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Glasgow hosts the U21 Annual Network Meeting & Leadership Summit.

The University of Glasgow is delighted to be hosting the U21 Annual Network Meeting & Leadership Summit from the 20-23 April 2026. 

Presidents, Vice-Chancellors, and Senior Leaders from Universitas 21 member universities are invited to attend this event in Scotland as the University of Glasgow celebrates its historic 575th anniversary. 

University Principal welcomes delegates to U21

The Annual Network Meeting and Leadership Summit are important opportunities for Presidents and Senior Leaders to come together and shape the strategic direction of the U21 network.

The inaugural U21 Leadership Summit provides an exclusive space to connect, collaborate, and reflect on shared priorities. It brings together senior leaders from across the network, alongside policymakers, sector experts, and key strategic partners. Together, members will explore the big questions facing higher education leadership today and tomorrow.

There will be a range of keynote addresses from high profile speakers, panel discussions and more intimate sessions addressing key challenges and opportunities facing higher education, innovation, and global engagement today.