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We enter this strategic period with a strong foundation, shaped by our heritage as a research-intensive University, and our long-standing commitment to education that is grounded in inquiry, creativity and critical thinking.   

This strategy has been developed at a time when advances in technology, including artificial intelligence, changing global economic and skills landscapes, lifelong learning and new educational models are just some of the factors rapidly reshaping expectations of higher education. Student expectations are also changing, particularly with respect to the importance of work-related learning opportunities, skills development and opportunities for personal growth.  

Our response is a long-term, values-led Learning and Teaching Strategy that places the student experience at its core. It sets out a vision for an educational environment that is inclusive, collaborative and futures focused, enabling all students to flourish during their studies and beyond. We will build on our strengths as a research-led institution to provide a high-quality, research-grounded education that is experiential and globally oriented, and that is designed for sustained societal impact. 

Central to this strategy is a renewed commitment to partnership with students. Students and staff will work together to co-create an education that reflects student needs and aspirations, supports wellbeing and belonging and enables learners to actively shape their own experience. Through this, we will foster a community in which curiosity is encouraged, diverse perspectives are valued and all students are supported to fulfil their potential as contributors to society and the economy. 

This strategy provides a clear framework for how we will achieve our ambitions. Through our three key priority initiatives – Curriculum for Life, Student Skills and Futures, and Learning Through Assessment, we will improve the quality and consistency of the student experience, embedding inclusive and effective approaches to learning and assessment and ensuring that our programmes remain relevant, flexible and attractive in a competitive global landscape. Our aim is not only to enhance educational quality, but to create a culture in which an excellent student experience is understood as a shared individual and collective responsibility across the University. 

Looking ahead to 2036, our vision is clear: for all our students to have a high-quality, research-grounded, educational experience that is Futures Focused, Experiential, and Globally Oriented.  We aspire to be recognised by our stakeholders nationally and globally, for the quality of our education and for the positive, life-changing impact of studying at the University of Glasgow: A University for the World. 

Moira Fischbacher-Smith, Vice-Principal (Learning & Teaching)