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!

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.