Student news
Our student newsroom keeps you up to date with the latest student news, events, campaigns and activities at GCU.
Got a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing studentcomms@gcu.ac.uk.
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Friendship, family and community at the heart of GCU students fundraising efforts14 November 2025
Two final year GCU students have been reflecting on completing the West Highland Way and raising £5000 for charity.
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Student wins hackathon after devising app to help people with learning disabilities13 November 2025
A third-year computing student from Glasgow Caledonian University has won a prestigious technology competition after creating a groundbreaking app to help people with learning disabilities share their views.
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Student completes world’s largest marathon and prepares for upcoming London run11 November 2025
Glasgow Caledonian University student, Rebecca Watt, travelled to New York City in November to take part in the NYC Marathon, and she did it all by her mum’s side.
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Building Surveying student to compete at WorldSkills UK 2025 National Finals07 November 2025
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying student, Adam Lyon, is set to compete in the upcoming WorldSkills UK National Finals.
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GCU Disco Society host pub quiz and karaoke fundraiser for local rape and crisis centre07 November 2025
A newly formed society is organising a fundraiser to help raise funds for a Glasgow based rape and crisis centre, whilst raising awareness about staying safe on nights out.
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GCU Supporting your financial health through the Discretionary Fund05 November 2025
At Glasgow Caledonian we are committed to Supporting your Academic Success. Financial health is a crucial aspect of student life, and one of the ways GCU is here to support you is through their Discretionary Fund.
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GCU Esports society collaborate with Riot Games as part of worldwide partnership31 October 2025
The GCU Esports Society, also known as the Caledonian Chargers, have been selected to collaborate with the Riot Play Club programme to help maximise and promote their society.
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Students help make vision a reality on South Africa’s Train of Hope29 October 2025
It is known as the Train of Hope, bringing life-changing health services to remote and disadvantaged communities where there is often one doctor for every 5,000 people.
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Celebrating World Access to Higher Education Day28 October 2025
Every October, World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED) reminds us that education should be a right, not a privilege. At Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), that belief runs deep and is woven into everything we do for the Common Good.
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GCU champions care-experienced and estranged students during Care Experienced Week 202527 October 2025
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) proudly marks Care Experienced Week 2025, recognising and celebrating the achievements and resilience of care-experienced and estranged students across Scotland.
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