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Glasgow Caledonian University alumnus Serign Sanneh has been awarded a prestigious Richard Toeman Scholarship in London – a national honour from the Music Publishers Association (UK) celebrating the next generation of music publishing talent.

The University welcomed two more distinguished leaders to campus as Winter Graduations concluded in celebratory style, awarding honorary degrees to Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive Officer of BT Group, and Professor Tom Steele, Director of Estates and Facilities at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The University welcomed two distinguished leaders to campus as Winter Graduations got under way in celebratory style, awarding honorary degrees to Jason Ferguson, Director of ACF Promotions, and Jonathan Chippindale, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Holition.

Sir Alex Ferguson CBE has joined forces with Glasgow Caledonian University alumnus and honorary graduate Dr Murray Rowden to back the University's most ambitious campaign to date − together, they've pledged £500,000 to fund 150 new scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The ceremonies will recognise the achievements of students across the University community and honour individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields.

Team ResByte Games, a group of recent graduates from Glasgow Caledonian University, has been named one of four national winners of the Tranzfuser 2025 competition.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Mairi Watson as its new Principal and Vice-Chancellor. She will start in her new role on February,1, 2026.

Glasgow Caledonian University has been named the top-ranked modern university in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Glasgow Caledonian University’s Formula Student team, GCU Racing, will this weekend make its debut at the prestigious Prescott Hill Climb after receiving a special invitation from The Bugatti Trust.

Glasgow Caledonian University has appointed Dr Mick O’Connor as an Honorary Professor within the School of Science and Engineering, recognising his contribution to entrepreneurship, technology innovation