Latest news
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Dr Chiara Cipollari and Carlene McAvoy appointed to RSE's Young Academy of Scotland03 September 2026
GCU's Dr Chiara Cipollari and Carlene McAvoy have been appointed to the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young Academy of Scotland.
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GCU Principal elected Treasurer of University Alliance Leadership team01 September 2026
She is joining its leadership team as it champions the role of professional and technical universities in driving economic growth, skills development, research and innovation across the UK.
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Glasgow Caledonian welcomes more than 800 people for 150th Anniversary Weekend31 August 2026
More than 800 people joined Glasgow Caledonian University’s 150th Anniversary Weekend as the University opened its doors for three days of celebrations bringing together alumni, staff, students, friends, partners and members of the public.
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Glasgow Caledonian to host international conference on precision engineering and sustainability27 August 2026
Glasgow Caledonian University will welcome researchers and engineers from around the world to Glasgow next week for a conference exploring how precision engineering can support the transition to a more sustainable future.
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GCU is Scotland’s first university to win Merit Status from mental health charity Student Minds27 August 2026
Glasgow Caledonian has been awarded Merit Status by mental health charity Student Minds.
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GCU Entrepreneurial Hub backs MA TV graduate’s debut film24 August 2026
A romantic comedy written and directed by an MA TV Fiction Writing graduate is to be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland thanks to GCU's Entrepreneurial Hub.
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Sir Alex Ferguson-signed shirt collection to go on display at GCU Anniversary Weekend as auction launches24 August 2026
A collection of football shirts personally signed by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE – including a shirt from Manchester United’s 1999 Treble-winning Champions League season – will go under the hammer in a silent auction as Glasgow Caledonian University celebrates its 150th Anniversary Weekend.
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Principal appointed Convener of Universities Scotland’s Learning and Teaching Committee18 August 2026
As Convener, Professor Watson will lead for the sector on policy matters relating to teaching and assessment, skills development, quality assurance, widening access and ongoing education reform.
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GCU tops Scotland's modern universities in latest Daily Mail University Guide13 August 2026
Glasgow Caledonian University has been recognised as Scotland's leading modern university in the latest Daily Mail University Guide.
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Funding supports research into climate-resilient NHS hospitals06 August 2026
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian are developing a Digital Twin-based framework to help hospitals reduce carbon emissions while becoming more resilient to the impacts of climate change.