NOVEMBER 2025

This autumn marks a moment of renewal and impetus at the University of Glasgow.

On October 1st we were delighted to welcome Professor Andy Schofield as our new Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Professor Schofield, who was formerly Vice Chancellor of Lancaster University and a distinguished expert in theoretical physics, brings to the role significant experience and a sincere commitment to the values that define our #TeamUofG community. In these initial weeks, Professor Schofield has been immersing himself in the life of the University, and I am thrilled that we are able to share some of his early reflections in this edition of Connect, where he speaks openly about leadership, his new role, and the enduring importance of partnerships with a purpose.

As we look ahead, we are proud to launch our new campaign, History has a Future Here, which reflects our enduring commitment to harnessing our heritage and expertise to serve our communities locally, nationally and internationally. It is a celebration of who we are, and a bold statement of where we are going!

Through this campaign, we will spotlight research that addresses the most pressing challenges of our time, showcasing stories that exemplify the University’s dedication to research that is bold and truly transformative, and our commitment to not only being the best University in the world, but also the best University for the world.

The campaign launches as we prepare to mark a remarkable milestone, our 575th anniversary in 2026. This will be a moment to honour our extraordinary legacy, but more importantly, it will serve as an opportunity to reaffirm our values and state our ambitions for the decades to come. I look forward to sharing further details of our 575-year plans with you in our next edition of Connect.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support. We look forward to sharing more in the months ahead as we prepare to embark on this next exciting chapter together.

Best wishes,
Professor Rachel Sandison OBE
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement)

Contact us
international-partners@glasgow.ac.uk

Meet our new University principal

Prof Andy Schofield standing in the cloisters wearing a navy suit and smiling to the camera

Meet Professor Andy Schofield

Professor Schofield has become the 51st University of Glasgow Principal and Vice-Chancellor, beginning his term on 1 October 2025. Andy says it is the ‘pinnacle of his career’ to be Principal here at Glasgow.

Fostering meaningful partnership

Professor Simon Anderson, Co-Director of the Glasgow Caribbean Centre for Development Research; Dr Peggy Brunache, Director of the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies; Dr David Duncan, UofG's Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Vice Chancellor; Taylar Carty, James McCune PhD scholar; Dr Christine Whyte, Historian and Dr Stephen Mullen, Historian and co-author of the 2018 Slavery, Abolition & the University of Glasgow report are photographed with the UWI Chancellor's Award.

UofG receives The University of the West Indies Chancellor’s Award

The University of Glasgow is honoured to have received The Chancellor’s Award from The University of the West Indies. The award recognises institutions that have achieved outstanding success or made a significant contribution to the Caribbean region.

Earth viewed from space with the University of Glasgow tower and other city landmarks superimposed over it

Global Glasgow Partnership Fund: supporting international research

We are committed to fostering meaningful partnerships with our international partners. To support this, we have launched a dedicated webpage featuring funding calls from our partners.

History has a future here

At the University of Glasgow, we know what it means to make history; we’ve been doing it for 575 years. In our campaign, ‘History has a future here’ we’re showcasing some of the groundbreaking research that the University is undertaking:

  • Eliminating discrimination and bias in AI – Dr Mark Wong
  • Restoring planetary health through soil and water remediation – Professor Caroline Gauchotte-Linsday
  • Shaping vaccination strategies against rabies – Professor Katie Hampson
  • Using radio waves for remote health sensing – Professor Muhammad Ali Imran

We are world-changing Glasgow. Join us.

Split image with a document containing James McCune Smith's signature on one side and Dr Mark Wong talking to two colleagues on the other side

From equal rights to equal voices

Eliminating discrimination and bias in AI.

Dr Mark Wong

Split image with William Rankine written document on one side and Prof Caroline Gauchotte-Lindsay working in a lab with a colleague on the other side

From fighting cholera to restoring ecosystems

Restoring planetary health through soil and water remediation.

Professor Caroline Gauchotte-Lindsay

Split image with a document signed by Boyd Orr on one side and Prof Katie Hampson working in a lab on the other side

From feeding nations to saving lives

Shaping vaccination strategies against rabies.

Professor Katie Hampson

Split image with Lord Kelvin equipment on one side and Prof Muhammad Ali Imran and four colleagues working on laptops and a camera in a lap/white room

From connecting continents to advancing healthcare

Using radio waves for remote health sensing.

Professor Muhammad Ali Imran

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