University news

Glasgow Caledonian University is celebrating a remarkable triple success after scooping three major honours at the 2026 Tomorrow’s Podiatry Awards.

James Marshall, a Graduate Apprenticeship student in BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment (Quantity Surveying) working with Scottish Water, has been recognised for his outstanding achievement in project management.

Feminist researcher and activist Dr Fatma Ibrahim has been presented with an Alumni of the Year Award by Glasgow Caledonian University for her pioneering work on gender-based violence (GBV) and sex education.

A Glasgow Caledonian University alumnus has called for engineering to be better promoted as a career path for secondary-school pupils after being named one of the University’s Alumni of the Year.

The headline acts have been confirmed for a Glasgow music festival, organised by a GCU graduate to help fund the delivery of ambulances to communities in need.

Multi-award-winning optometrist and Director of three Specsavers businesses in Edinburgh, Michael O’Kane, was presented with an Alumni of the Year Award by Glasgow Caledonian University.

The Alumni of the Year Celebration brought together graduates, staff and guests to recognise the achievements of Glasgow Caledonian University alumni and the paths they’ve taken since leaving the institution.

A Glasgow Caledonian University archivist has been researching the untold story of Scotland’s first social work museum.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has announced a major new philanthropic partnership with global professional services company Turner & Townsend, which has pledged £82,500 to fund 10 new scholarships for students in Quantity Surveying and Risk Management.

Glasgow Caledonian University’s School of Science and Engineering (SSE) held its Annual Celebration on January 20, bringing together students, staff, alumni and industry partners to celebrate achievement, partnership and the next generation of science and engineering talent.