The Rector of the University of Glasgow is one of the most senior posts within the institution, elected every three years by students. The theoretical role of the rector is to represent students to th
The tower of the University of Glasgow above Kelvingrove Park
University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building Feb 2008
Aamer Anwar
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Aamer Anwar is a British political activist and lawyer of Pakistani origin. He was an active participant in the Stop the War Coalition, and campaigned against the 31st G8 summit at Gleneagles. He has
Rector of the University of Glasgow
…of the Liberal Democrats and alumnus. 2014–2017 Edward Snowden United States computer professional/intelligence whistleblower (Absentee) 2017–2020 Aamer Anwar Scotland Lawyer, human rights campaigner and alumnus 2019–2020 Position vacant The 2020 election was postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Anwar in September 2018
Anwar representing a family on an appeals case at the High Court of Justiciary, 2009
Anwar meeting with the first minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, at Bute House, 2014
Anwar speaking to a pro-independence rally in Catalonia, 2018