30 years of Glenside Campus

Celebrating 30 years

In 1996, regional colleges of health merged to establish our Faculty of Health and Social Care at Glenside.

Thousands of careers in health and social care have begun and gone on to thrive from the historic Glenside Campus. We’re proud of the huge contribution our staff, students and alumni make in the region and beyond.

Explore Glenside’s people and places, memories and stories. Discover the rich heritage and reminisce about the campus through the years.

30 years celebrating Glenside

"The learning, mentorship, and sense of community developed at Glenside have had a lasting influence on my approach to leadership, research, and collaboration. I remain deeply grateful for that formative time."

Professor Davina Banner, Scientist at the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes (studied PhD Cardiovascular Health 2007)

Professor Davina Banner Scientist at the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes (studied PhD Cardiovascular Health 2007)

Glenside stories

Kathy Kantor photographed as a student versus modern day

Why I love Glenside

Kathy’s career as a nurse took her to Accident and Emergency at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in the 1980s. But it all began at her beloved Glenside, where she also returned to teach.

Gemma Witchard in nursing uniform.

X Files, Halloween and cherry blossom

Gemma Witchard remembers studying Radiography in the 1990s and shares her pride now she has returned to train todays healthcare professionals.

John Adesoye in graduation robes

I followed it with my heart

Electronics technician John retrained as a nurse and has just graduated at the age of 64. Motivated by a deep desire to care for people, John changed career studying a Nurse Degree Apprenticeship.

"Some of the best years of my life were had at Glenside. Amazing buildings, a great student cohort and fantastic teachers. It was a wonderful experience that shaped me and the rest of my life beautifully. So grateful and so thankful to everyone that was involved."

James Nicholls, Health Coach (studied BSc(Hons) Mental Health Nursing, 2012)

James Nicholls Health Coach (studied BSc(Hons) Mental Health Nursing, 2012)

Explore Glenside

Glenside building lit up at night.

Glenside history blog

Delve into the fascinating facts and surprising stories of this unique building and it’s grounds. Lots of old photos reveal of the campus as it was during it’s time as a hospital.

View of the outside of Glenside Hospital Museum, with the Glenside grounds and trees in the background.

Glenside Hospital Museum

The museum tells the story of the history of mental health care through the history of the site on Blackberry Hill, which has medical roots dating back to 1857.

Clocktower at Glenside Campus

Explore Glenside now

Go on a virtual tour of present day Glenside, discover our latest facilities, and let our students show you around.

Glenside, then and now gallery

Injured soldiers, now patients, stand in front of Glenside clock tower circa 1919.

Injured soldiers, now patients, stand in front of Glenside clock tower circa 1919.

Multi-dicilpinary student air crash simulation in 2022, in front of Glenside clock tower.

Multi-dicilpinary student air crash simulation in 2022, in front of Glenside clock tower.

Main entrance with old Avon & Gloucestershire College of Health signage, circa 1990.

Main entrance with old Avon & Gloucestershire College of Health signage, circa 1990.

Glenside main entrance now, largely unchanged.

Glenside main entrance now, largely unchanged.

Concert hall converted to a teaching space in 1990s.

Concert hall converted to a teaching space in 1990s.

Present day concert hall, now a flexible lecture theatre.

Present day concert hall, now a flexible lecture theatre.

A 1990s classroom with overhead projector, a small television and a chalk board.

A 1990s classroom with overhead projector, a small television and a chalk board.

A 2020s class of students with digital screens in an interactive session.

A 2020s class of students with digital screens in an interactive session.

Library reception in 1990s.

Library reception in 1990s.

Present day library, with sofas and spaces to work on laptops.

Present day library, with sofas and spaces to work on laptops.

Injured soldiers, now patients, stand in front of Glenside clock tower circa 1919.
Multi-dicilpinary student air crash simulation in 2022, in front of Glenside clock tower.
Main entrance with old Avon & Gloucestershire College of Health signage, circa 1990.
Glenside main entrance now, largely unchanged.
Concert hall converted to a teaching space in 1990s.
Present day concert hall, now a flexible lecture theatre.
A 1990s classroom with overhead projector, a small television and a chalk board.
A 2020s class of students with digital screens in an interactive session.
Library reception in 1990s.
Present day library, with sofas and spaces to work on laptops.

Share your Glenside stories

We’re gathering memories of Glenside Campus. Share your favourite anecdotes, photos and connections.

Share your story

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