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Tag: social media

Reacting to ‘Reactions’: Facebook’s New Feature

Social media giant Facebook recently unveiled a shiny new toy for its users to enjoy; reactions. Now, as well as … More

facebook, glasgow university, Internet, social media, tim abrams, University of Glasgow

Tweet Tweet Motherfucker

Things are changing at Britain’s second favourite social network. Not only is Twitter considering ditching the 140 character limit it … More

Neil Weaving, new twitter, qmunicate, social media, student media, twitter, twitter changes, twitter guidelines, University of Glasgow

Dating the Internet: Is Social Media Ruining our Relationships?

The likelihood that neither you nor your significant other have Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram or Tumblr, or any other form … More

dating, facebook, katie fannin, millennials, online relationships, qmunicate, social media, social media dating, social media relationships, student media, student relationships, tinder, Tumblr, twitter, university relationships

Turn That FOMO Upside-Down

Picture the situation: it’s quarter to ten at night and you’ve just come back from the library. Feeling like your … More

anxiety, FOMO, glasgow university, insecurity, JOMO, mental health, Morgaine Das Varma, parties, social media, socializing, students, University of Glasgow

It can be hard to see the good in ‘Peeple’

It can be hard to argue a case for modern day society when applications like “Peeple” are launched. The pitch … More

Apps, bullying, glasgow university, Julia Cordray, Laura F. Ben Aicha, Nicola McCullough, Peeple, social media, University of Glasgow, Yelp

How NOT to be a ‘Voluntourist’

Summer may be over, but it’s never too early to start planning for next year! Annina Claesson offers some insight … More

abroad, annina claesson, gap year, social media, student summer abraod, volunteer, voluntourist

Bye bye Bloop – the bizarre story of the Facebook notification noise

There’s someone in my building that leaves their Facebook open with their speakers turned up loud. I don’t know who … More

culture, facebook, glasgow university, instagram, Internet, Neil Weaving, news, social media, technology, twitter, University of Glasgow, world of warcraft

Why Deloitte Doesn’t Care About Your Degree

The American professional services firm Deloitte has stated that they will change their recruitment selection process in order to ‘hide’ … More

A-Levels, Deloitte, employment, glasgow university, Liam Caldwell, PwC, social media, students, University of Glasgow

ePeer Pressure

 Need to be available online is causing anxiety & depression in young people

anxiety, depression, Emma Mckie, facebook, glasgow university psychology department, gu study, iphone, social media, Tumblr, twitter, University of Glasgow

Clicktivism: Power to the people?

As an avid clicktivist myself, I wouldn’t hesitate to reel off the benefits of having such a far-reaching, fast-paced method … More

Caitlin Walker, clicktivism, Dapper Laughs, glasgow, glasgow university, qmunicate magazine, social media, University of Glasgow

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