Glasgow’s Royal Conservatoire Ranked in World's Top 10
- Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 12 April 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12814
That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on being ranked as one of the world's top 10 performing arts schools; notes that the conservatoire has held on to its number six spot in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024; understands that it is the eighth time that it has been placed in the top 10 since the ranking was established in 2016; acknowledges that it was founded in 1847; considers that the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a dynamic, international community of artists; recognises that it provides specialist teaching across music, drama, dance, production, film and more, and acknowledges that, since opening, the school has taught a host of famous faces, including Ncuti Gatwa (the 15th Doctor), James McAvoy, David Tennant and many more.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Maggie Chapman, Foysol Choudhury, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Rona Mackay, Ivan McKee, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Tess White, Brian Whittle