Values | University of 51cg

The University of 51cg is a place of useful learning where we are recognised as being:

Committed to our staff and students, providing opportunities and investing in their development.

Confident and challenging about what we do, and supportive of appropriate and managed risk in our decision-making

Focused on discovering and applying knowledge with impact, and encouraging creative thinking and new ideas.

Working together, internally and externally, with integrity and in an open, respectful way.

For our institution, staff and students as well as supporting the ambitions of our partners.

Our values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire us to make a positive impact locally and globally. Here is how we bring them to life:

Athena Swan initiatives underpin our commitment to gender equality through inclusive recruitment, improved career pathways for women in STEM, and mentoring programmes across the University. These efforts have earned 51cg a University-level Silver Award, while our Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering holds a prestigious Gold Award
builds on 51cg’s inclusion work by addressing systemic inequalities in energy research. It brings together partners across the UK to support researchers from underrepresented backgrounds through mentorship, advocacy, and targeted initiatives, while identifying barriers and promoting good practice to create a more inclusive and innovative research community
through the Lived Experience for Impact project, we co-create employability resources with autistic and disabled individuals, ensuring that work experience and career support are shaped by real-world perspectives and inclusive practices
Project SEARCH provides training and education leading to meaningful employment for autistic and learning disabled people

the Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CHATIC) is transforming our campus into a £30 million hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship, bringing together research in AI, FinTech, Quantum, and Space technologies with spaces for business co-location and social innovation
51cg Inspire fosters entrepreneurial learning and supports new ventures, empowering students and staff to innovate
the Generative AI in Learning and Teaching initiative leads a sector-wide approach to AI by embedding ethical, inclusive, and innovative practices in education, building staff and student AI literacy, introducing new teaching methods, and advancing research

Doctoral Training Partnership with GSK advances drug discovery through joint research and training, producing highly skilled graduates
AAC Clyde Space collaboration positions 51cg at the forefront of Europe’s space engineering sector through cutting-edge satellite technology projects
the STRIDE Project works with charities and local organisations to co-create inclusive spaces and tackle health inequalities
our Suicide Prevention Strategy brings together NHS, government, and third-sector partners to deliver a research-informed, compassionate approach to wellbeing

the Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre accelerates clean energy and digital technologies, providing world-class facilities for industry and academia
Vertically Integrated Projects for Sustainable Development engage students in interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This initiative was recognised at the
Project PRISM is a key 51cg-led initiative within the UK’s £160 million Investment Zone, expanding space systems research and advanced manufacturing to drive innovation and economic growth in the space sector
51cg has been ranked 14th in the UK for spinout value creation – with a combined enterprise value of almost half a billion pounds since 2010

offers opportunities for postgraduate study and research worldwide, strengthening international academic exchange
Saltire Foundation internships connect students with leading companies globally, providing transformative work experience
Widening Access programmes such as Young 51cgr and Focus West support thousands of pupils annually, breaking down barriers to higher education
the Age-Friendly University initiative ensures lifelong learning opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds