technology." He added: 'It's very exciting, to see the stones in place and think, 'we did that'.' Each design incorporates the Glasgow 850 logo, Glasgow City Council's coat of arms, and the crests of Trades House Glasgow, Merchants House Glasgow, Glasgow Dean of Guild Court Trust and City of Glasgow College. Each stone is engraved with a compass point, denoting the port gate it applies to: north, at Glasgow Cathedral Precinct; south, on Saltmarket at Jocelyn Square; east, at Gallowgate opposite Molendinar Street; and west, on Trongate. Medieval Glasgow ran from the River Clyde, up the Saltmarket, along High Street to the Cathedral. The historical locations for the stones, installed by the council, were chosen based on historical documents and maps, including the Medieval City Map: Glasgow's Medieval City development between 1150 and 1550, produced by Glasgow City Council in conjunction with West of Scotland Archaeology Service. Lord Dean of Guild of Merchants House Glasgow Andrew McFarlane, Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, Deacon Convenor of Trades House Glasgow Richard Paterson and Andy Pollok, City of Glasgow College. (Image: Glasgow City Council) Representatives of all of the organisations met at an official unveiling recently. Lord Provost of Glasgow, Jacqueline McLaren, said: 'This project symbolises the unity and collaboration of three historic civic institutions in Glasgow, and it is one that reflects a shared commitment to civic pride and legacy. 'This project has allowed the students to contribute something tangible in this special year – something that they can be proud of and that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.' Lord Dean of Guild of Merchants House of Glasgow Andrew McFarlane, said: 'The marker stones are intended to be a reminder to future generations of both the development of the city and the celebrations to mark its 850th birthday." Deacon convenor of Trades House of Glasgow Richard Paterson, said: 'The marker stones are a legacy to the city's past and a reminder that 'people make Glasgow.''
