A GCU PHD student has received special recognition for her work focusing on the unmet needs of stroke survivors suffering from visual impairment.

GCU’s cheerleading team are collectively walking 860 miles to raise money for the running of their team and upcoming competitions this year.

A GCU student has received a much-needed confidence boost after combining his passion for writing with his desire to help others.

Students from the Cyber Security & Networking programme have teamed up to re-launch the Cyber Blog, after starting the blog in 2019 to help people stay safe online.

GCU Students’ Association’s Psychology Society is back once again – and better than ever.

A GCU student has had the opportunity to play at a sold out DJ performance, and even got the chance to open the gig for popular music production duo; Solardo.

A GCU student has shown her passion for fashion by helping introduce more than 1000 young people to the world of sustainable clothing.

GCU’s Paramedic Science programme brought some warmth to a chilly Glasgow Green last week with their very own Santa Dash.

Occupational Therapy students and staff have joined forces to help raise some festive funds for a local foodbank.

Here at GCU Student Life, we’re looking to showcase our diverse range of students with our brand new #JourneytoGCU campaign.  

A GCU student has admitted that he nearly hit the roof with excitement after finding out he’d won first prize in a prestigious writing competition.

Students from the Caledonian Islamic Students' Association have raised over £3000 for their international Charity Week fundraiser - an annual event which brings people together to raise money for children in need.

A GCU student has had his hard work recognised after winning the prize for Best Performance on his course module.

Kind hearted students from the Caledonian Islamic Students' Association have raised over £3000 for the international Charity Week fundraiser, an annual event which brings people together to raise money for children in need.

A GCU student was invited to be an official panellist at a virtual COP26 event which addressed sustainability goals in the fashion industry.

GCU students have been working on a campaign aimed at reforming laws around complainer anonymity in sexual offence cases as part of a course module.

A GCU student is celebrating after finally getting to tie the knot.

A GCU student has played her part at one of Scotland’s biggest ever events, while also gaining valuable experience towards her future career.

Here at GCU Student Life, we’re looking to showcase our diverse range of students with our brand new #JourneytoGCU campaign. 

It’s been one thing for our students being back on campus seeing classmates, but GCU’s Christian Union were thrilled to pack their bags for a trip to Gowanbank SU house in Darvel for the weekend.

A group of GCU students have joined forces to create their own newsletter - helping them keep students up to date, while also benefitting their personal career prospects.

A GCU student has become GCU’s first Grads In Games Ambassador and will use his role to help fellow students find a graduate job in the video game industry.

A GCU student made a sensational return to his former high school in the hope of inspiring a future generation of journalists.

A GCU student has been offered a job to work with GCU’s Alumni team - where she will work for the rest of her time at GCU.

GCU Law students have been showing their charitable side by fundraising for the Access To Justice Foundation - a legal charity which supports those who cannot afford legal representation.

A GCU student has taken his passion for Scottish football to another level after becoming the author of his very own book.

Here at GCU Student Life, we’re looking to showcase our diverse range of students with our brand new #JourneytoGCU campaign.  

A GCU student has used his passion for languages to help revitalise a GCU Students’ Association Society.

Students in the GCU Law Clinic have been testing their creative skills by producing COP26 related content for their blog and social media pages, such as videos and audio pieces.

A GCU student has explained how performing at this year’s GCU Freshers’ helped her tick off a personal objective in her singing career.

A GCU student has been provided with a retail space to sell her self-made environmentally friendly tote bags in a popular Glasgow shopping centre.

Students at GCU have been working in Scotland’s first university Cold Case Unit, which includes participation in a unique bi-annual international cold case analysis project.

Each year, Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to pay our respects to those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

A recent graduate’s essay, which was written during her third year at GCU, has featured on the front page of a national society’s magazine.

A GCU student’s efforts to bring to life one of Scotland’s forgotten gems has been recognised with a highly coveted award.

GCU recently hosted the COP26 Game Jam – a 48-hour challenge to develop a climate change based video game aimed at raising awareness of climate related issues.

A recent graduate has won a prestigious award after helping provide inspiration to an international music festival.

A group of Occupational Therapy students are getting the chance to present at a conference in Paris next year, after being involved in an innovative placement during lockdown.

GCU Students have teamed up with staff members to welcome an inspirational group of doctors to Glasgow, as part of COP26 beginning in the city.

A GCU engineering student has spoke about her role as Student Mentor and how she hopes to inspire and educate young people about STEM subjects.

Here at GCU Student Life, we’re looking to showcase our diverse range of students with our brand new #JourneytoGCU campaign.

Whether they walked, swam, cycled or ran – GCU’s Badminton Team smashed their 10K a day challenge to raise money to buy their first ever official kit.

A recent graduate has had the opportunity to take part in an international conference after being inspired by a placement she completed while studying at GCU.

A GCU student (and football fan) has had the exciting opportunity to volunteer with UEFA, and even got the chance to fly to Italy as part of his job! 

Forensic Investigation students had the chance to showcase their knowledge at a STEM workshop in Glasgow, aimed at teaching young people about science subjects. 

We’re bringing you directly into the world of GCU Student Life with our very own staff profiles.

We’re bringing you directly into the world of GCU Student Life with our very own staff profiles.

A GCU student is hoping her previous experience running a breastfeeding support group will provide her with the perfect formula in her new position with the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

A GCU student and up-and-coming DJ has made his debut act at a popular music festival this summer. 

A GCU Student has been given the opportunity to teach a module the University - having just finished his course at GCU!

We’re bringing you directly into the world of GCU Student Life with our very own staff profiles.

A GCU student has made use of free time during lockdown to help benefit her future career prospects.

We’re bringing you directly into the world of GCU Student Life with our very own staff profiles.

A GCU student has been accepted onto a prestigious scholarship programme, which aims to develop the leadership skills of those working in medical, nursing and allied health professions.

A GCU student is reflecting back on the benefits of a summer internship - which reunited her with an organisation that supported her at a young age and opened her eyes to the world of work.

A GCU student has taken part in the annual Kiltwalk for the first time, after being encouraged to get involved by her lecturers.

A GCU student is hoping to inspire other females while finding the route to success through an international driving competition.

An MEng Electrical Power Engineering student has been invited to showcase his research at a major sustainability focused exhibition in Dubai, as part of the Dubai Expo 2020.

A GCU student has received a prestigious industry award for her dissertation which focussed on Scottish women’s intake of folic acid

A GCU student is set to take part in a UK-wide initiative, which aims to develop future leaders within the world of healthcare.

GCU Students’ Association have managed to secure a National Lottery funding award of £6,400 in order to support a new mental health scheme.

A Radiotherapy and Oncology student is encouraging everyone at GCU to get fully vaccinated ahead of the new academic year.

GCU Radiotherapy and Oncology students have been embracing the outdoors to help raise funds for a cancer charity.

A Computing PhD student from GCU has been developing a video game prototype to help young people with disabilities engage with spiritual and religious communities.

Six GCU students recently joined forces to help young people learn about the benefits of fruit, vegetables and a healthy diet.

A GCU student has been rewarded for her dedication to climate justice – by being asked to lead a team of volunteers at this year’s COP 26 event taking place in Glasgow.

A Social Sciences student has successfully campaigned alongside the Scottish Youth Parliament to secure free music tuition for secondary schools. 

Occupational Therapy students at GCU have taken part in innovative training with a Scottish charity and are keen to encourage others to reap the rewards that they have benefitted from.

A GCU student had three reasons to celebrate this summer thanks to a hat-trick of graduations.

Occupational Therapy Undergraduate and Masters students have joined forces for a mixed cohort placement, providing them with the opportunity to support people over nine thousand miles away in Fiji.

A GCU student has reflected on her challenging academic journey, deciding to share her story in order to inspire others. 

Two GCU students are embarking on a once in a lifetime opportunity to help people on the other side of the world - thanks to an exciting virtual internship. 

A GCU student has successfully completed an employability workshop, after searching for an internship to get involved with over the summer.

An Adult Nursing student is preparing for the year ahead after taking on the role of President of the GCU Students’ Association’s Nursing Society.

A GCU student has taken his passion for an English football team to build an online following of just under 35,000 people – while also developing his practical learning skills from home.

A GCU student has received a prestigious student recognition award for his outstanding work on his course – after not even knowing he was nominated in the first place.

A nursing student has opened up on the personal trauma which inspired him to change his career outlook and study at GCU.

A GCU student has celebrated a successful step in their life, after graduating University and starting a job as a Research Assistant until the start of their Masters course in September. 

Newly appointed Vice President of GSBS Priscilla Otuagoma has now started her post as Full Time Officer, after being elected in the 2021 Student’s Association elections. 

A GCU student thanked his friends and family after raising funds for three years to undergo life-changing surgery as part of his gender transition

Preparations for the start of the 21/22 academic year are underway and we are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students back to our campus.

A GCU student recently picked up a prestigious award just days after receiving the news she’d achieved a First Class Honours degree.

A GCU student has ran 100 miles over the course of June in a bid to raise funds for a cancer charity.

Two GCU students (and good friends) have now completed their Undergraduate degrees after embarking on their academic journeys together – ending their studies with the prize for Best History Dissertation!

Sunday 18 July is Black Leaders Awareness Day and we’re shining a light on one of our own inspirational individuals here at GCU.

A GCU student is taking the leap into raising money for a cause close to her heart this September.

GCU Students' Association recently held their annual Teaching Awards – an event hosted to recognise GCU's outstanding learning and teaching staff.

Tabitha Nyariki has recently been elected as GCU Students’ Association Vice President for the School of Health and Life Sciences for the 21/22 academic year.

GCU Students' Association recently held their annual Teaching Awards – an event hosted to recognise GCU's outstanding learning and teaching staff.   

A GCU student’s work has been chosen by the United Nations as official ‘Best Practise’ for Sustainable Development Goals.

Adil Rahoo has recently been elected as GCU Students’ Association Student President for the year 21/22.

Newly appointed Vice President of SCEBE Olivia Hall has now started her post as Full Time Officer, after being elected in the 2021 Student’s Association elections.

GCU Students' Association recently held their annual Teaching Awards – an event designed to recognise GCU's outstanding learning and teaching staff.

Two District Nursing students have opened up on overcoming initial nerves to successfully deliver poster presentations at an online GCU event.

GCU Students' Association recently held their annual Teaching Awards – an event hosted to recognise GCU's outstanding learning and teaching staff. 

A GCU student has been showcasing his creative talents through his YouTube channel - sharing tutorials of his 3D animation and character designs. 

A Business Management student is set to graduate this summer, having previously dropped out ten weeks into his first year at University.

A GCU student has taken time to reflect on his inspirational academic journey after being granted a Studentship to pursue PhD study – despite being expelled from two high schools and leaving school with no formal qualifications.

A GCU student has been building an Instagram profile that’s paved the way to paid posts and a future career in social media marketing.

PhD lecturer Michael Roy was awarded for the paramount support he provided to students - at this year’s Students’ Association Teaching Awards.

GCU has recently held the annual Teaching Awards – an event hosted by the Students’ Association each year to recognize our outstanding learning and teaching staff.

A PhD student at GCU has received an impressive number of scholarships throughout his academic journey, and has now been awarded a scholarship to study at an American University.

GCU is celebrating our excellent students as part of International Women In Engineering Day, an annual event which takes place on the 23rd of June each year.

A student has spoken of her delight at being part of a collaboration focusing on prediabetes with a Swedish University.

A group of GCU students have had the opportunity to play a key role in the creation of the largest food factory in Europe.

GCU Digital Design (Graphic) students got the opportunity to showcase their creative talents to the BBC as part of a UX design module.

Sarah Forrester was awarded The Lindsay Leadership Award at this year’s GCU Students’ Association STAR Award event

A Paramedic Science student has been commended for playing a key role in helping to restart a society at GCU.

Students at GCU are set to work on a brand new Cold Case Unit based in the University, aimed at investigating and reviewing unsolved missing person cases in Scotland.

A GCU student has successfully made it to the final of a national academic writing competition with her impressive essay submission.

Two GCU students have joined forces to help inform secondary school pupils about the wonderful world of food science.

The award for Best New Society was presented to the GCU Events Society, who have been creating and hosting a series of events despite the limits of the COVID-19 pandemic.

GCU’s Occupational Therapy Society have picked up one of the top accolades at this year’s GCU Students’ Association STAR Awards.

A Radiotherapy and Oncology student is encouraging others to get into their community and make a difference as part of National Volunteers’ Week 2021.

GCU Dietetics Society have been commended by GCU Students’ Association for their work in creating an e-cookbook focusing on sustainable recipe ideas.

An Occupational Therapy student has had the opportunity to present her Honours Project to an international audience – after being inspired by her time on placement.

GCU Student’s Association recently held their annual STAR Awards – with 16 winners declared on a night of celebrating student success.

A final year Digital Design student created a winning logo design as part of a University workshop hosted by ScotHELD; a Scottish Higher Education learning development company.

A Media and Communications student has been awarded Second Prize for her submission into the UK PRME Writing Competition – a prestigious academic writing competition open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.

After another successful academic year of implementing new polices on campus and bringing The University’s LGBT+ community together, GCU’s LGBT Group have been crowned Liberation and Representation Group Of The Year at the annual GCU Students’ Association Star Awards.

A GCU student has been given recognition for the work he has carried out for over two years as The Students’ Association’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Officer.

A GCU student has been recognised for going above and beyond to promote the dietetics profession.

Second year student David Grimm is involved in the Social Work Student Connect group, who are hosting an event this summer which aims to bring together individuals from all over the world and recognise their achievements during the pandemic.

A Business Management student has been recognised for her work in supporting others at the GCU Students’ Association’s STAR Awards.

A GCU student is giving women across the world the opportunity to have their voices heard through her paintings.

GCU students had the opportunity to test their industry knowledge during ConstructED; a three-day programme designed to replicate a real life construction project.

GCU students had the opportunity to test their organisational skills by creating a tourist travelling experience to the Celtic Connections Festival – a traditional music festival which takes place each year.

A GCU Nursing student is keen to raise awareness within her profession of the dangers of climate change and benefits of sustainability.

An international student is reflecting on her incredible 18-year academic journey, which saw her progress from an HNC in Health Care to a PHD at GCU’s School of Health and Life Sciences.

A GCU student has teamed up with her mum to launch her very own sustainable fashion brand - after taking inspiration from two of her University modules.

A PhD student was given the opportunity to speak at a global conference about his research – an event attended by viewers from more than 55 different countries.

GCU Student’s Association recently held their annual STAR Awards – with 16 winners declared on a night of celebrating student success.

A GCU PHD student has opened up on his successful educational journey, which saw him travel over 5000 miles from South-East Asia to study in Glasgow.

GCU Student’s Association recently held their annual STAR Awards – with 16 winners declared on a night of celebrating student success.

A final year GCU student has secured a summer internship through a charity and hopes it will act as the catalyst for a successful future career.

A team of students have put a fresh twist on ‘virtual nights in’ with an evening of cocktail making - raising over £200 for The Simon Community in Glasgow.

A Paramedic Science student is celebrating after finally getting his hands on the GCU Common Good Award.

Students and staff from Human Nutrition and Dietetics are coming together to encourage the GCU community to get active as part of On Your Feet Britain.

A GCU student has been nominated for a national award in recognition of her voluntary work in her local community.

A group of GCU students have showcased musical and comedy talent to an international audience – all while raising over £300 for charity.

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.

Two GCU students have been awarded the Carnegie Vacation Scholarship – a financial grant which allows students to pursue a research project.

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.

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.

A GCU student has finally been able to hug her mum after a year of turmoil due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A student has opened up on her decision to return to University - after dropping out due to mental health difficulties seven years ago.

Social Work students have found inspiration in a brand new module to raise more than £500 for a national voluntary organisation.

A GCU student was delighted to receive a letter from Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon - after getting in touch to share her thoughts on the importance of young people's mental health.

A team of Social Sciences students have been working on a research based placement - as part of a module which investigates deprived areas in Scotland and how to eradicate the misconceptions behind it.

GCU Student’s Association Student President, Susan Docherty, had no hesitations when registering for Scotland’s Virtual Kiltwalk to raise money for the Common Good Campaign.

A GCU student is developing a cyber-security awareness website as part of his Honours Project, which is set to be shared by the University once it has been submitted.

A GCU student has opened up on her experience of being involved in a prestigious conference and how her University journey has inspired her to follow a career in research.

Students and staff are being encouraged to look out their pots and pans thanks to GCU’s Dietetics Society providing us with their very own collection of tasty recipes.

GCU’s MSc International Tourism and Events Management programme has found itself at the heart of a week-long event, bringing students together from around the world.

The new GCU Built Environment Society have started their own podcast series - featuring discussions with industry professionals and recent graduates.

A year of restrictions and social distancing hasn’t stopped GCU’s Dance Society from coming together to host virtual fundraisers and keep the team spirit thriving.

A group of GCU students have come together to host a unique virtual event - giving musicians in Scotland a chance to perform and showcase their talents in front of a live audience.

A GCU student has opened up on her experience of playing rugby and wants to inspire other females to get involved as part of International Women’s Day.

Whilst studying at University, students have the opportunity to represent the needs of students in their course in the form of Class and Department Representatives.

As the University of the Common Good, one of GCU’s key missions is to make a positive difference to our local communities.

GCU Students’ Association’s Occupational Therapy (OT) Society are bringing some much needed positivity to 2021.

A GCU student has been nominated for a prestigious award for developing a project to help student stay safe online.

A GCU student has been given the opportunity to open up and inspire others to embrace their sexuality – whatever it may be.

A GCU student has successfully secured an internship with her local MP - in the hope it will help her pursue a career in politics in the future.

A direct entry student has opened up on being given a chance to rebuild his career at GCU, after the pandemic resulted in him losing the job he’d held for the past twelve years.

Whilst studying at university, students have the opportunity to represent the needs of students in their course in the form of Class and Department Representatives.

A GCU student and professional swimmer is set to make a splash at the upcoming Paralympic trials - after deferring his final year at university to focus on his training.

The cyber security expertise at Glasgow Caledonian University has been recognised ahead of Cyber Scotland Week.

A PhD student at GCU has gained the title of Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) – an accredited award which recognises teaching in Higher Education.

GCU is celebrating exemplary students and alumni for their outstanding work as part of this year’s International Women’s Day.

Whilst studying at University, students have the opportunity to represent the needs of students in their course in the form of Class and Department Representatives.

As the University of the Common Good, GCU’s mission is to make a positive difference to our local communities.

GCU Pharmacology students have been reflecting on their experience of being part of an online webinar with students from around the world.

An adult nursing student has had the chance to be part of history after playing a key role in the vaccine trials.

GCU engineering students have been tasked with a manufacturing design project, with the help of creative primary school pupils.

Whilst studying at university, students have the opportunity to represent the needs of students in their course in the form of Class and Department Representatives.

GCU recently held the annual Global Games Jam event, with this year’s activity taking place online due to the current pandemic.

A GCU student has raised more than £500 to help families and young people affected by the pandemic - after taking inspiration from her own childhood.

A GCU student has received special recognition after combining a childhood hobby with her passion for STEM.

A GCU student has helped host the annual Robert Burns Supper and Rumi event – an event which celebrates the work of the famous Scottish and Afghan poets whilst bringing the two cultures together.

Two fourth year Human Nutrition and Dietetics students have been given the opportunity to virtually present their very own final year projects.

A GCU Ethical Hacking student has impressed a large software company for using their skills to fix some significant errors found on their website.

A GCU student has opened up on her experience as part of a live industry project with one of Britain’s leading health and beauty retailers.

A GCU student is bringing his successful basketball programme across the Atlantic Ocean to help inspire a generation of children in the UK.

A team of Computer Games graduates have been awarded a £20,000 grant for their successful submission into a UK game funding competition.

A GCU student has taken inspiration from his childhood and creative spark to help form his very own candle and wax melt making business.

The Caledonian Islamic Society Association (CISA) have recently taken part in Charity Week; an international unity project that brings people together across the world to fundraise for orphans and children worldwide.

GCU’s Netball Team have teamed up to support Launch – a charity tackling food surplus and helping to feed kids in Glasgow.

A virtual placement has led to a GCU student providing the key ingredients for both personal and business development.

A GCU student’s coursework has been featured by a national society and has provided her with the inspiration for a potential future career in research.

The GCU Ethical and Environmental Group have created a daily step challenge, encouraging students to get more active whilst studying at home.

Second year DPsych Sport and Exercise Psychology student Sarah Findlay opens up on her ground-breaking study into the wellbeing of transplant athletes - touching on everything from the support of her lecturer through to the challenges of conducting interviews during a pandemic.

A GCU student is putting her time at home to good use by teaming up with her kids to raise funds for a cancer charity.

A GCU student is taking part in a 10,000 step challenge throughout November in order to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

A GCU student has written an article in support of Remembrance Day, which has now been published online by the National Trust for Scotland!

A Computer Games student has been offered a full time job by a major digital entertainment company, which he will now balance alongside his studies during his final year at GCU.

Audio Technology students at GCU were invited to engage in an industry talk with an audio perception expert from Facebook Reality Labs.

Digital Design students have been working with local social enterprise groups to help tackle the effects of COVID-19.

Three GCU students swapped their annual sub-crawl social event for a kayak trip raise money for My Name’5 Doddie – a foundation setup by ex-rugby player Doddie Weir to improve the lives of those affected by Motor Neuron Disease.

Fourth year student and vice president of GCU Students’ Association’s Occupational Therapy Society, Nora Dempsey discusses the planning and delivery of GCU’s Allied Health Professional (AHPs) Day event - which saw students from across the globe brought together to discuss the profession and get to know each other.

A Microbiology student has been commended by a national society for impressive coursework during her third year at GCU.

A Construction Management student has impressed lecturers with her Honours dissertation – so much so that it has now been published!

A GCU student has spent six months creating a giant poppy cascade which will be used to raise funds for Poppy Scotland.

GCU are celebrating our hard working engineering students as part of “This Is Engineering” day on the 4th of November: a campaign launched by the Royal Academy of Engineering to help raise awareness and inspire future generations of engineers.

Lasagna? Pizza? Fish and Chips? Grasshoppers? Whatever you’re fancying for dinner tonight, the latter option probably won’t be top of your list – but that’s exactly what’s on the menu for one GCU student.

Third year Human Nutrition and Dietetics student Elaine Penman was recently appointed to the student role within the West of Scotland Branch of the British Dietetic Association. Elaine will be joining fourth year student Joanna Taylor, who has been involved in the committee for the last two years as an ordinary member.

A GCU student is claiming there’s more to the mo’ this month – by raising funds by climbing, walking and kayaking the distance of one Munro a week.

Jemma Byrne, part of the first cohort of GCU students to complete the DPsych Health Psychology programme, speaks here about her time at University, receiving positive feedback on placement and future plans.

A GCU student has taken part in a UK-wide virtual placement and is keen to inform others about the benefits of online learning.

A GCU Multimedia Journalism student has been featured in the Public Interest News List – a list which recognises journalists around the UK for their outstanding work in local news.

Second year care experienced Social Work student Stephanie Craig opens up about her battle with mental health and how she’s looking ahead to a positive future after being involved with a suicide awareness advert, ITV News and work with Police Scotland.

An Orthoptics student has turned her eye to designing t-shirts and tote bags after combining her passion for yoga and art during the pandemic.

A team of Computer Games students have recently taken part in a 48-hour virtual game jam competition, where they placed first for their mobile game entry!

A group of Business Management students have teamed up to create a brand new society for 2020 – GCU Student Consultancy!

Students from GCU’s Boxing club made the most of their time at home, raising money for charities and keeping the team spirit alive through virtual challenges

A GCU student has been drawing comparisons to a 102 year old thanks to a feature piece from The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

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!

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.

GCU students have teamed up with one of Scotland’s most famous brands to help launch a range of impressive merchandise.

A PhD student at GCU has created an online initiative which focuses on teaching Arabic women about sexual health knowledge.

A GCU Student has been pounding the pavements between July and September to raise money for Diabetes UK.

A team of students have come together to host a virtual racing series - a live gaming race event which involved six other Scottish universities.

GCU law students have teamed up to create a student-led podcast, including discussions from experts in the legal profession.

A GCU PhD student has designed and developed a 360-degree virtual campus tour video as part of GCU’s open days.

GCU’s very own comedian Chrissy Ross is gearing up for a hometown show in 2021 – which will lead to him releasing his first DVD.

A GCU student is raising money for Maggie’s cancer charity by running 50 miles during the month of August.

A GCU student has landed a job with a semi-professional football team - giving him the opportunity to gain some experience before heading into the world of work.

Physiotherapy students and staff have come together as part of “Active August” to help encourage everyone to get outside and improve mental health.

A PhD student has been balancing his research alongside producing his own music - and has even released his very first single.

Two Podiatry students have capped their time off at GCU with recognition from staff and students at an online prize giving.

A group of GCU Students are set to take part in a competition to walk, run or cycle as far as possible to raise money for a Glasgow-based charity.

A GCU student is attracting media attention after appearing on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss the launch of her new online community group that supports those effected by dementia.

Final year GCU students have been recognised for their frontline efforts – with a graduation put on by staff at the RAH Hospital.

Two sisters from Kenya share such a bond that they followed each other across the world to study together at GCU!

A GCU student has shown she has all the right ingredients to succeed in the world of work after receiving double recognition from her programme.

Third year Radiotherapy and Oncology students and staff have come together to raise awareness of a cancer charity.

A GCU student is celebrating double success after scooping a top prize at last month’s STAR Awards as well as being part of the winning team at industry leading Hackathon.

GCU Students’ Association’s Emergency Care Society have been providing students with the theory and fun side of university from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Susan Docherty was recently elected as Student President after taking on the role of Vice President (SCEBE) last year with GCU Students’ Association.

A GCU student has been named as one of the “Top 20 Outstanding Black Men in Canada” for his work in helping young people develop on and off the basketball court.

A team of GCU students have won a computer game designing competition hosted by a major game production company.

GCU Student’s Association has recently held their annual STAR Awards – with 14 winners declared on a night of celebrating student success!

Zoe Nicholson was recently elected as Vice President (SCEBE) and started her role with GCU Students’ Association at the beginning of June.

Adil Rahoo was recently elected as Vice President (GSBS) and started his role with GCU Students’ Association at the beginning of June.

A GCU student has been involved in making over 30,000 items of PPE for frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

GCU student has teamed up with his friends to take part in a 1014-mile cycle in aid of Breast Cancer UK.

A group of GCU students teamed up during their time in lockdown to produce a three-minute film depicting a love story during a time of extraordinary circumstances.

The GCU Nursing Society is celebrating after double success at this year’s STAR Awards.

GCU has held its sixth 3 Minute Thesis competition – a challenge which invites post-graduate research students to present their work to a non-specialist audience.

The GCU Student’s Association recently held their annual STAR Awards, celebrating the success of students and societies in 14 different award categories.

GCU Student’s Association has recently held their annual STAR Awards – with 14 winners declared on a night of celebrating student success!

GCU Student’s Association recently held their annual STAR Awards – with 14 winners declared on a night of celebrating student success!

Tabitha Nyariki was recently elected as Vice President (SHLS) and started her role with GCU Students’ Association at the beginning of June.

The Edit’s Callum McQuade has been reflecting on winning Best Article at this year’s STAR Awards, while also encouraging other students to get involved in extracurricular activities at GCU.

The EDIT’s Abbie Meehan has been reflecting on her STAR Award success, while also looking ahead to what the future has in store for the magazine.

A GCU student is helping support others through a collaborative project and their role as a student mentor.

A GCU PhD student has been recently awarded Best Presenter at an internationally recognised electronics symposium.

A GCU student is on track to complete the Common Good Award and is keen for others to get some well-deserved recognition.

A GCU student has been shortlisted for a national award just months after being accepted on to a prestigious scholarship.

GCU's Athletics Team came fifth place in a stay-at-home relay event organised by Glasgow University.

GCU’s Physiotherapy Society is keeping the community spirit alive through involving all year groups in Microsoft Teams revision sessions.

A GCU nursing student has been using her artistic talent to create digital art to support the Black Lives Matter movement, as a way of spreading positivity and awareness.

A GCU student is making a positive impact during the coronavirus pandemic by supporting frontline workers with free PPE protection.

Two final year GCU students have been reflecting back on their journey with the Social Work Society and their hope for its development in the future.

A staff member has been recognised by students for the second year running, thanks to her work with GCU’s care-experienced community.

Human Nutrition and Dietetics students are asking the GCU community to get involved in providing recipes for a free online cookbook.

A GCU student is raising money to honour a friend who lost his battle to cancer, while simultaneously helping children on the other side of the world.

GCU’s Nigerian Students’ Society has been helping to support those isolated by the coronavirus lockdown.

GCU has recently held their annual European Project Semester, where they welcomed their first ever non-EU student to take part.

A GCU student is helping protect frontline workers by hand-making “ear savers” to help stop irritation from face masks.

A team of students have raised money for a national female support group as part of their university module – raising over £1000 for their chosen organisation!

A team of students decided to campaign for a national female support charity as part of their university module – resulting in over £500 being raised overall!

Occupational therapy students and staff are set to come together through a new initiative aimed at bringing a sense of community, while working from home.

A GCU student is helping support the most vulnerable in a rural Ayrshire village.

A GCU student has been accepted for a prestigious national scholarship – giving her the opportunity to build research skills for a career in podiatry.

A GCU Masters student and NHS worker has been self-isolating at home after being identified as “high risk”.

A GCU student has raised £360 for charity and is also set to offer therapy support to frontline workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

A GCU Masters student has been given the opportunity to speak at an international summit which focuses on supporting women in business.

A GCU student has combined inspiration from a presentation and TV programme to help raise £300 for charity through making face masks.

A GCU student has been accepted onto a studentship to fund a research project during their undergraduate degree.

A GCU PhD student has been recently awarded with the Water Science Bursary: a competitive grant given to researchers that engage with the study of chemical and water sciences.

A GCU student more than tripled her weekly working hours as a pharmacy dispenser to support the fight against coronavirus.

A GCU Masters student is getting career defining experience as a healthcare support worker on a coronavirus hospital ward.

A GCU student has been recently offered a job position with an acclaimed information and analytics business which focuses on life science and health.

A GCU student has been awarded first prize in a prestigious writing competition, aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students.

A GCU student has been balancing her studies while supporting patients at a brain injury rehabilitation centre as a ward helper.

A GCU Masters student has got involved in the frontline fight against coronavirus – after his Gran was left housebound due to lockdown.

GCU’s Occupational Therapy (OT) Society have raised more than £1,000 to help those less fortunate – with the impact being felt from Glasgow all the way to Canada.

A GCU student has been playing a key role in supporting her local community during lockdown.

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.

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.

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.

A team of GCU researchers, including PhD students, successfully placed 2nd place at a recent hackathon event in the last week.

A PHD student has taken inspiration from his mum and sister to help coordinate a 40 strong volunteer team in the battle against coronavirus.

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”.

A GCU student has been doing his bit during lockdown to help lift spirits across social media.

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.

GCU’s Nursing Society is helping students stay on track with their studies, while also focusing on mental and physical wellbeing during lockdown.

A group of International Business students are raising money for Glasgow Women’s Aid – a charity supporting those effected by domestic abuse.

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.

A team of GCU students have successfully made it to the final of a global competition organised by the Chartered Institute of Building – the only University in the UK to do so!

A GCU student has offered free IT and website services until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

A GCU student has went viral after posting a fitness programme online for those who want to keep fit during the isolation period.

Two brothers are helping guide each other through university - while also chasing their dream of competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

A GCU student has been balancing her coursework alongside being a carer and mother during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Two students have teamed up with a GCU member of staff to help support the vulnerable in their community during the coronavirus pandemic.

A group of GCU students have come together to celebrate the hard work of one of their lecturers - as a thank you for always going above and beyond to help the students

A GCU student is set to put on a number of free comedy gigs when the coronavirus crisis comes to an end.

A former Scottish Judo Champion is now playing rugby on the world stage – after getting her first taste of the sport here at GCU.

GCU students have been asking their children to draw what they think that they do while at university – with some funny results!

A GCU student is in the running for double dissertation success and hopes it could be the initial step in a longer career plan.

A GCU Physiotherapy student has received a double dose of recognition for his career journey and willingness to help others.

A Social Sciences student has created an online blog addressing taboo social topics - in the hope to allow others to express their views and feel comfortable doing so.

GCU students have been showcasing their projects to primary school pupils in the hopes to introduce them to their fields of study.

A GCU student’s experience on placement in Glasgow has led to her winning a regional award – after she helped bring a community closer together on the other side of the world.

A GCU student has been running her own online blog focusing on the misconceptions of autism by sharing her own experiences and stories.

A team of GCU students have recently won the Scottish Annual CIOB Student Challenge - an annual competition run by the Chartered Institute of Building.

A GCU student has recently become the project co-ordinator for Afghan United - a support group which brings together woman from Afghan communities and ethnic minority groups in Glasgow.

A group of International Event Management students are set to host a Charity Banquet for up to 150 people at a top Glasgow venue – raising money for an epilepsy charity in the process.

A GCU Alumnus has returned to The University to give an inspiring talk to students studying Forensic Investigation.

A GCU student is hoping his work helping vulnerable children across the world will inspire other students at the University.

A GCU student was presented with a prestigious industry award this week at the Scottish parliament – recognising her outstanding performance in the Civil Engineering sector.

GCU’s Nursing Society has returned after a year hiatus – providing nursing students with additional support as well as kitting them out in their stylish new fleeces!

GCU Social Sciences students have come together to produce a programme Newsletter -an online publication designed to showcase the achievements and activities of students and staff on the course.

A group of GCU students have come together to start their own student-led online magazine.

A group of GCU students took part in a finance and investment interactive simulation this week - giving them a unique taste of life working within the sector.

A GCU student could be set to represent the university at a national awards ceremony.

GCU is set to host a prestigious national comedy event giving students the opportunity to sample the finest up-and-coming Scottish talent.

GCU staff and students have come together to form The University’s first brass band.

GCU’s Physiotherapy Society recently held a Charity Ball, bringing students and lecturers together to raise money for an amputee charity.

GCU students are coming together to encourage others to help address the climate emergency and provide a space for like-minded individuals to share their hopes for the future.

A group of GCU students had the chance to put their investigative skills to the test at a realistic crime scene event last Friday.

A GCU student has been selected as one of just 50 students from across the UK to take part in an initiative aiming to identify healthcare leaders of the future.

A Forensic Investigation student is one of the first in his programme to work towards the GCU Common Good Award.

Human Nutrition and Dietetics students are set to treat GCU with a feast of information at a sell-out event next week.

GCU played host to the Scottish strand of the world’s biggest games-creation event this past weekend – bringing staff, students and game developers together for the 11th year running.

A GCU student has had a poem published in a leading academic’s book after being inspired by a local drama group which helped turn her life around.

Two GCU students are set to take part in a charity swimming event – which will see them both complete 200 consecutive lengths.

GCU’s award-winning Caledonian Club invited students from secondary schools around Glasgow to take part in a subject sample activity day on campus last week.

A GCU student is starting the year off in style – by selling out a comedy show taking place on campus!

A PhD student from GCU has received a “Straight Pass” for her PhD thesis – the highest award given for a thesis meaning that it required no corrections or alterations!

A group of GCU students attended a prestigious gala dinner in November in recognition of their academic performance and contribution to their degree programme.

Two GCU students have been celebrating success after finishing second at a national rowing event.

Kind-hearted students have been helping to spread some Christmas cheer by collecting warm clothing for two Glasgow charities.

A group of GCU female Computing students have been taking part in the STEMAspire programme - designed to support female students in STEM related subjects through education and into employment.

Students should take note of The University’s varied opening times throughout the Christmas break.

Two award-winning journalism students hope their recent success will help encourage others to consider taking on their own project while studying at GCU.

Students from the Cyber Security & Networking programme have teamed up to re-launch the Cyber Blog, after starting the blog in 2019 to help people stay safe online.