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

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

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

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.

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.