‘ What Apple did for music, I’d like to do for the discovery and distribution of prescription drugs.’ Professor Lee Cronin Regius Chair of Chemistry
‘ Building upon the world-changing achievements of alumni such as Adam Smith, our work addresses issues of both local and global concern in vital areas such as social justice, health and wellbeing, security, human rights, inequality in education and crime and justice.’ Professor Anne H Anderson Vice-Principal & Head of College of Social Sciences
‘ There is nowhere better in the world to work on cancer research than Glasgow.’ Professor Jeff Evans Expert in Translational Cancer Research and Director of Institute of Cancer Sciences
‘ The College of Arts has been an integral part of Glasgow’s cultural legacy for over five centuries and The Hunterian is one of the leading university museums in the world.’ Professor Pamela Robertson Expert in Mackintosh Studies at The Hunterian
World changing for over 550 years
The University of Glasgow has helped foster the talents of some of the world’s greatest thinkers, innovators and leaders of all time. We now have a unique opportunity to develop our campus to support learning and innovation for centuries to come. Over the last five centuries and more, the University of Glasgow has constantly worked to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve fostered the talents of seven Nobel laureates, one Prime Minister and Scotland’s inaugural First Minister. We’ve welcomed Albert Einstein to give a lecture on the origins of the general theory of relativity. Scotland’s first female medical graduates completed their degrees here in 1894 and the world’s first ultrasound images of a foetus were published by Glasgow Professor Ian Donald in 1958. In 1840 we became the first university in the UK to appoint a Professor of Engineering, and in 1957, the first in Scotland to have an electronic computer. The University of Glasgow has helped foster the talents of some of the world’s
greatest thinkers, innovators and leaders of all time. Lord Kelvin, Adam Smith, John Logie Baird, James Watt and David Livingston are just a handful of the hundreds of world-changers that drew inspiration from their time here in Glasgow. And that list of people grows longer every day. From ground breaking research in the fight against cancer, to international partnerships to build capacity in subSaharan Africa, we are currently working on projects at the University today that will change the world of tomorrow. Some of the problems the world faces today are too big to be solved in the lab and we know people can’t tackle them in isolation. That’s why we encourage an inter-disciplinary approach, why we have sustainable partnerships with leading
institutions around the world, why we bring teaching and research together and why we have so many links with the public and private sector. Glasgow is a place where everyone has the opportunity to change the world. In 2015 the University will acquire the site of the Western Infirmary, offering the scale of opportunity that comes rarely in the lifetime of any institution: to redevelop the Gilmorehill campus for the generations to come. This brochure gives an update on our planning for this important new development. It will be a long and exciting journey but one I look forward to sharing with you.
Professor Anton Muscatelli Principal & Vice Chancellor
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Our historic opportunity The historic and transformational opportunity to redevelop the campus is as important to the University - its staff, students and alumni - as the move to Gilmorehill was in 1870. In 1870 the University of Glasgow relocated from the High Street to Gilmorehill in the west end of the city. The modern facilities that were built at that time, including the Gilbert Scott Building and the iconic tower, have provided a legacy that we enjoy to this day. These facilities have helped to support the last 150 years of knowledge creation and scientific advancement, and were made possible by a philanthropic campaign and the generosity of a generation looking to the future.
We now stand at another such point where we will be able to make equivalent progress with the help of our alumni, friends and supporters. Thanks to our purchase of around 15 acres of land on what is currently the Western Infirmary site, the University has a unique opportunity to re-shape and transform the campus to provide modern, fit for purpose facilities that are in keeping with Glasgow’s status as a world leading research-intensive University.
Over the coming months we look forward to sharing with you the exciting new initiatives the campus redevelopment will enable. As well as space for new facilities to support our ground breaking research in fields from synthetic biology and quantum technologies to tropical medicine and public health, the student experience will be at the heart of all we do. The redevelopment will include the state of the art teaching facilities our students need, as well as providing an environment that is open and accessible to the wider community.
Below: Impression of the new university buildings at Gilmorehill from the south east, 1866.
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Transforming Glasgow The new campus development and expansion involves a huge scale of investment in buildings, facilities, staff and scholarships over the next 10 years. Our investment and campaign will focus on three strands: Creating an iconic place of learning and research The campus redevelopment will transform Glasgow’s skyline and create a campus that will pass the test of time and be celebrated by future generations. Redesigning the campus landscape to create appropriate space for intellectual exploration and application will lead to a stunning blend of history and modernity. Our inspiring spaces will incorporate places for dedicated specialist research and create flexibility through the use of technology in selfdirected learning resource centres and areas for collaborative working. Spaces throughout the campus will be open to members of the public, enabling people to have a better understanding of what we do while we learn more about how we can support the society in which we live.
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Inspiring people with ambition World changing discovery and innovation We are constantly looking ahead for new opportunities From Smith and Watt to Kelvin to ensure that the University and Boyd Orr, Glasgow’s of Glasgow is a place approach has been a where everyone can make a pragmatic one: seeking to find difference regardless of their solutions to the problems we background. have in front of us. Situated in the West of Scotland, with high areas of deprivation, we are uniquely placed to tackle educational inequality and raise the aspirations of young people in viewing university as a viable option. Our expanded scholarship programme for gifted undergraduates and postgraduates will ensure that we can recruit, retain and support talented, driven and enthusiastic students and researchers from local and international communities.
Today, the world’s greatest challenges such as terrorism, social justice, infectious disease and water security cannot be contained within national – or even continental – boundaries. Complex global challenges demand international, multidisciplinary strategies and Glasgow has a courageous tradition of interdisciplinary innovation. Where disciplines merge, new synergies are created and innovative potential solutions can emerge. The campus redevelopment will create the environment to help our research teams tackle challenges where we know we can make a real-world impact. Funding, connections and collaborations are what allow us to solve the most daunting problems the world faces today.
This page Impression of a new ‘global entrance’ off Dumbarton Road.
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A world changing opportunity
The campus development will create inspiring spaces that ensure the University continues to deliver on its commitment to produce worldchanging research at the same time as delivering the highest standards of teaching and education for the next 550 years and beyond.
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Investing in the future The support of our family of alumni and friends will be crucial in creating a University campus, not only fit for the 21st century, but which is a legacy for the benefit of generations to come. Over the past 20 years, the support of Glasgow alumni and friends has helped provide cutting edge facilities in areas such as cancer research and animal health and welfare, as well as state of the art teaching facilities at our campuses at Gilmorehill and Garscube. Now, this landmark extension and redevelopment of
the Gilmorehill campus represents a huge investment in the University and, as with the move to Gilmorehill in 1870, the support of Glasgow’s family of alumni and friends will be crucial. We have a unique opportunity to recognise the support of alumni and friends on the redeveloped campus. Contributions of every size
Below: Impression of how historic buildings and settings can be positively transformed at the Byres Road / Church Street triangle.
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will be very welcome and will leave a lasting legacy. We are already receiving foundation gifts to the new campus development. If you would like to find out more about being a founding donor we would love to hear from you on: T: +44 (0) 141 330 4951 E: campaign@glasgow.ac.uk
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Development & Alumni Office 2-3 The Square University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8QQ T: +44 (0)141 330 4951 F: +44 (0)141 330 4647 E: campaign@glasgow.ac.uk www.glasgow.ac.uk/campusdevelopment
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