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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People who inject drugs show huge support for drug consumption rooms21 April 2020
The vast majority of people who inject drugs at greatest risk of drug-related harm in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland would be willing to use drug consumption rooms, according to a new study by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University.
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PhD student gets accepted onto prestigious research development programme in the US20 April 2020
A PhD student at GCU has been accepted onto an American university research programme, designed to support students expand on their chosen fields of research.
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Practising online mindfulness together can help families tackle stress of lockdown20 April 2020
Glasgow Caledonian University’s Ben Parkinson says online mindfulness resources that are helping stroke survivors and their families cope with anxiety and depression could help us all manage our stress during lockdown.
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OT Society provide online resources to help students adjust to life on the inside16 April 2020
GCU’s Occupational Therapy (OT) Society have been helping students adapt to life at home – with a specific focus on continued learning and mental health.
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Students raise money for those suffering from domestic abuse during lockdown16 April 2020
A group of International Business students are raising money for Glasgow Women’s Aid – a charity supporting those effected by domestic abuse.
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Student paramedics join NHS COVID-19 emergency13 April 2020
Students on Scotland’s only full-time undergraduate degree course in paramedic science started work with the Scottish Ambulance Service in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic this week.
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COVID-19 mental health impact survey launched09 April 2020
A team of scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University have launched a nationwide study to investigate the impact coronavirus measures are having on Scotland’s mental health.
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Dr Richard Brodsky&,comma, 1946-202009 April 2020
Dr Richard Brodsky, who became an Honorary Doctor of Laws of the University in 2018, passed away suddenly in New York on April 8 as a result of COVID-19.
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3D printers providing desperately needed protective equipment for health workers09 April 2020
Desperately needed protective equipment is making its way to the NHS thanks to Glasgow Caledonian University’s 3D-printing operation.
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No sibling rivalries for podiatry pair08 April 2020
Two brothers are helping guide each other through university - while also chasing their dream of competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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