In 1891 a meeting of engineering students of the University of Glasgow formed the Glasgow University Engineering Society, with Professor Barr as Honorary President. The aim of the society was the promotion of the study of Engineering and the spread of Engineering information among the members by discussions and by such other means as the Society approved. A new constitution was drafted in 1960 and approved on 24 February 1962 . Under this constitution the society was divided into two sections, for graduates and undergraduates with each controlling its own affairs and finances. The graduate section published the yearbook until 1969 , when inflated printing costs led to its demise. However, it was decided in 1971 that an annual newsletter replaced the yearbook.
In 1977, the Glasgow University Engineers' Society, consisting only of graduates was formed. This body was completely separate from the Engineering Society despite supporting it in all its commitments. It took over the publication of the newsletter. Once again however, increased costs and the inability to find an editor resulted in the last newsletter appearing in 1984.
The society continued to meet in 2012 with its aim being to "further the educational, technical, sporting and social needs of its members". Membership is open to all matriculated students of the University on payment of a subscription. The society is administered by a committee of a president, vice-president, secretary, representatives for sport, publicity multimedia, overseas and individual departments, elected at the annual general meeting held on the first Monday of the Candlemas term. The Society was affiliated to the Glasgow University Students' Representatives Council
From the guide to the Records of Glasgow University Engineering Society, student society, University of Glasgow, Scotland, 1892-1991, (Glasgow University Archive Services)
