Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
Summary
A student at the University of Glasgow took his own life after being incorrectly told he could not graduate. The university admitted mistakes in grading and failing to support the student’s mental health, apologized, and is making changes after an internal review.Key Facts
- Ethan Scott Brown, 23, was a geography student set to graduate in December 2024.
- In September 2024, the university told him he lacked a grade needed to graduate with honors.
- Ethan died by suicide on the day he was supposed to graduate, December 13, 2024.
- An internal university investigation found grading errors and that he actually had enough marks for a 2:1 degree.
- The investigation also revealed staff did not provide mental health support despite Ethan’s concerns.
- The university apologized and is working to apply recommendations from a review by the Quality Assurance Agency.
- The family settled a civil case with the university, but the amount was not disclosed.
- The family is pushing for accountability and called for a formal inquiry into the death.
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