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 launches world’s largest study into impact of physical activity on COVID-19 immunity30 April 2020
Leading physical activity researchers, respiratory experts, and sport and exercise psychologists at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) have launched the world’s largest study to find out for certain if physical activity can boost COVID-19 immunity.
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University saddened by passing of Dr Denis Goldberg30 April 2020
The University is deeply saddened to hear that Dr Denis Goldberg, a renowned anti-apartheid veteran and honorary graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), has died.
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Student helps all ages across Inverclyde29 April 2020
A GCU student has been playing a key role in supporting her local community during lockdown.
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Social Work student shows caring side during coronavirus pandemic28 April 2020
A GCU student is helping some of the most vulnerable in society by working 60 hours a week in her role as a care assistant.
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University receives major Scottish Government research grant to tackle coronavirus impact28 April 2020
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is delighted to announce that the Scottish Government has awarded the University £136,290 to fund three vital research projects to tackle the coronavirus and its impact.
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Kind-hearted student donates gift bags to local pensioner home27 April 2020
A kind-hearted GCU student has made up and donated gift bags to her local pensioner home in the hopes of lifting the resident’s spirits.
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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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