University launches Gaelic Plan

The University of Glasgow have launched its first Gaelic Language Plan. The commitments outlined in the 5-year policy demonstrate the University's ongoing support for Gaelic language and culture and its aspiration to increase the profile and use of Gaelic within its day-to-day operations, throughout the city of Glasgow and both nationally and internationally. The plan underlines the support that the University of Glasgow makes to one of Scotland's ancient languages and recognises the importance of Gaelic in modern society. In practical terms it will involve the development of Gaelic language and culture within the context of key functions identified by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the National Development Agency for Gaelic, including: , Staffing, Publications and Identity. In addition to this, the University has identified a number of commitments it will make to incorporate Gaelic into the Student Experience at Glasgow which take forward the work of the pioneering Gaelic Language Initiative which was established in 2009. The Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Anton Muscatelli said, "Gaelic is a significant part of Scotland's cultural and social identity. We are justifiably proud that it has been taught on campus for more than a century.