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Giving Days at Glasgow…

This year we are celebrating the University of Glasgow's third Giving Day on 02 and 03 October 2025!

Giving Day is an opportunity for our entire global community to come together, celebrate what makes Glasgow so remarkable, and showcase what we can achieve when we unite for a cause.

Over the past two Giving Days, your unwavering generosity has helped more students access a Glasgow education, provided critical hardship funds for those facing unexpected challenges, funded over 20 sports bursaries and enabled student-athletes to excel in their studies whilst achieving great things in their chosen sport. Your support has also enhanced the student experience by supporting 42 staff and student projects - ranging from Chapel Choir tours and Sign Language Cafés to sustaining the Glasgow Guardian, creating sanctuaries on campus, and advancing outreach from local to global scales. Your generosity has also fuelled medical research, bringing hope for a healthier future for everyone.

Over Giving Day's 36 hours a variety of events and activities will bring together alumni, staff, students, and friends worldwide. Together, we can ensure that Glasgow remains not just one of the world’s leading universities, but a university for the world.

There are many ways to get involved: attending events, sharing posts on social media, participating in online challenges and activities, or making a gift. Every year, we rely on as many people as possible to get involved- we hope you will join us.

This year your support will go towards three key fund areas: The Access to Opportunities Fund, Student Experience, and Global Health. Learn more about why these areas need your support by clicking on the pages below.

If you have any questions or wish to be removed from Giving Day communications, please get in touch. You can opt out here.

Together #GlasgowGives - Hope, Opportunity, Inspiration, and with your support, so much more!

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Access to Opportunity Fund

Your support creates opportunities for those who face barriers to higher education. Providing essential support from first steps into university to thriving in their studies, this fund is there to ensure no one is left behind.

Global health

The University has a proud history of advancing medicine and pioneering discoveries that offer hope and answers to patients, families, and society as we confront the world’s toughest health challenges.

Student experience

Your support towards the Student Experience leaves a lasting impact beyond the classroom, inspiring students to think bigger, give back to the community, and make their own impact on society.

Events and activities taking place on the day

Thursday 02 October

Join us and celebrate our third Giving Day with a variety of activities taking place here in Glasgow, across the world and even online!

Abseil down the JMS or come along and cheer on our participants from 10am-4pm as they abseil down the James McCune Smith Learning Hub. If you would like to participate registration will be coming soon or come along and cheer on #TeamUofG from 10am as they brave the descent.
Solve the Campus Murder Mystery in the Hunterian Museum After Hours 7:30-9:30pm. There will be limited spaces for this event - registration coming soon.
Test your Pub Quiz skills in our UofG Quiz taking place in London from 6pm. There will be limited spaces for this event - registration coming soon.
We will also be hosting our Pub Quiz in New York from 7pm. There will be limited spaces for this event - registration coming soon.
Follow along on social media to be the first to find out about giveaways and other activities taking place. You can find us on most social media platforms and join in by sharing a post with #GlasgowGives.
Take part in our online activities and take our Mini Quiz to test your Glasgow General knowledge - Coming soon.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Friday 03 October