Planetary Health
Our Planetary Health research is concerned with studying the state of Earth’s natural systems and our impact on them. A solutions oriented, transdisciplinary field, focused on analysing and addressing the impacts of human disruptions to Earth’s natural systems on human health and all life on Earth.
Our Ambition
By 2033, we will be an authoritative resource in the design, implementation, and evaluation of complex social and biologic interventions, directed at the future security of the planet.
Our Team
Our Strengths

World-leading medical virologists
The University of Glasgow has the greatest concentration of medical virologists in the country and a unique partnership with our diverse one health community who have the highest quality of outputs for their research in the UK.

Helping fight the climate crisis
Planetary health investigates disruptions caused by human activities, such as climate change and non-sustainable resource extraction. Our research aims to implement actions that foster harmony between our environment and society.

Biodiversity research
The University of Glasgow, renowned for its international standing in one health research, is embarking on a transformative journey to understand and solve the intricate linkages between human, animal, and ecosystem health.

Global research connections
We have strong, long-term partnerships with many emerging scientific and research institutions across the globe in animal health, zoonotic disease, vector ecology, urban ecology, one health, and veterinary diagnostics.
Our Impact
Planetary Health research in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences is tackling key global issues facing our planet. Learn more about our journey.
Together, For the World
The University of Glasgow promotes a collaborative research environment where all world changers belong. Join #TeamUofG and you’ll become part of a welcoming and international community of more than 9,000 talented people. We’re investing in our organisation, and we’ll invest in you too. You've seen what we can do, now we want to hear from you.
- Our Ambition, Your Future
- Our Strengths, Your Path
- Our Impact, Your Community
Our World, Your Future
Collaboration within our community is at the heart of our College Futures. Our interwoven themes provide a welcoming supportive community as well as ample opportunity for collaboration. Explore our College Futures to discover how we're making a difference, together.

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18 SepResearchers at the University of Glasgow will lead a large international collaboration with partners from Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Malawi and the UK, to better understand why schistosomiasis remains a devastating disease in many parts of Africa, despite more than two decades of mass drug administration
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16 Sep
Cancer researcher awarded prestigious UKRI Future Leader Fellowship
Alexander Raven, an early career researcher from the School of Cancer Sciences, has been awarded one of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) flagship Future Leaders Fellowships. -
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New comic aimed at reducing stigma around drug and alcohol dependence
A new comic, bringing together personal stories and insights from people in recovery from drug and alcohol dependence, medical students, and doctors, has been created to help shed light on the complex and personal journey of recovery. -
26 Aug
First mosquito observatory network to be launched in Africa
The University of Glasgow, in partnership with leading research institutes across Africa and Europe, is spearheading the first interconnected observatory network for mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases in Africa.