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 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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New connections and networking at the heart of Global MBA programme19 June 2026
Four Global MBA students have proudly represented GCU at the 2026 ASBS MBA Case Competition.
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Six weeks in Sweden: student benefits from Scandinavian adventure07 June 2026
A GCU student has spent six weeks in Sweden, giving her the chance to take her nursing knowledge to another level.
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Peter Akor wins GCU Three Minute Thesis competition03 June 2026
Postgraduate researchers from Glasgow Caledonian University once again shone at this year's Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, impressing judges with a compelling presentation of their research in just three minutes.
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GCU scholars tackle social isolation through The Welcome Network03 June 2026
Two Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship recipients at Glasgow Caledonian University hosted The Welcome Network.
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