General Information
- Welcome from the Head of Department
- A Brief History of the Department
- Departmental Staff
- The location of the Department within the main campus
- Floor plans for the James Watt Building
- Getting to the University of Glasgow (Main University Website)
History of the Department
Scotland has been at the heart of the aerospace industry since its very beginnings. The first heavier than air flights took place in 1895-6 when Percy Pilcher, an assistant lecturer at Glasgow University, flew his "Bat Glider" at Cardross (the Department continues to honour this achievement with the annual Pilcher Lecture). Indeed, the Department now exists at a time when Scotland's aerospace industry is thriving, with around 15000 employees associated with 140 aerospace-related companies.
The Department was created by endowment of the Mechan Chair within the University of Glasgow in 1950.
How to find the department
Campus Location
The department is located on the main Gilmorehill Campus of the University of Glasgow. Information on getting to the University can be found on the University Website.
The Department is located in the James Watt Building shown in red in the following map and is labeled A1.
