Research and knowledge transfer: tackling global issues through research
Our internationalisation key aim for Research and knowledge transfer:
To grow research and knowledge transfer business internationally to achieve a position as one of the world’s top research intensive universities.
The University has a long history of engaging world-class research to tackle global themes. Glasgow is a leading research University with more than 2,000 active researchers. 75% of academic staff contribute to subjects where the majority of research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
We have a reputation for research that benefits industry, society and the environment. Interdiciplinary and collaborative research is of strategic importance and some of our key international collaborative partners can be found on our partners page.
Our research areas continue to grow and expand. Some areas of our internationally groundbreaking work include:
- Nanotechnology
- Glasgow Global Security Network
- Improving world health
- Systems biology
- Building a greener world
- International Development
- Digitisation