That the Parliament acknowledges the extraordinary support offered by staff and volunteers from Annexe Communities, which is based in Partick, Glasgow, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that staff and 23 volunteers immediately began coordinating the PATCH (Partick and Thornwood Community Help) scheme when the lockdown was announced on 23 March 2020; notes that this support was aimed at vulnerable and older people who had no family support, no internet access to order food online, were self-isolating or shielding and were existing Annexe Communities participants; further notes that the scheme was rapidly expanded, with over half of those served being new referrals from housing associations, sheltered housing complexes, mental health charities and other support organisations, including younger people who were living with underlying health conditions; understands that Annexe Communities received support from Fair Share, the Scottish Government, the National Lottery, local supermarkets and butchers, which enabled it to deliver 3,400 bags of shopping, equating to over 20,000 meals; acknowledges that it also provided health and wellbeing support through information packs and regular telephone calls to those who were most vulnerable; believes that the charity's ability to adapt and respond quickly to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable during these unprecedented times demonstrates its commitment to supporting its local community and the people who live there, and thanks all those involved for their incredible efforts.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the extraordinary support offered by staff and volunteers from Annexe Communities, which is based in Partick, Glasgow, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that staff and 23 volunteers immediately began coordinating the PATCH (Partick and Thornwood Community Help) scheme when the lockdown was announced on 23 March 2020; notes that this support was aimed at vulnerable and older people who had no family support, no internet access to order food online, were self-isolating or shielding and were existing Annexe Communities participants; further notes that the scheme was rapidly expanded, with over half of those served being new referrals from housing associations, sheltered housing complexes, mental health charities and other support organisations, including younger people who were living with underlying health conditions; understands that Annexe Communities received support from Fair Share, the Scottish Government, the National Lottery, local supermarkets and butchers, which enabled it to deliver 3,400 bags of shopping, equating to over 20,000 meals; acknowledges that it also provided health and wellbeing support through information packs and regular telephone calls to those who were most vulnerable; believes that the charity's ability to adapt and respond quickly to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable during these unprecedented times demonstrates its commitment to supporting its local community and the people who live there, and thanks all those involved for their incredible efforts.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Patrick Harvie, Richard Lyle, Keith Brown, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament welcomes The Guardian University Guide 2021 which has ranked the University of Strathclyde 15th in the UK; understands this is a climb of 36 places from last year’s ranking and comes after it was named UK University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2019, the Sunday Times’ Scottish University of the Year 2020 and awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2019; notes that this latest guide's league table considers factors such as student satisfaction with courses, teaching and feedback; student to staff ratio, average entry tariff, career prospects and continuation rates; acknowledges that it scored 86.3% for course satisfaction and 86% for both satisfaction with teaching and career prospects, and congratulates all of its staff and students on this recognition of their commitment to deliver outstanding outcomes.
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That the Parliament welcomes The Guardian University Guide 2021 which has ranked the University of Strathclyde 15th in the UK; understands this is a climb of 36 places from last year’s ranking and comes after it was named UK University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2019, the Sunday Times’ Scottish University of the Year 2020 and awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2019; notes that this latest guide's league table considers factors such as student satisfaction with courses, teaching and feedback; student to staff ratio, average entry tariff, career prospects and continuation rates; acknowledges that it scored 86.3% for course satisfaction and 86% for both satisfaction with teaching and career prospects, and congratulates all of its staff and students on this recognition of their commitment to deliver outstanding outcomes.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Emma Harper, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Willie Coffey, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, James Dornan, Stewart Stevenson, Neil Findlay, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Smith, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Glasgow on its position among the top 100 universities in the 2021 THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings; understands that the University has risen by seven places to 92nd; notes that it showed improvements in Research, Teaching, International Outlook and Citations; welcomes the recognition of the University's continued contributions to academia, economic development and scientific advancement in the city, nation and the wider world; recognises the efforts of all staff, students, alumni and supporters, and wishes all involved with the University success for the 2020-21 term and beyond.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Glasgow on its position among the top 100 universities in the 2021 THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings; understands that the University has risen by seven places to 92nd; notes that it showed improvements in Research, Teaching, International Outlook and Citations; welcomes the recognition of the University's continued contributions to academia, economic development and scientific advancement in the city, nation and the wider world; recognises the efforts of all staff, students, alumni and supporters, and wishes all involved with the University success for the 2020-21 term and beyond.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Alex Neil, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Elaine Smith, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Strathclyde on achieving Fairtrade University status for the academic year 2020; notes that this award follows a student-led audit that was carried out in challenging and uncertain times; further notes that the Fairtrade Foundation works in conjunction with the National Union of Students and Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK); understands that, in order to award the Fairtrade University and College Awards, it requires students to engage significantly in social outreach, and to work collaboratively with one and other, and their institution, to achieve the award; commends the university students for the last 18 months of hard work that has led to this national recognition, noting that the criteria required in 2020 are more far reaching than the previous award, and provide a broader range of ways for the institution to engage with Fairtrade and ethical consumption; acknowledges that the award structure encourages partnership between sustainability, catering and academic staff in the institution plus the students’ union and students to cover procurement, awareness raising and campaigning activities; notes that, in order to confirm the achievements of the universities, students were recruited as volunteer auditors and given training, which equipped them with transferable skills and experience in conducting an audit, and wishes the University of Strathclyde and all those responsible for achieving this award every continued success in their hugely worthwhile and important work.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Strathclyde on achieving Fairtrade University status for the academic year 2020; notes that this award follows a student-led audit that was carried out in challenging and uncertain times; further notes that the Fairtrade Foundation works in conjunction with the National Union of Students and Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK); understands that, in order to award the Fairtrade University and College Awards, it requires students to engage significantly in social outreach, and to work collaboratively with one and other, and their institution, to achieve the award; commends the university students for the last 18 months of hard work that has led to this national recognition, noting that the criteria required in 2020 are more far reaching than the previous award, and provide a broader range of ways for the institution to engage with Fairtrade and ethical consumption; acknowledges that the award structure encourages partnership between sustainability, catering and academic staff in the institution plus the students’ union and students to cover procurement, awareness raising and campaigning activities; notes that, in order to confirm the achievements of the universities, students were recruited as volunteer auditors and given training, which equipped them with transferable skills and experience in conducting an audit, and wishes the University of Strathclyde and all those responsible for achieving this award every continued success in their hugely worthwhile and important work.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Alasdair Allan, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Bruce Crawford, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends Glasgow's Golden Generation on its outreach programme during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the community group has delivered 6,500 parcels of essentials to the doors of older adults in the city, covering 9,000 miles; notes that it has issued 8,500 befriending and benefits advice telephone calls; congratulates the team of 50 keyworkers and volunteers providing vital support to older people during these exceptional times, and wish all at Glasgow's Golden Generation the very best.
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That the Parliament commends Glasgow's Golden Generation on its outreach programme during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the community group has delivered 6,500 parcels of essentials to the doors of older adults in the city, covering 9,000 miles; notes that it has issued 8,500 befriending and benefits advice telephone calls; congratulates the team of 50 keyworkers and volunteers providing vital support to older people during these exceptional times, and wish all at Glasgow's Golden Generation the very best.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Christine Grahame, Stuart McMillan, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Jeremy Balfour, Bruce Crawford, Colin Beattie, Gil Paterson, Annabelle Ewing, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the team at Glasgow Central Station for performing very strongly in the National Rail Passenger Survey, with passengers' satisfaction up by 2.5% to an overall score of 90%; recognises the work done by Network Rail, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Cross Country, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper frontline staff to support passengers at the station during the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining extremely high standards of passenger satisfaction; acknowledges how well the adopted safety measure have worked, such as safe distance floor vinyl, sanitising units at entrances and concourse areas and the distribution of face coverings to passengers, and acknowledges the contribution of Scotland’s railway during the pandemic in keeping Scotland moving.
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That the Parliament congratulates the team at Glasgow Central Station for performing very strongly in the National Rail Passenger Survey, with passengers' satisfaction up by 2.5% to an overall score of 90%; recognises the work done by Network Rail, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Cross Country, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper frontline staff to support passengers at the station during the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining extremely high standards of passenger satisfaction; acknowledges how well the adopted safety measure have worked, such as safe distance floor vinyl, sanitising units at entrances and concourse areas and the distribution of face coverings to passengers, and acknowledges the contribution of Scotland’s railway during the pandemic in keeping Scotland moving.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Alex Neil, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament recognises the support offered by the Glasgow Kelvin constituency-based Glasgow’s Golden Generation (GGG) on its incredible efforts to support members of the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that it has provided 6,500 parcels to over 500 older people as well as making 8,500 welfare and befriending telephone calls to people who are housebound, shielding or vulnerable; notes that each parcel contains essentials, including bread, milk, tinned goods, cleaning products and face coverings, which are produced by Angelic Threads; understands that GGG has expanded its service to include a weekly newsletter with puzzles and old photographs of Glasgow, as well as online non-gambling bingo, and commends everyone involved in this initiative, which has been a lifeline for many older and vulnerable adults.
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That the Parliament recognises the support offered by the Glasgow Kelvin constituency-based Glasgow’s Golden Generation (GGG) on its incredible efforts to support members of the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that it has provided 6,500 parcels to over 500 older people as well as making 8,500 welfare and befriending telephone calls to people who are housebound, shielding or vulnerable; notes that each parcel contains essentials, including bread, milk, tinned goods, cleaning products and face coverings, which are produced by Angelic Threads; understands that GGG has expanded its service to include a weekly newsletter with puzzles and old photographs of Glasgow, as well as online non-gambling bingo, and commends everyone involved in this initiative, which has been a lifeline for many older and vulnerable adults.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Annie Wells, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates The Pyramid in Anderston, Glasgow, on being awarded £1.1 million by the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland, which will allow it to make significant changes to its community provision, including it having a new community cinema; general building works, improved accessibility with an elevator; upgrades to its stage and improvements to its toilets, changing, and heating systems; notes that, in 2019, it received support from the Scottish Government and that the purchase of the former church by the community was the 100th grant approved by the Scottish Land Fund; believes that such continued funding is a reflection of the achievement of community-led projects to revitalise disused land and buildings for community benefit, and wishes all at The Pyramid continued success in their efforts to support community development and cohesion in Anderston.
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That the Parliament congratulates The Pyramid in Anderston, Glasgow, on being awarded £1.1 million by the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland, which will allow it to make significant changes to its community provision, including it having a new community cinema; general building works, improved accessibility with an elevator; upgrades to its stage and improvements to its toilets, changing, and heating systems; notes that, in 2019, it received support from the Scottish Government and that the purchase of the former church by the community was the 100th grant approved by the Scottish Land Fund; believes that such continued funding is a reflection of the achievement of community-led projects to revitalise disused land and buildings for community benefit, and wishes all at The Pyramid continued success in their efforts to support community development and cohesion in Anderston.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament recognises and commends the significant achievement of all Scotland’s graduates at this time; acknowledges that achieving a degree is always a tremendous accomplishment, but in 2020, when students have been in lockdown, off campus, facing new challenges with remote teaching and support, and in some cases being away from their families and friends, believes that their successes are all the greater; extends its congratulations to all graduates across Scotland at this time; recognises Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), which is in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, as the University of the Common Good; commends the significant achievements of the GCU graduates and prize winners in the graduating class of BA in Social Sciences, and wishes them every success.
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That the Parliament recognises and commends the significant achievement of all Scotland’s graduates at this time; acknowledges that achieving a degree is always a tremendous accomplishment, but in 2020, when students have been in lockdown, off campus, facing new challenges with remote teaching and support, and in some cases being away from their families and friends, believes that their successes are all the greater; extends its congratulations to all graduates across Scotland at this time; recognises Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), which is in the Glasgow Kelvin constituency, as the University of the Common Good; commends the significant achievements of the GCU graduates and prize winners in the graduating class of BA in Social Sciences, and wishes them every success.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Alex Rowley, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the founder of the Sikh Food Bank, Charandeep Singh, on his inclusion in the Happy List 2020, which was published by The Independent; understands that, this year, the annual list recognised people who have helped others during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that the Food Bank has supported the delivery of 50,000 meals to people in need across Scotland since it was founded in March 2020; believes that its efforts have made a substantial positive impact and are worthy of such prominent recognition, and expresses its gratitude, and wishes continued success, to Charandeep and all involved in providing community support to people in need during times of crisis.
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That the Parliament congratulates the founder of the Sikh Food Bank, Charandeep Singh, on his inclusion in the Happy List 2020, which was published by The Independent; understands that, this year, the annual list recognised people who have helped others during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that the Food Bank has supported the delivery of 50,000 meals to people in need across Scotland since it was founded in March 2020; believes that its efforts have made a substantial positive impact and are worthy of such prominent recognition, and expresses its gratitude, and wishes continued success, to Charandeep and all involved in providing community support to people in need during times of crisis.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Angus MacDonald, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Pauline McNeill, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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