Summary
Ethan Scott Brown, a student at the University of Glasgow, was mistakenly told he could not graduate, leading him to take his life on his scheduled graduation day in December 2024. His mother collected his degree posthumously as the university acknowledged the error. An investigation into possible university failures related to his death is ongoing.
Key Facts
- Ethan Scott Brown was a geography student at the University of Glasgow.
- He was mistakenly told he would not graduate due to a grading error.
- Ethan took his life on the day he was supposed to graduate.
- His mother collected his degree at a graduation ceremony.
- An error in grading was later confirmed through an investigation.
- The family believes there was a systemic failure at the university.
- The investigation into Ethan's death has been reopened to explore potential health and safety failings.