Summary
A review found that Glasgow University made an error in a student's grade, leading to his death. The student's mother believes the error shows larger problems at the university. Glasgow University has apologized and accepted the review's suggestions for improvement.
Key Facts
- Ethan Brown was a student at Glasgow University studying geography.
- He was incorrectly told he did not pass a course and could not graduate.
- Ethan was supposed to receive a 2:1 Honours degree, which is a high academic distinction in the UK.
- The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education investigated and confirmed the university's error.
- Ethan took his own life on the day he should have graduated.
- The university apologized and accepted the review's recommendations for change.
- The review found that the university's grade assignment process risked academic standards.
- Ethan's mother is calling for a further investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future.
