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Access Guide

University of Glasgow

Founded over 500 years ago, the University of Glasgow is one of Scotland's most famous and prestigious landmarks. Venues at the University include beautiful wood panelled meeting rooms, grand ceremonial halls and modern seminar rooms and lecture theatres, capable of accommodating anything from 5 up to 1100 delegates.

The University of Glasgow is one of the most impressive academic venues in the UK and is ideal as a venue for conferences, meetings, training events, exhibitions and social events. The Conferences and Events team is on hand to assist you from the point of enquiry through until the conclusion of your event.

What sets the University apart, other than the sheer size and scale of the portfolio, is the history and tradition associated with one of Scotland's most famous and prestigious landmarks. The unique architecture and atmosphere of the University of Glasgow never fails to impress and, in combining that with the flexibility and variety of the venues, it is guaranteed that organisers and delegates will be delighted with their experience at the University of Glasgow.

The main Gilmorehill campus with its distinctive outline silhouetted on the city's skyline is in the cosmopolitan West End of Glasgow, just three miles from the vibrant city centre and well-connected by frequent bus and subway services.

Summer accommodation at the University of Glasgow is an affordable option for individuals and groups of all sizes looking to make the most out of their visit to Glasgow. Our Accommodation Services team will be delighted to assist with any enquiries for accommodation.

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  • Exterior of main building at University of Glasgow from grassed internal courtyard.

  • An image of Glasgow University's famous cloisters. Sandstone pillars of different sizes, arches and vaulted ceilings from a mesmerising geometric pattern. The floor is even, stone paving. The photo is taken in the day and daylight can be seen between some of the pillars.

  • The Hunterian museum at University of Glasgow with displays in glass cabinets

  • Main building of University of Glasgow - ornate stone building with large windows.

  • The UoG's Bute Hall arranged for a private dinner event, looking down from a first floor balcony. A large hall with wooden floors is lit with pink, blue and turquoise spotlights. The edge of the room is framed with carved stone pillars that support the balcony, they are lit blue. Dozens of round tables with white table cloths are laid with silverware, cut flowers and crockery; each table is surrounded by 8 chairs. A small temporary stage and a large projection screen are visible at the far end of the room.

  • Grand room known as Bute Hall at University of Glasgow set up with rows of blue banqueting chairs.

  • Room set up with round tables for dinner, white linen table coverings with blue chairs around the tables. Ornate pillars in the room are washed in pink/purple light.

  • Old wood panelled room with pictures of people on the walls hung in ornate gold frames. Large wooden boardroom table sits in the middle of the room surrounded by wooden chairs

  • Modern metal and white concrete building - part of University of Glasgow campus called James McCune Smith building

  • Modern, bright and light, large venue space within the Wolfson Building at University of Glasgow.

  • Modern auditorium room within James McCune Smith building at University of Glasgow

  • Modern conference room at University of Glasgow

  • A small lecture theatre at the University of Glasgow. A small, dimly lit space with 4 rows of tiered, self-righting seats. The floor is carpeted and the walls are panelled with wood. The image is taken from the front corner of the space and the edge of a wooden lectern, a monitor, projection screen and flipchart can all be seen. 2 projectors are mounted on the ceiling, further tech equipment is visible at the back of the room. On the fire side of the room an open Fire Exit lets daylight in.