Glasgow Schools & Universities - Outreach Contacts
Community over Code Glasgow 2026 - October 11-14, Hilton Glasgow
This page lists Glasgow-area educational institutions with computing/technology programmes. We’re inviting students and faculty to attend and participate in the hackathon at Community over Code Glasgow (October 11-14, 2026).
If you’re volunteering for student outreach, use this list as your starting point. Offer free or discounted student passes and highlight the hackathon as a hands-on learning opportunity.
Universities
University of Glasgow - School of Computing Science
- Website: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing/
- About: Ranked 6th in the UK for Computer Science (Times/Sunday Times 2025). Offers BSc, MSci, and postgraduate programmes. Strong in AI, algorithms, HCI, and software engineering.
- Undergraduate admissions: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing/undergraduate/applicants/
- Contact (general): https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing/
- Related group: Glasgow Women in Computing Science (GWiCS) - open to all staff and students: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing/diversity/activities/
University of Strathclyde - Department of Computer & Information Sciences
- Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/science/computerinformationsciences/
- About: UK University of the Year (Daily Mail 2026), Scottish University of the Year (Sunday Times 2026). Research in HCI, information sciences, theoretical CS, and software systems.
- UG admissions contact: cis-ugadmissions@strath.ac.uk
- General enquiries: science-enquiries@strath.ac.uk
- Contact page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/contactus/
Glasgow Caledonian University - School of Computing
- Website: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/computing
- About: Top-ranked modern university in the UK (Times/Sunday Times 2026). BCS-accredited computing programmes. Also runs “Women Do Cyber” programme in partnership with Cisco and SWiT.
- Contact: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/
- Cyber/diversity programme: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universitynews/gcu-looks-to-address-cyber-gender-gap
Coding Bootcamps & Training
CodeClan (Glasgow campus)
- Website: https://codeclan.com/
- About: Scotland’s leading digital skills academy. Offers 9-month Software Engineering (hybrid), 12-week Applied Agentic AI, and Data Engineering programmes. Project-based learning with cohort model.
- Relevance: Alumni and current students are exactly the kind of people who’d benefit from a hackathon. They may also want to explore open source as a career pathway.
How to Use This Page
When you reach out to these institutions, consider:
- Offering free or discounted student registration passes
- Highlighting the hackathon as a portfolio-building opportunity
- Mentioning that mentors will be available to help beginners
- Suggesting faculty could bring a class as a field trip
- Noting that the event is in central Glasgow (Hilton Glasgow, 1 William St)