Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement @UofGlasgow. Passions include #highered #marketing #culture #smashingglassceilings Tweeting in personal capacity

Joined January 2015
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We're pleased to announce a new partnership with @UPESDehradun. Students will complete their first two years at UPES, then join UofG to finish their studies. We're committed to supporting students to be globally connected, future-ready graduates. ➡️ gla.ac/4isOYQK
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Duncan Calvert, President @glasgowunisrc, sat down with the UofG's new Principal Prof Andy Schofield, for a wide-ranging conversation about student life at Glasgow. Watch the full conversation to hear the Principal's priorities & vision for the future ⬇️ youtu.be/hNdlsYGV_mQ
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Today marks the inauguration of the Peace Bench round the Peace Tree 🌳 on our Gilmorehill campus.   The day has shared reflections and messages for peace from across the UofG community. 🤍
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A great example of biomedical collaboration between @EdinburghUni and @UofGlasgow Two of the UK’s top biomedical universities working together👇 @UofGMVLS
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🚨 Scotland’s first Total-Body PET scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh — benefitting patients locally and nationally, and helping speed up diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials across the UK. 🧠 Co-managed by @UofGlasgow & @EdinburghUni
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' I am only and and ever a Glaswegian.' It's been wonderful to bestow honorary degrees this Commemoration Day, including broadcaster & journalist Kirsty Young. Welcome to #TeamUofG! #UofGCommDay
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The University of Glasgow & @Sydney_Uni are united by a shared mission to have a transformative impact on the communities that we serve locally, nationally and internationally. @UofGVC & Prof Mark Scott AO talk about this partnership and what’s next. gla.ac.uk/explore/internatio…
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We're deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sir Geoff Palmer. A passionate advocate for justice, he played a key role advising on our reparative justice programme. We're grateful for his support & friendship. Our thoughts are with his family & friends, particularly his daughter & our colleague Susie Mitchell.
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It is a pleasure to represent @UofGlasgow at the @civis_eu @UofG_CIVIS days at Sapienza University in Rome, together with our student representatives from @glasgowunisrc
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Refugee Week begins next week on Mon 16 June. This year, inspired by the official themes, we’re curating a week-long series of events that highlight the power of connection and collaboration, including a film screening and workshops. ➡️ gla.ac.uk/explore/sanctuary/… #OneTeamUofG
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Always one of my favourite events! Amongst this @UofGlasgow nursery class we have budding astronauts, computer scientists, teachers, charity workers, artists & fire fighters - we’re already so proud of you. Here’s to our #TinyTeamUofG & to their world changing futures! #UofGrad25
Congratulations to our #TinyTeamUofG who graduated last week from our Nursery at UofG! 🎓 We look forward to seeing the amazing future world changers you’ll become! Good luck at primary school 😊 #UofGGrad25
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Congratulations to our #TinyTeamUofG who graduated last week from our Nursery at UofG! 🎓 We look forward to seeing the amazing future world changers you’ll become! Good luck at primary school 😊 #UofGGrad25
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We're pleased to partner with @unibirmingham to launch a new initiative to help Chinese students kick-start their careers back home after finishing their degrees in the UK. With JOBShaigui, we’ve created a tailored support package for @UofG_Alumni. ➡️ gla.ac/4dgedTD
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I’m delighted to have the opportunity to support @RichardLochhead and @GraemeDeyMSP to deliver the International Education Strategy and advocate for Scotland’s further and higher education institutions both at home and overseas at this pivotal time for the sector. @UofGlasgow
Before visiting the China-UK Low-Carbon College, Business Minister @RichardLochhead appointed @UofGlasgow's @RachelSandison as International Education Envoy. She'll drive foreign investment in Scottish research & attract international students and staff. ow.ly/S9yI50Vy0Yp
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This is a brilliant and unique initiative by @JohnSmithCentre @UofGlasgow - great to see this extensive coverage 👇
📰🎙️We have been overwhelmed this week by widespread media coverage of our #UKYouthPoll2025 We are absolutely delighted that young people's views matter. Read or listen to some of the coverage - there's lots to discover. Links in comments ⬇️
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Five researchers linked to the University of Glasgow are among the 2025 cohort of new @RoyalSocEd Fellows. Read more here: gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1165…
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It was a pleasure to welcome the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP to @UofGlasgow to discuss economic development in the Glasgow City Region and our plans for the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District. Our research base and GRID play a fundamental role in supporting Scotland’s economy.
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Delighted to host colleagues from @AIUIndia alongside @NISAU_UK, @uni_scot and @BCScotland today at the @UofGlasgow. It has been great to share insights from the two sectors and to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration. Congrats to @AIUIndia & @NISAU_UK on your new MoU!
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An incredible trip to 🇮🇳 with @UofGlasgow #TeamUofG where we met with prospective students & offer holders in #Mumbai, #Bengaluru & #Delhi as well as key agents & partners. Delighted to have signed agreements with @Bioconlimited, @JindalGlobalUNI & @ScienceGallery. #WorldChanging
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Pleased to welcome First Minister @JohnSwinney to the UofG campus to meet our widening participation team and some of our care-experienced students. The group discussed The Promise, Scotland’s commitment to care-experienced young people, and the support that UofG provides.
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Thank you to @kiranshaw & colleagues at @Bioconlimited for supporting this exciting, new programme and a deepening partnership with the @UofGlasgow - we look forward to welcoming students in September. A pleasure to be back in India & meeting with prospective students & partners!
'The University of Glasgow has very close ties with India, and we are proud of the partnerships and relationships we have developed over many years'. @rachelsandison We are delighted to launch an innovative and exciting new postgraduate study programme with Indian biopharmaceutical giant @Bioconlimited. Postgraduates studying for a new MSc in Industrial Biotechnology will benefit from a six-week work placement at Biocon facilities in Bengaluru. The launch of this exciting partnership is part of a multi-city delegation from the University of Glasgow to India. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇳 @kiranshaw
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