We offer research-driven undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that inspire students to develop the expertise to become leaders of the future in their chosen careers.
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 Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) funded by the UKRI Research Councils:
- DiveIn (EPSRC CDT in Diversity-Led, Mission-Driven Research)
- Engineered Tissues for Discovery, Industry and Medicine (lifeTIME)
- Future Ultrasonic Engineering (FUSE)
- Glasgow-Maxwell School (GlaMS)
- IAPETUS2
- Industry-Inspired Photonic Imaging, Sensing and Analysis
- The Leverhulme Programme for Doctoral Training in Ecological Data Science
- Photonics and Advanced Data Storage (PIADS)
- Social AI
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
Welcome Hub
Once you have completed your registration and enrolment, you can begin your student journey here:
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
We have strong links with industry including research collaborations, consultancy, training, partnerships and work placements:
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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02 DecA new quantum technology hub to ensure the UK benefits from resilient position, navigation and timing advancements has been launched at the Royal Society. The UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation & Timing (QEPNT), led by the University of Glasgow, will address these challenges by creating high performance, low size and low-cost quantum technologies.
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29 Nov
UofG set to play key role in Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster
UofG has been announced as one of the founding partners of an ambitious new initiative: Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster brings together Scotland’s internationally recognised strengths in photonics, quantum, semiconductors, connectivity & sensing. This aggregation of expertise, unparalleled anywhere else in the UK, will play a key role in developing our industries of the future & will be a significant contributor to our future economic growth. -
29 Nov
Hammermen award for engineering graduate
A graduate from the James Watt School of Engineering has received a prestigious award from one of Glasgow’s historic trade guilds. Lisa Chestnutt was presented with the Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow’s Prince Philip Prize at an event in the city on the 14th of November. The Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow is a charity based on engineering trades. Founded in 1536, it supports students in engineering courses and pensioners across the west of Scotland.
Vacancies
Work with us and develop your career within a supportive environment where success is shared and celebrated: