Learning & Teaching
Innovative learning options
At Glasgow Caledonian University we believe in exploring new and beneficial learning and teaching methods and technologies. Innovations in this area include our cyberspace campus in Second Life and an on-site virtual hospital that helps train tomorrow’s nurses and midwives.
The new Department of Academic Quality and Development within the Directorate of Learning and Student Experience will meet the evolving needs of the Schools and the University in terms of quality enhancement & assurance, academic development and educational research & evaluation. These needs will be aligned to the effective implementation of the Strategy For Learning (Sfl) and achievement of the 2020 Strategic Goals, particularly that of Transforming Lives.
- Virtual Hospital
The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health’s virtual hospital contains an 18-bed ward, briefing and debriefing rooms, control room, nurses’ station and intensive care suite.
- Vision Centre
The GCU Vision Centre provides clinical training facilities for our Vision Science students, whilst staff provide the public with value for money optometry services, including contact lenses and specialist clinical services.