Student news
Our student newsroom keeps you up to date with the latest student news, events, campaigns and activities at GCU.
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Student represents Scotland at international research conference24 July 2026
A GCU student recently had the opportunity to showcase his research on the radicalisation of young people at an international conference held at the prestigious University of Cambridge.
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Glasgow Caledonian helping Commonwealth Games teams achieve peak performance22 July 2026
Glasgow Caledonian University is helping teams competing at this summer’s Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games achieve peak performance through specialist support from its Postgraduate Trainee Sport & Exercise Psychologists.
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Glasgow Caledonian students secure top-20 finish and sustainability award at Formula Student21 July 2026
Students from Glasgow Caledonian University's GCU Racing team celebrated their best-ever Formula Student campaign after securing a top-20 finish and winning a sustainability award at the UK's premier student motorsport competition.
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GCU Fashion Showcase provides student with confidence for the future10 July 2026
A student has spoken of her delight after her latest design was highlighted at the GCU Fashion Showcase.
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Student caps off time at GCU after Your Song success03 July 2026
A student has reflected on how he balanced his final year at GCU while starring in a brand-new Channel 4 series.
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GCU Esports society raises more than £10,000 for charity29 June 2026
The Esports society has raised more than £10,000 for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity during Battle for Glasgow event for its Games for the Weans campaign.
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GCU Racing students unveil 2026 Formula Student car after months of perseverance26 June 2026
GCU Racing students have unveiled their latest race car ahead of their return to the Formula Student competition at Silverstone next month, where they will compete against university teams from across the world.
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‘Representation matters’: GCU Students’ Association Student President reflects on Black Leaders Awareness Day26 June 2026
Black Leaders Awareness Day (BLAD) is an annual global event celebrated on 18 July to recognise, celebrate, and amplify the historic, current, and future contributions of Black leaders. Chinaenyenwa Ugo (Nenny) is our GCU Students’ Association Student President of the 2026/27 academic year.
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GCU Racing prepares for Formula Student return at Silverstone25 June 2026
Students from Glasgow Caledonian University have unveiled their latest race car ahead of GCU Racing’s return to the Formula Student competition at Silverstone this summer, where they will compete against teams from across the world.
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Student makes use of university services and lands dream job in Australia22 June 2026
MSc (Hons) Podiatry student Heather MacDougall has made the most of her time at university, going above and beyond her degree through volunteering, research and professional development opportunities.
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