University of Glasgow Admits Fatal Mistake in Student's Degree Result
Tragedy struck on December 13, 2024, when Ethan Brown, a student at the University of Glasgow, took his own life on what should have been his graduation day. The university has since reviewed its policies following the incident, revealing a devastating error that may have contributed to Ethan's death.
Ethan was incorrectly informed that he had failed his geography degree. This news was confirmed by multiple review boards, including two internal exam boards and one external panel. The mistake was only discovered after Ethan's passing, when it was revealed he should have been awarded a 2:1 Honours degree.
Ethan had previously reported mental health struggles to the university. Despite this, he was left without adequate support. His mother, Tracey Scott, believes the university's actions caused her son immense mental anguish, ultimately leading to his tragic decision. Ethan's family now seeks justice and questions if the truth would have come to light had it not been for Ethan's death.
The University of Glasgow has admitted the error, apologized to Ethan's family, and reviewed its policies to prevent such incidents in the future. Ethan's family continues to seek justice, hoping that changes will be made to support students' mental health and academic integrity.
