Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:52:00 GMT
New research shows huge fall in new HIV infections after roll-out of PrEP in Scotland
A research study led by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Professor Claudia Estcourt has revealed a 20 per cent reduction in new HIV diagnosis in gay and bisexual men as a result of the implementation of the first PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:44:00 GMT
Cyber abuse research exposes new dark side of social media
A leading cyberpsychologist has warned Twitter users to be careful what they post online because a new study has found that Twitter users with dark sides to their personalities might victimise them.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:45:00 GMT
Doctoral student delivers sport psychology programme in India
An inspiring Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Doctoral student designed and delivered a sport psychology training programme for students at his alumnus university in India.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:39:00 GMT
Early career researchers win top poster awards
Two early career researchers from GCU's Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences have won top awards for their research posters by the British Pharmacological Society.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:01:00 GMT
Supporting the mental wellbeing of BAME and LGBTQ+ student communities
GCU’s Head of Physiotherapy and Paramedicine Dr Heather Gray and Mental Health Co-ordinator Rachel Simpson are leading a new project looking at ways to support BAME and LGBTQ+ student communities over the next six months.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:43:00 GMT
Lockdown mental health boost for young north-east swimmers
Psychology students have been giving young swimming athletes and their coaches in the north-east of Scotland a mental health boost during lockdown with a series of online workshops.
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:48:00 GMT
Nursing graduate wins top award against the odds
A mature nursing student who returned from maternity leave to help out on the COVID-19 frontline has won the Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Jessie Main award for overall highest academic achievement.
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT
International students to get lessons in Scottish culture
School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS) Associate Dean International Dr Karen Thomson has won funding to develop a fun new module to teach international students about Scottish culture.
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:05:00 GMT
Call for online sports coaching to continue after COVID-19
Researchers monitoring sports coaching habits during lockdown are calling for online training sessions to continue, even after the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end.
Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:28:00 GMT
COVID-19 impacts alcohol support services for older adults
A new study involving GCU researchers has shown that face-to-face alcohol treatment support is crucial for older adults.
Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:29:00 GMT
Digital revolution for people with sexually transmitted infections
World-renowned sexual health experts are behind a new NHS digital revolution for people with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) using a new automated online consultation giving patients 24-hour access to medical care.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:25:00 GMT
SHLS Senior Lecturer wins funding to develop revolutionary virtual reality lessons
Dr Sharron Blumenthal, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy and Interprofessional Education at Glasgow Caledonian University, is helping to revolutionise teaching methods in health after securing funding for a virtual reality (VA) lesson project.