@RachelSandison

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement @UofGlasgow. Passions include #highered #marketing #culture #smashingglassceilings Tweeting in personal capacity

 Glasgow, Scotland - sometimes!
Joined January 2015
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We're pleased to announce a new partnership with @UPESDehradun. Students will complete their first two years at UPES, then join UofG to finish their studies. We're committed to supporting students to be globally connected, future-ready graduates. ➡️ gla.ac/4isOYQK
A drone photo of the University of Glasgow campus taken in Autumn.

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Duncan Calvert, President @glasgowunisrc, sat down with the UofG's new Principal Prof Andy Schofield, for a wide-ranging conversation about student life at Glasgow. Watch the full conversation to hear the Principal's priorities & vision for the future ⬇️ youtu.be/hNdlsYGV_mQ – at Glasgow, Scotland
Two people sit across from each other at a small table in an elegant wood-paneled room with a lit fireplace in the background. The person on the left is SRC president Duncan Calvert. The person on the right is the University of Glasgow's new Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Schofield. Papers, brochures, and two glasses of water are on the table between them.

ALT Two people sit across from each other at a small table in an elegant wood-paneled room with a lit fireplace in the background. The person on the left is SRC president Duncan Calvert. The person on the right is the University of Glasgow's new Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Schofield. Papers, brochures, and two glasses of water are on the table between them.

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Today marks the inauguration of the Peace Bench round the Peace Tree 🌳 on our Gilmorehill campus.   The day has shared reflections and messages for peace from across the UofG community. 🤍
University of Glasgow colleagues and community around the peace bench and peace tree

ALT University of Glasgow colleagues and community around the peace bench and peace tree

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A great example of biomedical collaboration between @EdinburghUni and @UofGlasgow Two of the UK’s top biomedical universities working together👇 @UofGMVLS
UofG MVLS@UofGMVLS24 Jun 2025
🚨 Scotland’s first Total-Body PET scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh — benefitting patients locally and nationally, and helping speed up diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials across the UK. 🧠 Co-managed by @UofGlasgow & @EdinburghUni
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' I am only and and ever a Glaswegian.' It's been wonderful to bestow honorary degrees this Commemoration Day, including broadcaster & journalist Kirsty Young. Welcome to #TeamUofG! #UofGCommDay
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The University of Glasgow & @Sydney_Uni are united by a shared mission to have a transformative impact on the communities that we serve locally, nationally and internationally. @UofGVC & Prof Mark Scott AO talk about this partnership and what’s next. gla.ac.uk/explore/internatio…
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We're deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sir Geoff Palmer. A passionate advocate for justice, he played a key role advising on our reparative justice programme. We're grateful for his support & friendship. Our thoughts are with his family & friends, particularly his daughter & our colleague Susie Mitchell.
Sir Geoff Palmer receiving an honorary degree in the Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow.

ALT Sir Geoff Palmer receiving an honorary degree in the Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow.

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It is a pleasure to represent @UofGlasgow at the @civis_eu @UofG_CIVIS days at Sapienza University in Rome, together with our student representatives from @glasgowunisrc
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Refugee Week begins next week on Mon 16 June. This year, inspired by the official themes, we’re curating a week-long series of events that highlight the power of connection and collaboration, including a film screening and workshops. ➡️ gla.ac.uk/explore/sanctuary/… #OneTeamUofG
The Gilbert Scott Building and Tower with sunny blue skies in the background.

ALT The Gilbert Scott Building and Tower with sunny blue skies in the background.

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Always one of my favourite events! Amongst this @UofGlasgow nursery class we have budding astronauts, computer scientists, teachers, charity workers, artists & fire fighters - we’re already so proud of you. Here’s to our #TinyTeamUofG & to their world changing futures! #UofGrad25
University of Glasgow
@UofGlasgow2 Jun 2025
Congratulations to our #TinyTeamUofG who graduated last week from our Nursery at UofG! 🎓 We look forward to seeing the amazing future world changers you’ll become! Good luck at primary school 😊 #UofGGrad25
Professor Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) and Vice-Principal (External Relations) sat in a doorway on some steps with a group of nursery children dressed in graduation outfits during their graduation celebrations from the UofG Nursery

ALT Professor Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) and Vice-Principal (External Relations) sat in a doorway on some steps with a group of nursery children dressed in graduation outfits during their graduation celebrations from the UofG Nursery

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Congratulations to our #TinyTeamUofG who graduated last week from our Nursery at UofG! 🎓 We look forward to seeing the amazing future world changers you’ll become! Good luck at primary school 😊 #UofGGrad25
Professor Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) and Vice-Principal (External Relations) sat in a doorway on some steps with a group of nursery children dressed in graduation outfits during their graduation celebrations from the UofG Nursery

ALT Professor Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) and Vice-Principal (External Relations) sat in a doorway on some steps with a group of nursery children dressed in graduation outfits during their graduation celebrations from the UofG Nursery

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We're pleased to partner with @unibirmingham to launch a new initiative to help Chinese students kick-start their careers back home after finishing their degrees in the UK. With JOBShaigui, we’ve created a tailored support package for @UofG_Alumni. ➡️ gla.ac/4dgedTD
Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Glasgow (left) and Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Birmingham.

ALT Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Glasgow (left) and Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Birmingham.

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I’m delighted to have the opportunity to support @RichardLochhead and @GraemeDeyMSP to deliver the International Education Strategy and advocate for Scotland’s further and higher education institutions both at home and overseas at this pivotal time for the sector. @UofGlasgow
Scottish Government Finance and Economy
@scotgoveconomy10 Apr 2025
Before visiting the China-UK Low-Carbon College, Business Minister @RichardLochhead appointed @UofGlasgow's @RachelSandison as International Education Envoy. She'll drive foreign investment in Scottish research & attract international students and staff. ow.ly/S9yI50Vy0Yp
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This is a brilliant and unique initiative by @JohnSmithCentre @UofGlasgow - great to see this extensive coverage 👇
John Smith Centre@JohnSmithCentre4 Apr 2025
📰🎙️We have been overwhelmed this week by widespread media coverage of our #UKYouthPoll2025 We are absolutely delighted that young people's views matter. Read or listen to some of the coverage - there's lots to discover. Links in comments ⬇️
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Rachel Sandison retweeted
UofG News@UofGNews24 Mar 2025
Five researchers linked to the University of Glasgow are among the 2025 cohort of new @RoyalSocEd Fellows. Read more here: gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1165…
Photos of the new Fellows: (l-r) Professor Qammer Abbasi, Professor Todd Ehlers, Professor Lorna Hughes, Professor Olivia Wu and Bruce Adamson.

ALT Photos of the new Fellows: (l-r) Professor Qammer Abbasi, Professor Todd Ehlers, Professor Lorna Hughes, Professor Olivia Wu and Bruce Adamson.

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It was a pleasure to welcome the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP to @UofGlasgow to discuss economic development in the Glasgow City Region and our plans for the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District. Our research base and GRID play a fundamental role in supporting Scotland’s economy.
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Delighted to host colleagues from @AIUIndia alongside @NISAU_UK, @uni_scot and @BCScotland today at the @UofGlasgow. It has been great to share insights from the two sectors and to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration. Congrats to @AIUIndia & @NISAU_UK on your new MoU!
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An incredible trip to 🇮🇳 with @UofGlasgow #TeamUofG where we met with prospective students & offer holders in #Mumbai, #Bengaluru & #Delhi as well as key agents & partners. Delighted to have signed agreements with @Bioconlimited, @JindalGlobalUNI & @ScienceGallery. #WorldChanging
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