Research impact

'Research impact' simply means that our research makes a difference. With over 2,000 active researchers and with a long history of achievement, University of Glasgow researchers have transformed policy and practice, driven commercial innovations and shaped debate and understanding across a range of fields and at every level—local, national and global. 

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Impacts on society

Improving people’s lives through education, support services, policies, laws and legislation.

Improving people’s lives through education, support services, policies, laws and legislation.
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Impacts on the economy, business and innovation

Contributing to economic growth, creating spinout companies and collaborating with industry

Contributing to economic growth, creating spinout companies and collaborating with industry
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Impacts on heritage and culture

Enhancing our understanding of the past and enriching our culture

Enhancing our understanding of the past and enriching our culture
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Impacts on health and wellbeing

Improving the health and quality of life of people and animals throughout the world

Improving the health and quality of life of people and animals throughout the world
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Our strategy

Find out more about our knowledge exchange and innovation strategy.

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Collaborate with us

Linking our research expertise with the wider community