INTRODUCTION

The Stevenson Lectures in Citizenship were established in 1921 by a bequest to the University from Sir Daniel Macaulay Stevenson (1851 – 1944) a Glasgow-born engineer, politician and philanthropist.

Purpose of the Stevenson Trust

“... to make provision in Glasgow for instruction in the rights, duties, and obligations of citizens in relation to the city, the state, and the commonwealth of nations; to promote study, inquiry and research in subjects bearing on local government, national polity, and international community; and thereby to emphasize the compatibility of civic or local with national patriotism, and of both with full and free international co-operation.”  D.M.Stevenson

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About the Trust

We organise lectures on themes relating to citizenship, and support related activities including conferences and events for schools

Sir Daniel Stevenson

Sir Daniel Stevenson

Find out more about the Glasgow-born engineer, politician, philanthropist and 'municipal socialist'

News & events

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Citizenship Education Resources

We work with schools to encourage young people to engage with citizenship and related issues

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Lecture Videos

Links to videos of the lectures hosted by the Stevenson Trust.