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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Scottish Government endorses GCU social innovation bid19 April 2021
Glasgow Caledonian University is to join a million-euro partnership to promote social innovation in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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Novel approach to curbing emissions in India16 April 2021
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University are looking to help solve India's pollution problems – with a 3D-printed eco scooter.
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Social Sciences students awarded Carnegie Vacation Scholarship to fund research projects15 April 2021
Two GCU students have been awarded the Carnegie Vacation Scholarship – a financial grant which allows students to pursue a research project.
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Student gears up for virtual cycling opportunity15 April 2021
A second year Physiotherapy student has been selected to take part in a virtual cycling competition alongside the world’s best and could win her share of up to £5,000.
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Join us for our annual Research Celebration15 April 2021
The professor who has advised the Scottish Government through the coronavirus pandemic is to share his insights at Glasgow Caledonian University’s annual Research Celebration in May.
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Scottish stars join forces to support students hardest hit by COVID-1912 April 2021
Line of Duty actor Martin Compston and music legend Midge Ure are coming together for a special event to support students at Glasgow Caledonian University who have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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OT Society team up with Age Scotland for Virtual Kiltwalk09 April 2021
The Common Good is well and truly shining through GCU Students’ Association’s Occupational Therapy (OT) Society, who are doing their bit to benefit the world around them by raising over £700 for charity.
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Creative Digital Design student’s logo is chosen to represent Caledonian Creates07 April 2021
A GCU student’s animation has been chosen as the winner of this year’s Caledonian Creates logo competition – a challenge set each year to final year students studying Digital Design.
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Student reunited with her mum after a year of restrictions31 March 2021
A GCU student has finally been able to hug her mum after a year of turmoil due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Student returns to GCU to complete unfinished business25 March 2021
A student has opened up on her decision to return to University - after dropping out due to mental health difficulties seven years ago.
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