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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Juggling caring duties and studies – young carer Lucy shares her story14 March 2022
Caring for a family member or a friend can be a demanding job, but for Social Work student Lucy Challoner, caring duties have been second-nature.
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Social Sciences students spend the day in Barlinnie Prison as part of educational trip14 March 2022
Social Sciences students had the unique opportunity of visiting the Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow to help expand their knowledge on the criminal justice system.
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GCU Dance Team tap their way to a first-place win06 March 2022
The University’s Dance Team won first place for tap and were crowned the winners for best Tiktok in their first live competition in two years.
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GCU Built Environment Society and Podcast re-launches for Trimester B25 February 2022
The GCU Built Environment Society have re-launched after taking a short break, with members working hard behind the scenes to make sure the society is ready for Trimester B.
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MSc Fashion Marketing student finds inspiration in personal journey to deliver competition success18 February 2022
A GCU student’s passion for the great outdoors has turned her design dreams into reality – while also raising money for a cause close to her heart.
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GCU generates huge benefits for Scotland18 February 2022
An independent report on the economic and social impact of Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has concluded the University contributes more than £1.4 billion to the Scottish economy.
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GCU at the heart of new UK-wide forum 16 February 2022
A student is leading the way in enhancing the learner experience of occupational therapists across the UK, through an exciting new initiative.
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GCU Law Clinic volunteers learn BSL to make legal advice more accessible10 February 2022
Student volunteers at the GCU Law Clinic have been learning British Sign Language (BSL) since moving to online learning, as a way to make their services more accessible to the public.
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Work of Digital Design student featured on new social enterprise support platform 10 February 2022
A GCU student has created branding for an innovative social enterprise platform - after impressing clients as part of a design module.
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Sandra Sobok International Day of Women and Girls in Science (STEM)08 February 2022
GCU is joining in on the celebrations for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (STEM), giving us the opportunity to recognise our great students and the role they play in science and technology.
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