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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Exchange student becomes first from his University to study at GCU18 October 2024
A student from Windsor, Ontario has joined GCU on an exchange semester following a new partnership with University of Ontario.
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Washington trip allows students to experience a ‘different world”17 October 2024
The world’s largest biomedical research agency recently hosted two GCU students, giving them the chance to gain new insights and a deeper understanding of their profession.
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Physio dreams of ‘Biggar’ opportunities thanks to volunteer role16 October 2024
A Physiotherapy student is taking the opportunity to gain valuable experience alongside her degree at GCU.
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PHD student has sights set on further future success11 October 2024
A Vision Sciences PHD student has been reflecting on his academic and professional journey after recently winning Best Poster Presentation at BCOVS 2024.
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“This is an experience that has completely changed my life” – Trimester abroad has lasting impact on Biomedical Science students04 October 2024
Two GCU students have been reflecting on their Trimester abroad, which saw them spend five months in Hong Kong – allowing them to soak up the local culture, explore Asia and become best friends.
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Icelandic student reflects on leadership course and life in Scotland03 October 2024
A leadership course is helping a student develop personal and professional skills for the future.
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Digital Design student turns passion project into successful wholesale business26 September 2024
A Digital Design student has turned a passion project into an established business, where his work can now be found in a Scottish art collection in Glasgow.
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Glasgow Caledonian signs up to Student Minds' University Mental Health Charter25 September 2024
Glasgow Caledonian University is once again joining universities across the UK in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of both students and staff.
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University improves top 50 UK position in 2025 Times rankings20 September 2024
Glasgow Caledonian University has made another impressive leap in the higher education rankings, breaking further into the prestigious top 50 of the 2025 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
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Finley’s medal finish at Skills Olympics17 September 2024
Finley Graham, a student from Glasgow Caledonian University, has been awarded a Medallion for Excellence at the prestigious WorldSkills 2024 competition.
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