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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GCU awarded prestigious Athena SWAN Institutional Silver Award10 May 2021
GCU has been awarded the prestigious Athena SWAN Institutional Silver Award in recognition of its commitment to promoting gender equality among students and staff.
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University Court welcomes new lay governor10 May 2021
GCU’s governing body, the University Court, has welcomed a new lay governor.
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From Nigeria to Scotland: The story of a GCU PHD student07 May 2021
An international student is reflecting on her incredible 18-year academic journey, which saw her progress from an HNC in Health Care to a PHD at GCU’s School of Health and Life Sciences.
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International Nurses Day: Providing a sustainable future07 May 2021
A GCU Nursing student is keen to raise awareness within her profession of the dangers of climate change and benefits of sustainability.
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PhD student shares research with over 55 countries at global conference06 May 2021
A PhD student was given the opportunity to speak at a global conference about his research – an event attended by viewers from more than 55 different countries.
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“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”: How one GCU student is stepping into the world of sustainable fashion06 May 2021
A GCU student has teamed up with her mum to launch her very own sustainable fashion brand - after taking inspiration from two of her University modules.
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Multimedia Journalism student is awarded “Best Article” for The Edit at recent STAR Awards05 May 2021
GCU Student’s Association recently held their annual STAR Awards – with 16 winners declared on a night of celebrating student success.
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Taking the heat out of Sri Lankan climate crisis04 May 2021
Glasgow Caledonian University researchers are to create a ‘heat map’ of Sri Lanka in a bid to help city planners curb the health impact of climate change on its population in urban areas.
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Myanmar PHD student prepared for future after GCU experience30 April 2021
A GCU PHD student has opened up on his successful educational journey, which saw him travel over 5000 miles from South-East Asia to study in Glasgow.
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Multimedia Journalism student is awarded Best Overall Contribution at the STAR Awards30 April 2021
GCU Student’s Association recently held their annual STAR Awards – with 16 winners declared on a night of celebrating student success.
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