The CVR showcased a vibrant Diwali celebration filled with cultural tradition and mindful activities. Diwali is a joyous festival, known as the Festival of Lights and is celebrated by millions around the world.

Diwali marks the triumph of light over dark, and is typically symbolized with lighting of oil lamps, or Diyas, and bursting of fireworks. Attendees enjoyed delicious Indian cuisine catered by Bawarchi Glasgow (https://bawarchi-glasgow.co.uk/delivery). Participants also decorated Diyas with acrylic paint pens and coloured in some Rangoli patterns.

The event also featured storyboards displaying how different religions celebrate Diwali and the important stories behind the celebration. It was a fun, educational and festive celebration of Diwali’s rich cultural heritage.

To celebrate pride month 2024, we hosted a Pride Picnic at the Garscube campus, along with UofG Cancer Sciences, Uofg School of Biodiversity and the CRUK Scotland Insititute.

The event allowed us to celebrate LGBTQIA+ individuals, start conversations about allyship in the workplace, and take pride in the inclusive community here at the CVR.

£649.89 was raised for the Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland at the event, a HIV and sexual health charity.