We are committed to tackling global challenges, answering scientific questions, and solving industrial problems through world-class research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research-led teaching.
Research and Impact
Our research
Explore our research impact by theme:
Find out about the lasting impact of our research:
- Lasting impact
- Case studies (EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account)
Graduate School and Doctoral Training Hub
Studying Science or Engineering at research or Masters level means that you will be part of a Graduate School and Doctoral Training Hub which provides the highest level of support to its students:
Centres of Research Excellence
We have several Centres of Research Excellence:
Centres for Doctoral Training
We host a number of UKRI-funded Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs), where future research leaders are equipped to tackle some of society's most pressing scientific challenges:
Fellowships
Find out more about available research fellowships that can support you when undertaking your research:
Generating impact from our research
Impact acceleration accounts (IAAs) enable the translation of research into impact through support for commercialisation, engagement, staff mobility and culture change. Our College is home to three of the seven IAAs held by the University with a combined value of over £10 million.
- EPSRC IAA
- STFC IAA
- Photonics & Quantum Accelerator (Photonics in Central Scotland Place-based IAA)
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to contribute to the world's most pressing global challenges:
Study
Postgraduate Taught Welcome Hubs
Once you have completed your registration and enrolment, begin your student journey here with events and resources to help you navigate your first few weeks at university.
Undergraduate study
Find the right undergraduate programme for you:
- Undergraduate degree programmes
- STEMin10 (taster lectures)
Postgraduate taught study
Explore our postgraduate taught study options:
Postgraduate research
Work with our renowned researchers on your postgraduate research project:
Scholarships
Find out what scholarship opportunities you could be eligible for:
Collaborate and Connect
Industry and external engagement
Have a research challenge? Our Industry Engagement Team can connect you with world-leading researchers to innovate and create impact.
International partnership programmes
We have partnerships with higher education institutions across the world which offer international students an opportunity to study in both their home country and at the University of Glasgow:
News and events
College news and events
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06 NovThe University of Glasgow, in partnership with MCom, the Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN), and Carelinks Healthcare Solutions, successfully conducted a 5G Remote Clinic field trial at the New Kuchigoro Internally Displaced Persons Camp, Abuja, Nigeria on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 2025. The two-day trial demonstrated how 5G standalone connectivity combined with satellite internet access can deliver high-quality, live telemedicine services in humanitarian and remote environments.
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06 Nov
New paintings celebrate University of Glasgow’s brush with cosmic history
Professor Dugald Cameron created the artworks in recognition of the University’s role in the historic first detection of gravitational waves, made by the USA-based Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) on September 14th 2015. Professor Cameron, a former director of the Glasgow School of Art who is currently a visiting professor at the University of Strathclyde, has presented the paintings to the University’s Institute for Gravitational Research. -
06 Nov
Double award win for UofG knowledge transfer partnership with Soapworks Ltd
The knowledge transfer partnership between researchers from the University of Glasgow and Soapworks Ltd was recognised with the Technical Excellence Award and the Future Leader Award at the 50th Anniversary KTP Awards held in Manchester earlier this week.
Vacancies
Work with us and develop your career within a supportive environment where success is shared and celebrated: