All students

ALL.i.Es (All in for Equalities)

The ALLiEs network has been established to raise awareness and facilitate discussion around equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the University.

Class representatives

Class Reps gather feedback from students on their programme and work with staff to enhance the learning experience for current and future students.

Common Good Society

The Common Good Society is a student-led group open to all levels of study and discipline. Involvement with the Common Good Society creates the opportunity to d

Give It a Go

GCU's Students' Association's Give It a Go scheme is a series of introductory activities that any student can get involved in.

Liberation groups

Liberation Groups within the Students’ Association represent the views of LGBT+ students, BME students, women students and disabled students at GCU.

Look After Your Mate

Workshops to encourage students to engage with their own mental health and well-being and develop skills to help support others.

Magnusson Awards

Magnusson Awards provide GCU students with the opportunity to fulfil their own potential whilst making a positive impact on the lives of others around the world.

Nightline volunteers

Nightline volunteers provide a confidential, non-judgemental listening and information service to support fellow students.

Saltire Scholar programme

Apply for a Saltire Foundation Internship: help to create a more enterprising Scotland and connect with opportunities to learn from the best around the world.

Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit

SPIRU exists for the Common Good. It is an applied research unit that aims to make a positive difference in people’s lives by tackling poverty and inequality.

Sports clubs

Students can join a wide range of sports club and get involved in activities delivered by community groups.

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors help new international students settle in and make the transition to GCU.

Student Leaders programme

The Student Leaders Programme supports GCU student volunteers to improve and develop their leadership skills.

Student Mentors (Advanced Higher Hub)

Student mentors support Advanced Higher Hub pupils during induction and throughout the academic year.

Student Mentors (Caledonian Club)

Student Mentors support Advanced Higher Hub pupils during induction and throughout the academic year.

Student Mentors (College Connect)

Student Mentors with College Connect help to increase the confidence, skills and life-long learning aspirations of young people and help college students make the transition to GCU.

Student Mentors (Routes for All)

Student Mentors with Routes for All help to inspire, motivate and support senior school pupils to progress to college or university.

Student Mentors (School Connect)

Student Mentors with School Connect support school pupils at key stages in their secondary school education.

Student societies

Students can join a wide range of societies with a focus on the common good, such as fundraising for a local charity.

University Service Units

University Service Units encourage UK and British Commonwealth students to think about getting more out of their University experience and learn and develop personal skills.

Enactus GCU

Enactus GCU allows students to co-design and co-deliver entrepreneurial projects that empower people to make real, sustainable progress.

PALS

PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Support) is a programme set up to allow new students to get advice and support from current higher-level students (Senior PALS) who have already experienced life at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Global Buddies

The Global Buddies Programme aims to provide a friendly welcome for new international students, helping them to settle into life in Scotland.