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WORLD CHANGERS TOGETHER - JOIN US AND MAKE YOUR MARK

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to guide an ambitious, global university?

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 500 years and plans to continue developing the world changers of the future. We have recently invested in new academic facilities, including the magnificent James McCune Smith Learning Hub and the Advanced Research Centre.

We have consistently been ranked as a top 30 university in the UK and top 100 in the world. Glasgow is a leading research-intensive institution which has made great strides in its performance over the past decade.

The University is looking to appoint co-opted members to join the University's Court and help us achieve our plans. We are seeking people who are excited by our ambitions and who demonstrate innovative thought and challenge.

The Court is the university's governing body and oversees our strategy and vision. With 25 members, it is responsible for the proper conduct of the University's public business, for strategic vision, monitoring effectiveness and performance of the University, approving Finance, Estate, People & Organisational Development strategies including diversity and inclusion and ensuring the good name and values of the University.

The University of Glasgow is committed to equality and ensuring all students, staff and visitors have a positive experience of the learning, teaching, research and work environment.

We are keen to hear from people excited by the opportunity to add value irrespective of their sex, gender identity, gender re-assignment, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race and traditionally under-represented groups, and to preserve gender balance on the Court in accordance with the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, we would welcome and encourage applications from women.

Further details can be found here https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/courtappointments2024 

Two University Chairs, Patrick Younge, Chair of Council at Cardiff University, and Elizabeth Passey, Convenor of Court at University of Glasgow answer questions on why they chose to join a HE governing body, what they get out of being on a board, and advice they would give to someone who has never been on a HE board before. What’s it like to be a governor? - CUC Board Vacancies (universitychairs.ac.uk)