Applied Knowledge Exchange

Driving social change  

We aim to work with third sector organisations and businesses to develop efficient, sustainable services that will provide social and economic benefits for local, national and international communities.

Glasgow Caledonian University's 2015 Vision, inspired by the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, outlines our commitment to combatting disadvantage in a strategic, experienced and knowledgeable way.

We work with third sector organisations such as Street League and Spruce Carpets to drive business innovation through support and funding mechanisms such as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs).

Glasgow Caledonian University has appointed one of the world’s foremost health economists to lead its new Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health. Professor Cam Donaldson will lead a unique research programme evaluating the impact of social business creation on the lives and health of disadvantaged communities in Glasgow and overseas. The new centre is named after Grameen Bank founder Professor Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s close working relationship with the University.

Glasgow Caledonian University's Postgraduate Certificate in Social Enterprise is the only postgraduate degree in Scotland designed specifically for the growing Social Enterprise sector. It was developed through the collaboration of Glasgow Caledonian University and the Scottish Social Enterprise Academy to provide organisations with techniques to aid them in demonstrate greater entrepreneurial flair, innovation and self-reliance. 

The Caledonian Club is an award-winning initiative which works with young people from some of Glasgow’s most disadvantaged areas to encourage higher educational aspirations.

Find out more from the Applied Knowledge Exchange or take a look at our Social Enterprise case studies:

• Mel Young Masterclass
• A positive contribution to society
• Encouraging entrepreneurs
• Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health