so we had a bit of downtime

It wouldn't take a rocket scientist to see that this Guardian blog has been more than a bit neglected over the last year.

But now we're back in action we've got a few announcements:

* For 2007/2008, the new editors of the paper will be Lucy Smith and Chris Watt

* Guardian is looking to fill its editorial team with enthusiastic young journalists. The posts up for grabs are - news editor, web editor, reporters, photographers, features editor and writers, film editor, music editor, lifestyle editor, arts editor and sports editor.

If you fancy your chances and want a bit more information, please contact Lucy and Chris at glasgowguardianjobs@yahoo.co.uk

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Digital issue

Sorry to those of you who wanted to get the latest issue. I can understand why: it's surely the most explosive we've ever done. But unfortunately our IT types insist on taking holidays. The issue will be up soon.

Lecturer boycott comes to an end

Following national negoiations the industrial action by members of the Universities andColleges Union has ended with immediate effect.

This will mean that the marking of exam papers will now begin in all departments.

Sir Muir Russell, Principal of Glasgow University, told students that he regretted the last few months but everything should return to normal.

He said: "I hope this will allow all students to receive their marks in good time and final year students to graduate as planned. I deeply regret the worry this recent industrial dispute may have causedyou, on top of the normal anxiety associated with the exam period."

23 hours of talk and the strike continues

After 23 hours of talk between the AUT (Association of University Teachers) and UCEA (University and College Employers Association), no resolution has been reached and talks are to resume on Tuesday 30th May.

Guardian wins two media awards

Budding journalists from across the country descended upon Oran Mor in Glasgow on Wednesday night for this year’s Scottish Student Press Awards.
Students from the city dominated at the ceremony, ably hosted by Daryl Broadfoot of The Herald, with two Glasgow University Guardian writers picking up awards, and three prizes going to the Glasgow University Magazine, including Student Journalist of the Year for its fashion editor, Jenny Munro.
She wins a prize of £500 plus a paid work placement at The Herald, which the MC cheekily suggested made a total prize fund of £600.

The full list of winners and those nominated:

Best News Writer: Winner: Robert Mackie – Guardian, Glasgow University; Nominated: Andy Milne – Student, Edinburgh University; Paul Traynor – Student, Edinburgh University;

Best Features Writer: Winner: Graeme Allister – Guardian, Glasgow University; Nominated: Liam Arnold – Guardian, Glasgow University; Natalie Boddy – Guardian, Glasgow University; Jo Kerr – The Saint, St Andrews University;

Best Sports Writer: Winner: Alex Kay – Student, Edinburgh University; Nominated: Ian Massie – Student, Edinburgh University; Laurence Tonkin – The Saint, St Andrews University;

Best Photographer: Winner: Alastair Macpherson, Stevenson College; Nominated: John Fluharty, St Andrews University; James Robertson, Edinburgh University;

Best Production: Winner: Glasgow University Magazine, Glasgow University; Nominated: Guardian, Glasgow University; The Saint, St Andrews University; Student, Edinburgh University;

Best College Publication: Cardonald Courier, Cardonald College; Nominated: Sorted, Adam Smith College;

Best Magazine: Winner: Glasgow University Magazine, Glasgow University; Nominated: Qmunicate, Glasgow University;

Best Newspaper: Winner: Student, Edinburgh University; Nominated: Guardian, Glasgow University; The Saint, St Andrews University;

Student Journalist of the Year: Winner: Jenny Munro, Glasgow University Magazine, Glasgow; Nominated: Robert Mackie – Guardian, Glasgow University; Graeme Allister – Guardian, Glasgow University.

700 students say 'Get it sorted'

The SRC's campaign to sort out the deadlock between lecturers and uni bosses began at 7.30 am today. 100 early risers blockaded three spots on campus with banners reading 'Get it sorted'. The protest ran until lunchtime and a further 600 students came out to protest.

SRC tackles strike

As the lecturer's strike continues, the SRC has been contacting staff and university bosses in hope of resolving the issue before students become further disadvantaged by it.

On Thursday 25th May, the SRC are holding a meeting outside the library at 7.30am for students to vent their frustration over the apparent deadlock. Matthew "Spoonie" Davies, the VP Education promised a surprise as to the exact nature of the morning's action but said bacon rolls would be provided as a further incentive.

In an e-mail to the student body, Davies explained, "This is an issue which affects every single one of you. Make no mistake about it, this may well be the most serious issue which will affect you in your time at this institution and if you are not willing to take a stand now, when will you be?"