On the morning of November 30th, a cold yet bright Sunday, we headed down to Saints of Ingram in Merchant City for a joint fundraiser with the UofG Brunch Society. Founded this year, the society is run by president Naomi Chin and vice-president Daniella Putry, offering a safe community for women and female-identifying individuals at Glasgow uni: they were so kind to help us to raise funds and awareness for Young Lives vs. Cancer. Over eggs-benedict and a flat-white (both very delicious), I spoke to Daniella about her experience in the society and how they support girls at university. Keep reading to find out how you can get involved!
What drove you to starting this society? Why is it so important to create safe spaces for girls at university?
What drove us to start this society was the desire to bring people together through food and culture, and to create a space where girls could connect, feel seen, and feel safe. Food is such a powerful way to bring people together, and I wanted to build a community that celebrates culture, comfort, and conversation. We wanted to create an environment where girls know they are supported and where boundaries are respected, friendships feel natural through having brunches, and everyone has the space to show up authentically. At university, where it’s easy to feel disconnected or overwhelmed, having a safe female-led space can make a huge difference in confidence, wellbeing, and belonging.
What does women’s empowerment mean to you?
Women empowerment is about ensuring that every woman feels confident, supported, and heard. It means creating environments where women uplift one another, where boundaries are respected, and where everyone has the freedom to explore their potential. It is also about collective strength, shared growth, and the belief that women deserve to feel safe and celebrated in every space they step into. To put it short, it is acknowledging the power or influence you hold through being yourself and being there for each other too!
What’s your favourite brunch item?
I’ve been enjoying shakshuka a lot recently! Flavourful and a good way to start your day :)
What made you want to collaborate with GCFS? In what ways do you think our values as societies align?
Honestly, collaborating with GCFS felt really natural. Both of our societies care a lot about community and creating spaces where students feel welcomed, supported, and genuinely connected. Every time I’ve seen GCFS run events or initiatives, they’ve always emphasised diversity, student wellbeing, and meaningful engagement, and that really resonated with what we’re trying to do at the Brunch Society. For us, it’s all about bringing people together through food and shared experiences, and making sure everyone feels comfortable and included. GCFS has a very similar outlook, so it just made sense to join forces. We both value bringing students together and building a sense of belonging on campus, so the collaboration was a brilliant opportunity.
Do you have any fun future plans/events you’d like to share?
Yeah, definitely! We’re really hoping to do more collaborations with different cultural societies and explore their brunch traditions and food scenes. One of our goals is to make the society a space where students, especially those who might feel a bit homesick can experience a sense of belonging through familiar flavours, new friendships, and shared cultural moments. We love the idea of using food as a way to connect people, so you can expect more themed brunches, cultural collabs, and events that bring a little piece of ‘home’ to campus for everyone. Everyone is welcome to sign up as members, even if you’re not a student.
Join the Brunch Society today! https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/organisation/15163/
Thanks so much to Daniella for this interview and Saints of Ingram for having us! Friendly reminder that we’re having our ‘Naughty or Nice’ Christmas club night at the Berkeley Suite next week Wednesday, we’d love to see you there!
Buy your ticket today: https://ra.co/events/2296380
Talk soon,
Fleur xo