2015 Vision

Forward thinking

Glasgow Caledonian University’s mission has always been to deliver the highest quality education and research - and to promote the “common weal”. Put simply, that means to use our skills, facilities and knowledge to make a positive contribution to society.

Following feedback from task groups, Executive Board discussions and Senate recommendations, this mission has been strengthened by a new vision, and by clear, strategic goals to take us towards 2015.

Our new vision is for GCU to be a socially entrepreneurial institution, committed to:

  • contributing to the social and economic regeneration of the communities we serve, by providing learning, teaching and research opportunities
  • creating civic-minded, employable graduates, who want to use their skills to make a positive difference to society
  • focusing more on raising GCU’s profile and involvement in learning, teaching and research around the world
  • helping more people to access the University, by getting more practically involved with the communities we serve.