Major academic milestone for NHS Golden Jubilee

NHS Golden Jubilee is proud to announce that it has been formally granted University Status by the University of Glasgow, marking a significant milestone in a long-standing and increasingly integrated partnership.

This development signals a transformative step in their collaboration with one of the UK’s leading academic institutions.

NHS Golden Jubilee now holds university status from 2 prestigious organisations, an unprecedented endorsement of their contribution to research, education, and healthcare innovation.

Mark MacGregor, Medical Director, NHS Golden Jubilee said: "Over many years, NHS Golden Jubilee and the University of Glasgow have forged a strong and enduring partnership, built on shared values of innovation, excellence, and collaboration.

“This relationship has gone from strength to strength—culminating in the achievement of university hospital status. This is a testament to NHS Golden Jubilee’s growing role as a major player in healthcare education, research, and clinical excellence, both nationally and internationally."

The strengthened partnership is centred around several core areas, with particular focus on:

· Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education: plans are progressing to expand clinical placements in musculoskeletal and cardiovascular specialties. In parallel, collaborative development of intercalated degree programmes in orthopaedics and critical care is underway.

· Research Collaboration: a joint research agenda is being shaped around key areas including cardiovascular, critical care, and musculoskeletal health. NHS Golden Jubilee staff will also gain enhanced access to the University of Glasgow’s research infrastructure and grant support services.

This recognition by the University of Glasgow is not just an endorsement of past achievements but a statement of intent for the future. It underlines a shared vision of advancing patient care through evidence-based practice, rigorous academic inquiry, and world-class training.

Professor Matthew Walters, Head of the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing and Professor of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow, said: “The University of Glasgow is proud to confer University status on our valued partner, NHS Golden Jubilee.

“This important milestone reflects not only the strength of our existing collaboration, but also our shared commitment to advancing clinical and academic excellence, driving forward patient-focused research, and shaping the future of healthcare.

“We look forward to deepening this partnership in the years ahead, as together we work to improve patient care, foster innovation, and enhance clinical practice across Scotland and beyond.”

Gordon James, Chief Executive, NHS Golden Jubilee added: “We are honoured to receive university status from the University of Glasgow.

“This formal recognition is more than symbolic—it reflects the strategic alignment of our missions, our shared commitment to academic and clinical excellence, and our ambition to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine.”

Together, NHS Golden Jubilee and the University of Glasgow are poised to drive innovation, elevate standards, and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.