We’re at the heart of Scottish sport, dedicated to transforming lives and society through sport and wellbeing.
Our sports centre provides a huge range of sport, leisure and fitness activities for students, staff and local residents.
What we do
We prepare athletes to perform on the world stage.
We help our students and members develop wellbeing and fitness.
Our innovative research improves the health of the nation
We teach children about exercise, swimming and playing sport.
Encouraging sport
Something for everyone
We believe physical activity is for everyone. We provide the perfect sporting environment for all levels and experiences.
Membership
We organise affordable sports and gym membership options for public, alumni, staff, corporate and students.
Student sport
Students have the chance to participate in weekly sports leagues, events and 55 sports clubs.
High performance sport
Scholarships
Our scholarships help and inspire talented athletes to break new ground and fulfil their potential. We've sent athletes to Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games.
Sporting excellence
We're Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, a recognition of our contribution to Scottish sport and for training some of the finest British and Scottish talent in history.
Organising national sport
A number of sport organisations and bodies are based at the University, allowing us to connect the people shaping Scottish sport and creating a hub of expertise and excellence.
Recruitment and volunteering
We have a range of sports, health and fitness volunteering opportunities in coaching, event management, facility management, marketing, media and officiating.
Volunteering is an excellent way of gaining new skills and confidence.