University of Glasgow Alumni

We are proud to celebrate the incredible career of University of Glasgow alumna Dr Kate Broderick, PhD in Molecular Genetics 🎓 

From Glasgow to a global stage 🌍, Kate has built an outstanding career in life sciences, leading across biotechnology, biopharma, and global health. Her work spans vaccine development 💉, gene therapies 🧬, and innovative drug delivery, with impact across the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa region. 

Recognised among San Diego Business Women of the Year 🏆, the SD500 Business Leaders, and the Pharma 100, Kate’s achievements reflect not only scientific excellence, but visionary leadership and collaboration across industry, academia, and the public sector. 

Throughout her journey, one constant has remained. A strong connection to Glasgow ❤️🏴⭐, and a passion for communication. As Kate shares, conveying your passion clearly, whether to your team, investors, or the wider public, can shape both careers and scientific progress. 

Her story is a testament to where a Glasgow education can lead, and the global impact our alumni continue to make. 

To mark Volunteers Week 2026, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to each of our more than 600 inspirational, World Changing volunteers 💛

Founded in 1451 for the people of our city and grown into a university for the world, the University of Glasgow has been shaped by generations of committed alumni. Your support as a volunteer reflects that same shared commitment to learning, community and meaningful impact that has defined the University for nearly six centuries 🌍

Through your time and generosity, you have offered insight, encouragement and guidance to current and prospective students 🎓 Hearing from alumni across a wide range of countries and industries helps our students see new possibilities and understand where their degree can take them. Our alumni board and committee members also play a vital role across the University, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise that strengthen our work and our community 🤝

Your enthusiasm and commitment make a real difference, not only to individual students but to the global Glasgow alumni network as a whole 🌟 As we celebrate the University’s 575th year, we are especially grateful for the part you play in shaping its future.

Thank you for being such a valued part of our World Changing Glasgow community 💙

Linsey Young on curating Women in Revolt! and her Glasgow roots 🎨

We caught up with Linsey Young MA 2004 at National Galleries Scotland Modern 2, where her powerful exhibition Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990 was on display. From its debut at Tate Britain to Edinburgh and on to Manchester, this is a show with real impact.

In our latest alumni spotlight, Linsey shares how the exhibition became a personal tribute to her mum and the women of her generation, while also addressing the gaps in how women’s political art has been taught and recognised.

And for a dose of nostalgia, Linsey takes us back to her student days in the city, think huge tenement flats, Franz Ferdinand, and nights at Optimo.

Watch the full interview and be inspired by creativity, activism, and a Glasgow journey that helped shape it all: https://www.gla.ac.uk/alumni/ouralumni/alumnispotlightseries/

✨ Step into 575 years of student life at the University of Glasgow.

📚 Glasgow Makes People explores how the University and the city have shaped generations of students since 1451, not only as scholars, but as people. From clubs and societies to sport, representation, media, music and community, the exhibition shines a light on the experiences that have defined student life across the centuries.

🎉 Part of the University of Glasgow 575 commemorations, the exhibition is open throughout 2026 in the University Library, Level 2 Exhibition Space. Visitors are also invited to share their own reflections on student life as part of the exhibition experience.

🔗 Find out more and explore the accompanying digital content here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/glasgowmakespeople/

The exhibition website includes selected content, videos and a space for visitors to contribute their own reflections.