The University of Glasgow is upgrading its data network to improve connectivity across campus. The new network will be:
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Faster – for quicker and more reliable internet access.
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More secure – to keep our data and our users safe.
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Scalable – ready to grow with future needs.
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Better Wi-Fi – with stronger coverage in more areas.
This upgrade ensures a more modern, high-performing network for the University community.
About the Network Programme (NP)
The Data Network at the University of Glasgow is a vital infrastructure component supporting the delivery of teaching, learning, research and business operations for the University. It has grown over the years to meet an ever-increasing demand, which it does very well, but is now aging and in need of a refresh.
The Network Programme will provide a modern data network service and technologies enabling the University of Glasgow to deliver world leading research and teaching.
About this site
This site looks to keep you updated with all you need to know about the Network Programme and will be updated regularly – please use this site for all the latest information on the Network Programme.
NP Interactive Map: See the building schedule and when we're due to start work on your building
Buildings in Progress
Visit NP Schedule page for more details of the work being undertaken for each building.
User Impact for Data Network Upgrade (DNU): For any data network or power outages/disruptions, please keep an eye on NP Spotlight information to the right. For all other disruptions, these will be communicated via the specific building's communications contact listed in the table below.
Note: Workstream (W) e.g. Workstream 2 = W2
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Scheduled Building Work |
When? |
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DNU - Sir James Black [Pilot] |
31 March 2025 to 9 May 2025 |
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DNU - James Watt South [W4] |
9 December 2024 to 8 August 2025 |
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DNU - Dumbarton Road [W4] |
ON HOLD - Awaiting Building Warrant |
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DNU - Old Accounts & Finance (Node 39 - West Main Bldg) [W3] |
12 March to 30 April 2025 |
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DNU - Bower Bldg [W4] |
17 March to 9 May 2025 |
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DNU - BHF Cardiovascular Bldg [W3] |
26 March to 5 June 2025 |
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DNU - Garscube Sports Maintenance Shed [W3] |
28 April to 2 May 2025 |
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DNU - Small Animal Hospital [W3] |
14 April to 14 May 2025 |
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DNU - Sir Graeme Davies Bldg [W3] |
14 April to 30 May 2025 |
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DNU - Jarrett Building [W4] |
17 April to 15 Aug 2025 |
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DNU - Joseph Black Building [W4] |
26 May 2025 to 8 April 2026 |
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DNU - Beatson CR-UK Building |
19 May to 18 July 2025 |
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DNU - Argyll Building Wind Tunnel |
6 June to 11 July 2025 |
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DNU - McRobert Wing |
5 May to 13 June 2025 |
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DNU - Alastair Currie Building |
16 June to 4 July 2025 |
NB - This information is contingent upon, and may be revised due to, potential access constraints, scheduled events, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances. Please keep checking this website for the latest information including any updates.
Learn more about the work that we plan to undertake through to March 2028.
- See Buildings in Progress for W2: Strategic Fibre & Software Defined Access for the latest information
- See Buildings in Progress for W3: Rapid Deployment for the latest information
- See Buildings in Progress for W4: Total Data Network Upgrade for the latest information
NP Spotlight: Planned Outages
The following work will incur power and/or data network service interruptions:
Note - User Impact for Edge Migration (EM): During the timeframe outlined, sporadic loss of connectivity is expected. This will affect all network services within the building.
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Scheduled Work & Where? |
When? |
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EM: Small Animal Hospital |
2 May 2025 |
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EM: Sir Michael Stoker |
9 May 2025 |
NB - This information is contingent upon, and may be revised due to, potential access constraints, scheduled events, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances. Please keep checking this website for the latest information including any updates.
Phase 5 (P5)
Our current phase where we are deploying the new data network throughout our buildings through to March 2028
Phase 4 (P4)
Our previous phase saw the replacement of the large centralised infrastructure at the heart of our network, surveying activity and pilot building upgrades
Phases 1-3 (P1-3)
Phases 1, 2 & 3 meant preparing the project via programme initiation, high level solution designs, business case, governance approvals and competitive procurement for an implementation partner and technology vendor
Contact
- Contact us about the programme
- Contact us if you have any questions specifically regarding the Network Programme.
- Support
- For any IT issues (access, connectivity, permissions, etc), please contact the IT Helpdesk