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In 2026 the University of Glasgow celebrates our 575th anniversary during which we plan to showcase our inventions, interventions and innovations that continue to shape the social, cultural and economic prosperity of our city, our country and civilisation itself. The U21Leadership summit will be one of the flagship events during this celebration.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. We are a world top 100 university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
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.
We are home to The Hunterian, our museum and art gallery, one of the leading university museums in the world. We have the world’s largest permanent display of the work of James McNeill Whistler and the largest single holding of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Universitas 21 (U21) is a global network of 30 world-leading, research-intensive universities across six continents. United by a commitment to collaboration and internationalisation, U21 connects people across borders and cultures to enrich education, research and institutional capacity.
As a people-led network, at the heart of U21’s mission is enabling members to share knowledge, build networks and co-create solutions to common global challenges. Our work nurtures globally responsive citizens and future leaders, and supports institutional impact and personal development through inclusive, trusted partnerships.
We offer career development and leadership programmes for staff, and student opportunities focused on social innovation, employability and intercultural exchange. All activity is underpinned by strong commitments to sustainability, and equity, diversity and inclusion, driving real change across higher education and beyond.