University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451, tackling the world’s challenges through creativity, innovation and partnership. We have nurtured Nobel laureates and prime ministers, inventors and renowned thinkers, award-winning writers and human rights activists, as they’ve sought to push forward the boundaries of what’s possible. Adam Smith laid the foundations of modern economics. John Macintyre opened the world’s first hospital x-ray department. James Watt gave power to the industrial revolution. Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered radio pulsars. Ian Donald showed us the first ultrasound image of a foetus. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers, as they strive to make a positive impact on the world. We are committed to tackling the most pressing global challenges facing humanity and the natural world, delivering against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. We were the first European university to declare it would divest from fossil fuels by 2024 and the first in Scotland to declare a climate emergency. We believe that everyone should have fair access to education. We are proud of our long tradition of helping talented people to fulfil their ambitions, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our University of Sanctuary status recognises the safe and welcoming environment we provide for refugees and asylum seekers. As a globally connected University, we work in partnership with others across the world to advance global solutions to real-world problems. We are open to collaboration and the exchange of knowledge with other universities, government and business.