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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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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Students design a creative solution for university clients as part of five week module24 October 2025
Students from the Digital Design programme have completed a five week-module which involved working on a live brief with various university stakeholders.
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Media student starts work experience role with Student Communications Team23 October 2025
A Media and Communications student has recently begun his internal work experience within the Student Communications team at Glasgow Caledonian.
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Glasgow Caledonian University appoints new Vice-Chancellor21 October 2025
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Mairi Watson as its new Principal and Vice-Chancellor. She will start in her new role on February,1, 2026.
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Student follows passion for baking with successful custom cake business17 October 2025
An Optometry student has been reflecting on her successful cake and treat business, which caters for events and special occasions.
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HRH Princess Royal becomes Glasgow Caledonian University Patron13 October 2025
Glasgow Caledonian is delighted to announce that The Princess Royal Her Royal Highness has become its Patron.
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Applied Psychology student opens up on the role of a GCU Student Ambassador10 October 2025
A GCU student has given an insight into life as a Student Ambassador and how the role has benefitted him alongside his degree.
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