Our strategy supports the long-term realisation of our vision by recognising the fundamental importance of a culture of open cooperation - not just as colleagues and mentors or students and teachers, but as a community of discovery that reaches beyond its walls and draws inspiration and strength from its connections and partnerships worldwide: excellence that’s part of something bigger.
Our vision is to be The World-Changing University
Our inventions, interventions and innovations have helped to shape the social, cultural and economic prosperity of our city, our country and civilisation itself. We have been changing the world since 1451 - and we’re just getting started.
Our purpose is transforming lives through ideas and action
Our teaching inspires our students. Our research inspires the world. Working alongside one another at the forefront of discovery, our staff and students use their developing skills and newfound knowledge to educate, to heal, to fight for justice and equality, to advance global society and to flourish as purposeful individuals with the power to make a difference.
Our mission is to bring a community of world changers together
We seek the finest minds from around the world to join Glasgow’s growing international University community. Drawing strength from each other, and inspiration from the people, societies and cities we serve, our diverse body of staff, students and alumni come together as one Glasgow community, driven by a unifying desire to change the world for the better.
Community
People centred, globally engaged
Leading with our valuesand putting our people first
Engaging with our civic missionvia our local and global communities
Strengthening our partnerships to amplify our local and global impact
Connectivity
Collaboratively minded, digitally enhanced
Creating space to connectthrough new collaborative and social space on campus
Investing in our digital realmto enhance the staff and student experience
Adopting collaborative technologiesfor frictionless and flexible work and study
Challenges
Solution focused, impact oriented
Embracing challenge-led research to address the needs of global society
Reimagining our curriculumto prepare students for a challenging and changing world
Building a sustainable future through our research, education and actions