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The Glasgow Research Beacons are crossdisciplinary areas of research excellence which have attracted major financial and intellectual investment. They bring together inspiring researchers from across the University who are working with other institutions, funders, practitioners, policymakers and charities to address grand challenges that have impact on both a national and international scale.

Glasgow is a place that inspires ambitious people to succeed. A place where inquiring minds can develop their ideas. A place where people make discoveries that change the world.

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