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The University of Glasgow has admitted that the grade was given in errorCredit: Alamy<\/p>\n
But he was told three months before he was due to achieve his honours degree that he hadn\u2019t been awarded a grade for one module and wouldn\u2019t be able to graduate.<\/p>\n
Devastated by the news<\/a>, Ethan tragically ended his life at home on December 13, 2024 \u2013 the day he should have been celebrating his graduation.<\/p>\n But after Ethan\u2019s distraught mum Tracey Scott demanded answers from the university, it was later revealed that he had actually been given the wrong grade and should have been awarded a 2:1 Honours degree.<\/p>\n Despite the mistake being reviewed by staff, two internal exam boards and one external panel, the blunder was never picked up.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE ON THE SCOTTISH SUN\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t CASH SHOCKER<\/p>\n Firm that runs plush Scots hotel loved by celebs suffers \u00a311m pound loss<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t BLAZE TRAGEDY<\/p>\n Human remains identified as missing woman after house blaze in Scots village<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n Tracey today told of her agony over her son\u2019s death as she blasted the university over the family\u2019s tragic loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n She said: \u201cMy son Ethan was so happy to be accepted to study at the University of Glasgow. We as a family were delighted for him. Ethan was a kind, caring young man who was very much loved.<\/p>\n \u201cSo it breaks my heart to now be aware of the mental anguish this university must have caused my son from the time Ethan tried to emerge in his final year in September 2024 until his death in December 2024, all caused by the repeated incompetence of the University of Glasgow.<\/p>\n \u201cEthan left this world believing he had failed and the University of Glasgow was correct. The truth is, Ethan had successfully attained a 2:1 honours degree despite the university repeatedly informing him he had been unsuccessful.<\/p>\n \u201cThey failed him not only academically but also to support his mental health. My son was failed from having a duty of care from the educational system resulting in my family having to withdraw from having Ethan in our lives.<\/p>\n \u201cWe seek justice for Ethan in the hope that other students and their families do not have to experience the pain that myself and my family will have to live with forever.\u201d<\/p>\n Lawyer Aamer Anwar \u2013 who is representing Ethan\u2019s family \u2013 has also slammed the uni over the failings.<\/p>\n Ethan\u2019s heartbroken family are now raising concerns about grading issues and questioning whether the truth would have ever come to light if their son hadn\u2019t tragically died.<\/p>\n They also claim Ethan had reported mental health<\/a> struggles to the University but was left without any support.<\/p>\n Mr Anwar said: \u201cThe family have serious concerns about the wellbeing support offered to struggling students by the University of Glasgow.<\/p>\n Ethan Brown took his own life after being told he wouldn\u2019t be able to graduate<\/p>\n Ethan\u2019s mother has been left heartbroken and is demanding answersCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd<\/p>\n Ethan\u2019s family are speaking out to raise awarenessCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd<\/p>\n The family spoke at a press conference to share their concernsCredit: Jane Barlow\/PA Wire<\/p>\n \u201cEthan reported difficulties with his mental health<\/a> to the University, yet no support was offered.<\/p>\n \u201cThe University of Glasgow failed Ethan, and he took his life as a result.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Anwar \u2013 a former Rector of the University \u2013 also alleges senior bosses have refused to meet with the family unless they attended alone, without legal representation.<\/p>\n A spokesperson for the University of Glasgow said: \u201cEthan Brown was a final-year undergraduate student in the B.Sc. Geography programme who was due to complete his degree in summer 2024.\u00a0 <\/p>\n \u201cThe University wrongly informed him that he did not have the necessary credits to graduate.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cTragically, Ethan took his own life on 13 December 2024, following which his family contacted the University seeking information about his studies.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cUpon investigation, the University identified the error and commissioned an internal report by a recently retired senior professor into the circumstances; this was shared with Ethan\u2019s family on its completion.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Deputy Vice Chancellor and the compiler of the report met with representatives of the family in early February 2025 to talk through the findings and offer a sincere apology as well as our deepest sympathies.<\/p>\n \u201cThe report found that a tragic error had been made in calculating Ethan\u2019s degree outcome.\u00a0 <\/p>\n \u201cIt indicated that this error should have been picked up during the exam board process.\u00a0 <\/p>\n \u201cA further shortcoming involved communications with Ethan, including the fact that he was not referred to Student Support Services when he disclosed well-being concerns.<\/p>\n Lawyer Aamer Anwar is representing Ethan\u2019s family and is the former Rector of Glasgow UniCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd<\/p>\n \u201cThe University has checked all its records and is confident that the error in relation to Ethan\u2019s marks was an isolated one and that no other students have been affected.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cEven so, we have undertaken a thorough review of our academic and wellbeing policies and practices.\u00a0 We have also revised our training programmes for members of staff involved in exam boards.\u00a0 We continue to look for ways to further strengthen our quality assurance processes and our support for students.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more on the Scottish Sun\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t FALL BACK<\/p>\n Exact date & time clocks go back in Scotland \u2013 it\u2019s earlier than last year<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2GPRJP3jpg-JS877989376.jpg\"\/)
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