Rector

The Rector is elected by the students of the University for a period of three years. The Rector not only represents the students but is also, ex-officio, the Chairman of the University Court, the body which administers the resources of the University.

The Rector is not active in University strategy or policy-making. The role is principally as spokesperson and representative for student issues. The Rector's participation in events is entirely voluntary and depends on their own availability and choice.

On 27 February 2008, University of Glasgow students elected Charles Kennedy MP as the Rector of the University.