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The University of Glasgow (abbreviated as Glas. in post-nominals; Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Ghlaschu ) is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded by papal bull in 1451, it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Along
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See moreThe University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 by a charter or papal bull from Pope Nicholas V, at the suggestion of King James II, giving Bishop William Turnbull, a graduate of the University of St Andrews, permission to add a
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See moreIn common with the other ancient universities of Scotland the university's constitution is laid out in the Universities (Scotland) Acts. These Acts create a tripartite structure of bodies: the University Court (governing body), the Academic Senate (academic
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See moreUnlike other universities in Scotland, Glasgow does not have a single students' association; instead, there exist a number of bodies concerned with the representation, welfare,
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See moreThe university is currently spread over a few campuses. The main one is the Gilmorehill campus, in Hillhead. As well as this there is the Garscube Estate in Bearsden, housing the Veterinary School, Observatory, ship model basin and much of the university's sports
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See moreThere are currently four Colleges, each containing a number of Schools. They are:
At the university's foundation in 1451, there were four original faculties: Arts, Divinity, Law, and...
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The university generates a total income of over £450 million per year, amongst the top 10 in the UK. The university is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities and was a founding member of the...
See moreMany distinguished figures have taught, worked and studied at the University of Glasgow, including seven Nobel laureates and three
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