Research Collaboration Index · 2026

University of Glasgow

Europe · Platinum standing

#34World rank
92.3RCI score
1,167Collaborating institutions
80Partner countries
51,284Joint works, 5 yr
3.67FWCI

Strongest in Health Professions, at #17 in the world.

The profile

Collaboration profile

87Influence
88Brokerage
97Reach
90Diversity
95Sustained
94Impact
90International

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Subject standings

World rank in each of the 26 subject indices; gold cards mark top-500 standings. Click through to any full subject ranking.

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The researchers behind the standing

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Iain McInnes

Iain McInnes

Vice Principal and Head of College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences; Muirhead Chair of Medicine; Versus Arthritis Professor of Rheumatology

McInnes is a global authority on rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis whose two decades of international clinical trials have reshaped treatment of inflammatory disease. He leads Glasgow's College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, connecting immunology discovery science with drug development partnerships that have changed care for millions of patients.

Naveed Sattar

Naveed Sattar

Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine and Honorary Consultant, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health

Sattar is among the world's most cited researchers in diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular risk. His trial analyses of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors have shaped international prescribing guidelines, and he advises major outcome trials and health bodies on preventing heart and kidney complications in type 2 diabetes.

Pasquale Maffia

Pasquale Maffia

Professor of Cardiovascular Immunology, School of Infection and Immunity

Maffia investigates how the immune system drives atherosclerosis, hypertension and heart failure, bridging basic immunology and clinical cardiology. He co-leads the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Non-Communicable Diseases, serves as Vice-President of the British Pharmacological Society and is Deputy Editor of Cardiovascular Research.

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