Editing University of Glasgow (section)

==Governance and administration==
[[File:Glasgow University 3.jpg|thumb|300px|A block of buildings in Gilmorehill campus]]
{{Further|Ancient university governance in Scotland}}
In 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 affairs), and the [[General Council (Scottish university)|General Council]] (advisory). There is also a clear separation between governance and executive administration.

The university's constitution, academic regulations, and appointments are described in the university calendar,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/senateoffice/calendar/ |title=Services A-Z: Senate office: University calendar |publisher=University of Glasgow |access-date=9 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910200250/http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/senateoffice/calendar/ |archive-date=10 September 2014 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> while other aspects of its story and constitution are detailed in a separate "history" document.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_61834_en.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081031173741/http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_61834_en.pdf |archive-date=2008-10-31 |url-status=live |title=Who, Where and When: The History & Constitution of the University of Glasgow |publisher=University of Glasgow |year=2001 |access-date=26 June 2014}}</ref>

===University officials===
{{Main|Chancellor of the University of Glasgow|Principal of the University of Glasgow|Rector of the University of Glasgow}}
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The university's three most significant officials are its chancellor, principal, and rector, whose rights and responsibilities are largely derived from the [[Universities (Scotland) Act 1858]].

The Chancellor is the titular head of the university and President of the [[General Council (Scottish university)|General Council]]. They award all degrees, although this duty is generally carried out by the Vice-Chancellor, appointed by them. The current Chancellor is [[Katherine Grainger|Dame Katherine Grainger]], a former rower who is Britain's most decorated female Olympian, the current chair of [[UK Sport]], and former Chancellor of [[Oxford Brookes University]]. She is an alumna of the university, with a [[Master of Philosophy]] (MPhil) in Medical Law and Medical Ethics. She is the first woman to hold the office in the university.

Day-to-day management of the university is undertaken by the [[University Principal]] (who is also [[Vice-Chancellor]]). The current principal is Sir [[Anton Muscatelli]] who replaced Sir [[Muir Russell]] in October 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/archiveofnews/2009/october/headline_132274_en.html |title=Archive of News: University of Glasgow welcomes new Principal |publisher=University of Glasgow |date=October 2009 |access-date= 26 June 2014}}</ref> There are also several Vice-Principals, each with a specific remit. They, along with the Clerk of Senate, play a major role in the day-to-day management of the university.

All students at the university are eligible to vote in the election of the [[Rector (academia)|Rector]] (officially styled "Lord Rector"), who holds office for a three-year term and chairs the University Court. In the past, this position has been a largely honorary and ceremonial one, and has been held by political figures including [[William Ewart Gladstone|William Gladstone]], [[Benjamin Disraeli]], [[Bonar Law]], [[Robert Peel]], [[Raymond Poincaré]], [[Arthur Balfour]], [[Charles Kennedy]] and 1970s union activist [[Jimmy Reid]], and latterly by celebrities such as TV presenters [[Arthur Montford]] and [[Johnny Ball]], musician [[Pat Kane]], and actors [[Richard Wilson (Scottish actor)|Richard Wilson]], [[Ross Kemp]] and [[Greg Hemphill]]. In 2004, for the first time in its history, the university was left without a Rector as no nominations were received. When the elections were run in December, [[Mordechai Vanunu]] was chosen for the post,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4100119.stm |title=Vanunu elected university rector |work=BBC News |date=16 December 2004 |access-date=22 April 2006 |archive-date=12 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070312204347/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4100119.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> even though he was unable to attend due to restrictions placed upon him by the Israeli government. In 2014, [[Edward Snowden]], an American computer specialist, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee, and former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor—who came to international attention when he disclosed a large number of classified NSA documents to several media outlets—was elected.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/student/news/edward-snowden-elected-rector-of-glasgow-university-9137052.html |title=Edward Snowden elected rector of Glasgow University |work=[[The Independent]] |last=Davies |first=Elliot |date=18 February 2014 |access-date=9 September 2014 |archive-date=11 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911002000/http://www.independent.co.uk/student/news/edward-snowden-elected-rector-of-glasgow-university-9137052.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, [[Aamer Anwar]] a Scottish lawyer and former student of the university was elected rector<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stv.tv/news/west-central/1383783-aamer-anwar-voted-as-new-glasgow-university-rector/ |title=Aamer Anwar voted as new Glasgow University rector |work=[[STV News]] |last=Barrie |first=Douglas |date=21 March 2017 |access-date=21 March 2017 |archive-date=21 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321202841/https://stv.tv/news/west-central/1383783-aamer-anwar-voted-as-new-glasgow-university-rector/ |url-status=live }}</ref> until 2020 when rector elections had to be postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. On April 21, 2021, [[Rita Rae, Lady Rae]] a Scottish lawyer, judge and former [[Senator of the College of Justice]] was appointed [[Rector (academia)|Rector]] after a decisive victory.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=University of Glasgow |author-link=University of Glasgow |user=UofGlasgow |number=1384907473216327691 |date=21 April 2021 |title=Delighted to announce the University's new Rector is The Hon Lady Rita Rae, QC On behalf of the entire #TeamUofG community, many congratulations on your election 🎉 https://t.co/P0DxqpWL6V |language=en |access-date=2 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617113725/https://twitter.com/UofGlasgow/status/1384907473216327691 |archive-date=17 June 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lady Rae in running to become Glasgow University's next rector|url=https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/lady-rae-in-running-to-become-glasgow-university-s-next-rector|access-date=2021-04-21|website=Scottish Legal News|date=29 January 2020|language=en|archive-date=21 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421182113/https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/lady-rae-in-running-to-become-glasgow-university-s-next-rector|url-status=live}}</ref> The current office holder is [[Ghassan Abu-Sittah|Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah]], who was installed in the position on 11 April 2024, after winning 80% of the vote and while under investigation by the University.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UofG Rector Installed |url=https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/news/article/gusrc/New-UofG-Rector-Installed/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=www.glasgowunisrc.org |archive-date=13 April 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240413065339/https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/news/article/gusrc/New-UofG-Rector-Installed/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pope |first=Felix |title=Glasgow University investigating doctor who praised terrorist |url=https://www.thejc.com/news/glasgow-university-investigating-doctor-who-praised-terrorist-pbxi49ct |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=www.thejc.com |language=en |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424223730/https://www.thejc.com/news/glasgow-university-investigating-doctor-who-praised-terrorist-pbxi49ct |url-status=live }}</ref>

===University Court===
The governing body of the university is the [[University Court]], which is responsible for contractual matters, employing staff, and all other matters relating to finance and administration. The Court takes decisions about the deployment of resources as well as formulating strategic plans for the university. The Court is chaired by the [[Rector (academia)|Rector]], who is elected by all the [[Matriculation|matriculated students]] at the university. The University Secretary is the Head of University Services and assists the Principal in day-to-day management. The current University Secretary is David Duncan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gla.ac.uk/stafflist/?action=person&id=4edce9e78092|title=Staff list|publisher=University of Glasgow|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=9 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109063722/https://www.gla.ac.uk/stafflist/?action=person&id=4edce9e78092|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Academic Senate===
The [[Academic Senate]] (or University Senate) is the body which is responsible for the management of academic affairs, and which recommends the conferment of degrees by the Chancellor. Membership of the Senate comprises all [[List of Professorships at the University of Glasgow|Professors of the university]], as well as elected academic members, representatives of the [[Glasgow University Students' Representative Council|Student's Representative Council]], the Secretary of Court and directors of university services (e.g. [[Glasgow University Library|Library]]). The President of the Senate is the principal.

The Clerk of Senate, who has a status equivalent to that of a Vice-Principal and is a member of the Senior Management Group, has responsibility for regulation of the university's academic policy, such as dealing with plagiarism and the conduct of examinations. Notable Clerks of Senate have included the chemist, [[Joseph Black]]; [[John H. D. Anderson|John Anderson]], father of the [[University of Strathclyde]]; and the economist, [[John Millar (philosopher)|John Millar]].

===Committees===
There are also a number of committees of both the Court and Senate that make important decisions and investigate matters referred to them. As well as these bodies there is a General Council made up of the university graduates that is involved in the running of the university. The graduates also elect the Chancellor of the university.

=== Research System and Repository ===
The University maintains an in-house constructed research information system containing data on all institutional research, including financial and personnel information.  This Research System is closely linked to the "Enlighten" institutional repository, which is effectively a collection of research output in the form of publications and theses.<ref>{{Cite web |year=2014 |title=University of Glasgow: "Enlighten" IR & Research System |url=https://www.coar-repositories.org/files/Profile-UofG.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228195958/https://www.coar-repositories.org/files/Profile-UofG.pdf |archive-date=28 February 2021 |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=Repository Observatory<!--the site appears to have been decommissioned around 2014-2015 but the collected profile documents are still available--> |publisher=Confederation of Open Access Repositories |type=Repository Profile}}</ref>

===Finances===
In the financial year ending 31 July 2024, the University of Glasgow had a total income of £950&nbsp;million (2022/23 – £944.2&nbsp;million) and total expenditure of £658.6&nbsp;million (2022/23 – £827.4&nbsp;million).<ref name="Glasgow Financial Statement 23/24"/> Key sources of income included £387.8&nbsp;million from tuition fees and education contracts (2022/23 – £403.8&nbsp;million), £182.7&nbsp;million from funding body grants (2022/23 – £185.9&nbsp;million), £221.1&nbsp;million from research grants and contracts (2022/23 – £220.7&nbsp;million), £40.2&nbsp;million from investment income (2022/23 – £23&nbsp;million) and £7.3&nbsp;million from donations and endowments (2022/23 – £8&nbsp;million).<ref name="Glasgow Financial Statement 23/24"/>

At year end, Glasgow had endowments of £262.4&nbsp;million (2023 – £234.3&nbsp;million) and total net assets of £1.409&nbsp;billion (2023 – £1.079&nbsp;billion). It holds the [[List of UK universities by endowment|fifth-largest endowment]] of any university in the UK.<ref name="Glasgow Financial Statement 23/24"/>