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Our decade of world-changing giving

Ten years of exceptional work and activity at UofG has been made possible by philanthropy.

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A silver lining to University life

How we enhance the student experience with the Chancellor’s Fund.

Glasgow University Boat Club members celebrate completing the Atlantic Challenge

Rowing for gold

Our rowers have conquered the Atlantic and broken world records. The sport has been strong at UofG since the Glasgow University Boat Club was founded in 1867.

The Mazumdar-Shaw ARC Building

Laying the foundations of the future

The resounding legacy of John Shaw, and how philanthropy has been instrumental in helping our campus evolve.

Alma Mater sculpture by Jephson Robb

Sculpting the future

The Alma Mater sculpture created by alumnus Jephson Robb is unveiled in the East Quad to celebrate philanthropy and thank our donors.

The Mary Queen of Scots charter granting money, land and food to the University, 1563

Queen Mary to the rescue

Read how Mary Queen of Scots stepped in to save the University from potential bankruptcy.

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