OCTOBER EDITION

We are delighted that Glasgow is playing host to COP26 this year. It provides us with an incredible platform to showcase the important role that higher education plays in developing innovative solutions to the climate emergency, whilst also sharing the world-changing work of our community here at the University of Glasgow, and the activity that we are delivering with international partners across sectors.
 
Climate change is a complex and multifaceted issue that cannot be solved by one discipline or institution alone. The environmental crisis remains one of the most pressing issues we face today and as universities we have a moral responsibility to do all that we can to tackle it. It is our duty to address this issue, not only through our research, but also through our learning and teaching, innovation and civic engagement – and this can be done to greatest effect through partnership. 

Best wishes,
Rachel Sandison
Vice Principal, External Relations

Contact us
international-partners@glasgow.ac.uk

COP26 is coming to Glasgow

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli - Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Our Principal on COP26

With the eyes of the world on Glasgow, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli reflects on tackling climate change through collaborative effort.

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Stepping up climate action

Our Centre for Sustainable Solutions is focused on empowering individuals and building partnerships to help keep our planet below a 1.5°C rise.

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Our COP26 events

  • All events
  • Online events
Melting ice cap

Climate change, extreme weather events and the future of humankind

Professors Asit K. Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada reflect on the challenge of managing the impact of climate change.

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We’re serious about climate change

We’re taking the lead in tackling the crucial environmental issues we face.

In other news

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Landmark ranking rises

We've improved in two of the world's most prestigious university league tables and are named Scottish University of the Year.

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Turing Scheme funding

We've secured £1.34 million in the first round of funding available via the Turing Scheme in support of ambitious mobility plans.

A Nobel Prize medal

Nobel Prize success

Professor David MacMillan, graduate of our School of Chemistry, is one of the recipients of the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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3rd ASEAN Symposium

Lessons for an uncertain future: the role of business, engineering and technology: register your place by 1 November.

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World Changing Glasgow: Conversations

Join our expert panel to discuss reparative justice and the role of universities.

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THE Education Leadership & Management Summit

Restore, Reset, Rebuild: register your interest in attending the 2021 online summit.

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