University of Glasgow
We have a long‑standing and highly productive partnership with the University of Glasgow, one of the world’s leading universities for health and life sciences.
Together, we work to improve patient care, advance research, and support the education and training of the future healthcare workforce.
Our partnership is founded on shared values of clinical excellence, innovation and collaboration. It plays an important role in strengthening healthcare across Scotland and beyond.
A formal and growing partnership
We first entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Glasgow in 2018, establishing a shared commitment to collaboration in research, education and innovation. This partnership was strengthened further in 2024 through a renewed agreement, reflecting the scale, development and impact of our joint work.
In 2025, we were formally granted University Hospital Status by the University of Glasgow. This recognition reflects our significant contribution to education, research and clinical leadership, and reinforces our position as a national and international centre for healthcare excellence.
Education and training
Education and workforce development are central to this partnership. Working closely with the University of Glasgow, we support both undergraduate and postgraduate education across a wide range of clinical specialties.
This includes:
- expanded clinical placements for medical, nursing and allied health professional students
- support for postgraduate training and continuing professional development
- collaborative development of new education pathways, including intercalated degree programmes
These activities support the attraction, development and retention of a highly skilled healthcare workforce, while ensuring education is closely aligned with high‑quality clinical practice.
Research and innovation
We work in partnership with the University of Glasgow on a broad portfolio of research programmes focused on improving patient outcomes and addressing major health challenges.
Joint research activity includes:
- cardiovascular care
- musculoskeletal health
- service transformation and innovation
Through this partnership, our staff benefit from access to the University of Glasgow’s research expertise, infrastructure and grant support, enabling research to be translated into meaningful improvements in patient care.
We also collaborate through wider innovation partnerships, including national programmes led by our Centre for Sustainable Delivery, to test and scale new models of care across NHS Scotland.
Making a difference for patients and staff
Our partnership with the University of Glasgow helps ensure that:
- patients benefit from evidence‑based care informed by high‑quality research
- staff are supported to develop academically and professionally
- innovation is embedded in the design and delivery of healthcare services
By combining academic excellence with national clinical expertise, we are helping to shape the future of healthcare in Scotland and beyond.
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