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Global Glasgow 2025

Last year, we were proud to launch our international strategy Global Glasgow 2025 and dedicated this newsletter to the four priority pillars of the strategy: relationships, research, recruitment and reputation. Here, we recap on the pillars as we look forward to working with you to deliver our shared global ambitions.

Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), shares why collaboration and partnership is at the heart of our strategy and why global connectivity is so important.

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Our strategy is articulated across four pillars: relationships, research, recruitment and reputation. Members of our University community outline the four pillars in action:

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Global Glasgow: Relationships

Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), shares her thoughts on the importance of developing meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships.

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Global Glasgow: Research

Professor Chris Pearce, Vice-Principal for Research, outlines the importance of global collaboration in the context of our institutional research strategy.

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Global Glasgow: Recruitment

Ian Thomson, former Director of Recruitment & International Relations, explains why attracting global talent to the University is key to our ambitious plans.

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Global Glasgow: Reputation

Tom Rice, Director of Marketing Communications, shares his thoughts on building a global reputation from the inside out.