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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University offers use of labs and sends COVID-19 testing equipment to help NHS response27 April 2020
Bioscientists from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) are pulling out all the stops to help the NHS fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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University pays tribute to Dr Lynn Faulds Wood27 April 2020
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr Lynn Faulds Wood, who became an Honorary Doctor of the University in 2004, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service placement provides new experience for GCU students24 April 2020
Two occupational therapy students have taken part in a new initiative with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) – helping open their minds to potential career options beyond university.
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GCU research team receives top prize for Corona Hackathon23 April 2020
A team of GCU researchers, including PhD students, successfully placed 2nd place at a recent hackathon event in the last week.
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GCU training equipment delivered to temporary COVID-19 hospital23 April 2020
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has delivered a host of medical equipment from its state-of-the-art training facility to the new NHS Louisa Jordan temporary hospital based in the Scottish Events Campus (SEC), Glasgow.
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From Govanhill to Australia: how the work of one GCU student is benefitting others22 April 2020
A PHD student has taken inspiration from his mum and sister to help coordinate a 40 strong volunteer team in the battle against coronavirus.
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Glasgow Caledonian University shines in world impact rankings22 April 2020
Glasgow Caledonian University’s dedication to the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has seen it named number one in Scotland for both promoting gender equality and economic growth – and second and third in the UK respectively – in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.
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Social Work student uses social media to thank and support others21 April 2020
A GCU student has been doing his bit during lockdown to help lift spirits across social media.
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University team wows judges at Corona Hack21 April 2020
The development of a prototype software system, designed to help doctors quickly identify the severity of COVID-19 in patients, led a team from Glasgow Caledonian University to second prize and future funding in a UK competition.
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Daughter of GCU student has “the best day of her life” when Scottish Minister responds to her letter21 April 2020
The daughter of a GCU student was left delighted when Scottish Minister Nicola Sturgeon responded to her hand written letter, describing it as “the best day of her life”.
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