The University of Strathclyde has been named Scottish University of the Year and Runner-up UK University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. This is the largest move of any institution in the UK – making it the second-highest placed Scottish university in the UK. Outstanding workThe University’s Principal & Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen McArthur, said: “This is excellent recognition for Strathclyde and the outstanding work of our staff. First Minister John Swinney said: “I send my warmest congratulations to the University of Strathclyde on being named Scottish University of the Year. “Strathclyde has cultivated a well-deserved reputation for outstanding teaching, research and innovation, and I have no doubt that the University will continue to play a vital role in equipping graduates with the skills needed to thrive, and supporting economic growth, for years to come.”Take a look at the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 online.
