1451 Society events and visits
Published: 29 October 2025
Join us as we reflect on Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli's final address to the 1451 Society and look ahead to our first event with our new Principal Professor Andy Schofield.
1451 Society Glasgow Lunch
We were delighted to welcome over 120 guests to our 1451 Society annual lunch on campus in April. For the first time, each table was hosted by an academic whose area had benefited from legacy gifts. There was incredibly positive feedback on this from guests and hosts, all of whom offered to come back next year! We heard speeches from the Heads of the Schools of Medicine and Modern Languages, as well as the Head of Small Animal Clinical Sciences who all shared their unique views on what donor support helps achieve.
The then Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, gave an overview which reflected on our growing 1451 community and these special moments of reunion which celebrate a shared purpose. He spoke of the privilege of leading the University and the seeing the impact of philanthropy every day and meet students of exceptional ability who would not be here without donor support. Sharing that he will stay in touch in his role as Honorary Professor in the Adam Smith Business School, we may still see him at future University events!
You can read Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli's full speech here
Our next 1451 Event
Join us at Gilmorehill
Next spring our new Principal, Professor Andy Schofield, will host our 1451 Society legacy lunch on campus. We are excited to share the news that our next event will be held on April 17, 2026. Invitations will be sent to all by post or email in the spring, and we also hope to hold an event in London in autumn 2026.
These events are our opportunity to pass on our thanks to you in person for your support and interest in leaving a gift in your Will to the University and a chance to share news and insider updates.
We are delighted to also extend the invitation to any of our alumni and friends who have enquired about gifts in Wills in the past. Please register your interest by emailing legacies@glasgow.ac.uk to receive your invitation.
First published: 29 October 2025
On the road
We're Keeping in touch with our international supporters!
Our team will soon be on their way to Boston and New York. We also plan to be in Boston, Chicago and New York in February next year.
We would love to hear from you if you are in these areas. Please contact the team to arrange a visit by email at globalphilanthropy@glasgow.ac.uk.
Our Legacy Team are often travelling in the UK and might get in touch to say hello and offer a catch up over coffee. If you are visiting Glasgow do get in touch – we'd love to welcome you back to campus.