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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Student sets personal goal to walk 300&,comma,000 steps throughout September12 October 2020
A Social Sciences student has set herself the goal of walking 300,000 steps throughout the month of September – finishing with a total of 345,799 steps!
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Researchers hope super algae will combat superbugs09 October 2020
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University have discovered a unique type of algae that could help reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance being spread through rural waterways and the wider environment.
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Student spreads positive message in a viral TikTok video01 October 2020
Millions of TikTok users have responded to a GCU student’s video where she makes a light-hearted joke of her enhanced student ID photo.
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GCU students thread pathway to success through Harris Tweed project01 October 2020
GCU students have teamed up with one of Scotland’s most famous brands to help launch a range of impressive merchandise.
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PhD student launches successful sexual health initiative for Arabic speaking women30 September 2020
A PhD student at GCU has created an online initiative which focuses on teaching Arabic women about sexual health knowledge.
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Physio student hits the road for Diabetes charity25 September 2020
A GCU Student has been pounding the pavements between July and September to raise money for Diabetes UK.
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GCU students collaborate on virtual racing series23 September 2020
A team of students have come together to host a virtual racing series - a live gaming race event which involved six other Scottish universities.
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Students recreate magic of Jason and the Argonauts for national exhibition23 September 2020
Students at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) have sent iconic characters from Jason and the Argonauts on a sightseeing tour of Scotland in a short animation film that pays tribute to their legendary creator.
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Harry Potter psychology research proves public don’t need dumbed down21 September 2020
Words such as Muggle and Quidditch from Harry Potter fantasy novels have been used in an in-depth eye movement psychological study to find out how people react to unfamiliar language.
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GCU climbs 21 places in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide18 September 2020
Glasgow Caledonian University has climbed 21 places in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021, moving from 96th to 75th out of 131 universities in the UK.
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