The University of Glasgow is facing serious questions about its academic assessment procedures following the death of a student who took his own life after being incorrectly informed he had failed to earn his degree. Ethan Scott Brown, a 23-year-old geography student, was found dead by his mother on December 13, 2024—the day he should have graduated. The tragedy occurred three months after university officials had erroneously notified Brown that he lacked the necessary credits to receive his honors degree.

An internal investigation conducted by the university revealed that Brown had actually achieved a 2:1 honors degree, but systemic errors in grading had led to the incorrect assessment. The inquiry found that confusion about assessment rules resulted in Brown being assigned the wrong grade for one course, and this mistake went undetected through two internal exam boards and one external review panel. University authorities have described the incident as a "tragic error" while maintaining it was an isolated case.

Brown's family has accused the university of repeated incompetence in the months leading up to his death. His mother, Tracy Scott, stated that her son had reported suffering from mental health problems but received inadequate support from university staff. The internal investigation confirmed that Brown had alerted staff about his mental health struggles but was not offered appropriate counseling or support services, omissions the university acknowledged in its findings.

The case has raised broader concerns about academic assessment systems and student welfare protocols within higher education institutions. Brown's family and their legal representative, Aamer Anwar, have called for transparency regarding whether other students might be affected by similar grading errors. While the university has expressed its deepest sympathies to the family, the incident continues to prompt examination of institutional responsibility in both academic evaluation and student wellbeing support.

British actor Callum Turner and pop superstar Dua Lipa have captured public attention with their whirlwind romance that began in January 2024 and culminated in an engagement confirmed in June. The couple's relationship timeline includes key public milestones, from being spotted together after the 'Masters of the Air' premiere in London to making their red carpet debut at the 2025 Met Gala. Their journey from initial meeting to engagement has unfolded over approximately 18 months, with both stars navigating demanding careers while building their personal connection.

The couple's first encounter reads like something from a romantic screenplay. Turner, 35, revealed to The Times that they finally met at a mutual friend's birthday party in Los Angeles after experiencing several 'near-misses' where their paths almost crossed but didn't. The most remarkable aspect of their initial meeting occurred when they sat next to each other and discovered they were both reading the same book, Hernán Díaz's 'Trust,' and had both just finished the first chapter. Turner described the moment as cinematic, noting that they realized they were 'on the same page' both literally and figuratively.

Maintaining a relationship between two high-profile careers requires strategic effort, and Turner has shared insights into how they manage the challenges of long-distance dating. The actor emphasized the importance of making time for each other regardless of busy schedules, stating their motto is 'it's never not worth it.' He recounted a recent instance where he flew to Boston for just two days to see Lipa between her tour commitments and his filming schedule, despite feeling exhausted. The couple relies heavily on FaceTime to stay connected and prioritizes creating meaningful memories during their limited time together.

Before their fateful meeting, Turner and Lipa experienced what he describes as multiple 'sliding doors' moments that nearly prevented their connection. The actor detailed one specific instance where Lipa left a party at 1:45 AM and he arrived at 2:00 AM, missing each other by mere minutes. These near-misses spanned several occasions involving mutual friends and shared social circles. Turner expressed gratitude that when they finally did meet under the right circumstances, he immediately recognized Lipa as 'the most beautiful woman in the world,' setting the stage for a relationship that would quickly progress from dating to engagement.