University of Glasgow

Becoming a member of the University's unions, council, clubs or media can be a great way to discover what you're good at, pursue your passions, meet like-minded people and boost your employability. The University is unique in having two student unions: Glasgow University Union, founded in 1885, and the Queen Margaret Union, founded in 1890.

You may also be interested in the following:

• Students' Representative Council
• The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
• Mature Students Association
• Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA)
• Over 120 Clubs and societies

In 1870 the University of Glasgow relocated from the High Street to Gilmorehill in the west end of the city. The facilities that were built at that time: including the Gilbert Scott building and the iconic tower. Thanks to purchase of around 15 acres of land on what is currently the Western Infirmary site, the University has a unique opportunity to re-shape the campus and provide modern, fit for purpose facilities that are in keeping with Glasgow’s status as a world leading research-intensive university and our aims of Glasgow 2020: A Global Vision.

Helpful services: Appstore, Barclay Medical Practice, Nursery, Hillhead Pharmacy, Hospitality Services, Student Services Enquiry Team, Student Services WebApp, Students' Representative Council, Residential Services

The University offers a wide range of cutting edge research facilities over two campuses to internal users and the wider scientific community in the west of Scotland. As well as our core facilities in FACS analysis (cellular analysis), histology and state of the art imaging, we also offer the IVIS imaging system, high content screening microscopy, mass spectrometry, an X-ray capable FX Pro bioluminescence imaging system and a protein purification service. Also available are a wide range of molecular, immunological and biochemical analysis tools.

The Library is open 361 days a year, has over 2,500 study spaces, over 800 student PCs & Wi-fi access throughout.

A wide renga accomodation is available for studrtns - 3,180 university places, from 7-days catering to self-catered. All first year full-time students not within daily commuting distance are offered accommodation.Student residences provide unlimited access to the internet, 24/7. All rooms have data points for internet access.

Helping the students to prepare for life once they leave university is a key priority of Glasgow University. The Careers Service has links with nearly 10,000 employers and close contacts with the major graduate recruiters in the public, private and nongovernmental sectors. The Careers Service connects students and employers through initiatives such as the JEM website, which contains information on opportunities for voluntary, paid and vacation work, as well as internships and vacation work overseas. The University's Club 21 Business Partnership Programme offers undergraduate students high-quality work experience opportunities with a diverse range of businesses and organisations. Glasgow's Student Network puts prospective, new and current students in touch with more experienced students, who can answer queries about studying at Glasgow and give insights and advice on local sources of part-time employment.