What We Do Here
Develop your leadership skills by taking parting in training at sea, adventurous training, sports and social events whilst make friends for life.
Bases and Stations
HMS Glasgow
URNU Glasgow is based in the historic and famous University of Glasgow campus in the West End of Glasgow. The URNU has a long and illustrious history, attracting large numbers of Officer Cadets from various universities in the region, which include Glasgow, Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian, West of Scotland and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Contact us to register your interest in a URNU
Register Your InterestURNU Glasgow and it's hardworking staff facilitates the personal growth of its officer cadets, whether they decide to join the Royal Navy or not, through the wide range of student led opportunities available. You can challenge your limits in a supportive space alongside your friendly "oppos" - some personal favourites include adventure training like canyoning, learning to navigate on a naval platform, and presenting at an international military forum. I also love meeting all those who come through the unit, as you get to make friends across universities, course and year groups. Exposing myself to these experiences and perspectives have definitely made me a better communicator and leader, as well as a more organised and proactive individual - this is true of all my peers as they progress through their time here.
Meet the team
Commanding Officer
Lt Ray Gidney RN
The Commanding Officer is in charge of their own unit. They manage the unit, staff and students. Commanding Officers’ are in charge of what their unit can participate in throughout the year. They are in charge of their own budget, safety of personnel and unit routines.
Coxswain
WO1 Gary Middlemiss
The Coxswain supports the Commanding Officer and deputises as required. They are responsible for the day to day running of the unit and activities.
Senior Training Officer
Lt (URNU) Martyn Cullen RNR
The Senior Training Officer is the lead Training Officer for each unit. They oversee the syllabus for training within the unit from the training team. This can include managing the training plan and overseeing training delivery from the other Training Officers’. They have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of training, from adventure training to navigation to ship deployments.
Regional Administration Officer
Mrs Karen Rennie
The Regional Administration Officer is responsible to the Commanding Officer for carrying out the administration of unit activities.