THE News in Brief: Glasgow Caledonian joins the fold
Published on April 22, 2010
Glasgow Caledonian University has left Million+, which represents newer universities, to join the University Alliance. Pamela Gillies, vice-chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian, said the institution was joining the group representing “major business-focused universities” at a time when “our collective impact is crucial”. A spokeswoman for Million+ said it was “entirely a decision for the university that they have now chosen to join a group with more of a mission focus”. Glasgow Caledonian becomes the 23rd member of the alliance, and the first in Scotland.
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