What Is Glasgow Changing Futures?
Glasgow Changing Futures (GCF) is a University of Glasgow strategic programme of collaborative research, education, innovation, knowledge exchange and partnership activities. Its aim is to nurture and advance a creative, collaborative environment within and beyond the University to address the societal challenges that will shape the future.
The ethos of civic, public, and industrial engagement and ‘partnerships with purpose’ underpins GCF. With a strong focus on inclusivity and equity, Glasgow Changing Futures invites and empowers a diverse range of colleagues in academia, communities, the public and third sectors, and industry to work together to co-create innovative, meaningful solutions to complex local, national, and global challenges.
To advance systemic change that benefits the future wellbeing of people and planet, GCF focuses on key thematic areas: Sustainable Futures, Healthy and Equitable Futures, and Collaborative Futures.
GCF draws on the University of Glasgow’s values, its commitment to impactful research, education, innovation and partnerships, and the ambition to be the best university for the world. The programme recognises that the scale and urgency of today’s global challenges demand a reimagining of how universities generate, support, mobilise and share knowledge. GCF aims to explore and consider how to adapt the ways of working, culture and structure of our institutions.
