14 October 2020
NHS urged not to spend money on expensive incontinence devices
An international team of experts, led by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), has found no evidence that expensive biofeedback devices used in the treatment of urinary incontinence in women make any difference.
14 October 2020
University can continue to help change lives thanks to Santander
A university scheme that has allowed a graduate to transform his business into a production line for essential PPE in Uganda has been given an additional boost.
13 October 2020
The future is now for climate finance
Globally influential figures will put their heads together at a Glasgow Caledonian University event in a bid to identify how the lives of the poorest and vulnerable, who are disproportionately affected by climate change, can be made better.
11 October 2020
GCU cancer researcher wins prestigious grant for lifesaving work
GCU blood cancer scientist Dr Mark Williams has been awarded this year’s British Society for Haematology (BSH) Visiting Fellow Grant of £17,997 to continue his potentially lifesaving research into Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).
20 September 2020
Harry Potter psychology research proves public don’t need dumbed down
Words such as Muggle and Quidditch from Harry Potter fantasy novels have been used in an in-depth eye movement psychological study to find out how people react to unfamiliar language.
09 September 2020
THE names GCU among UK universities best placed to meet pandemic challenges
GCU has been recognised by Times Higher Education as one of the eight UK institutions best positioned to meet the challenges thrown up by the COVID-19 pandemic.
07 September 2020
GCU among UK’s best in Guardian University Guide
Two subject areas at GCU have been listed in the top 10 in the UK and first in Scotland in this year's Guardian University Guide 2021.
07 September 2020
GCU leads Scottish arm of major UK-wide COVID-19 immunity study
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Professor Lesley Price is co-ordinating the Scottish arm of the UK-wide SIREN study, in partnership with Public Health Scotland, and working closely with NHS Research Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office.
24 August 2020
Sexual health research highlights new ways of engaging women of colour at risk of HIV
Research carried out by sexual health expert Professor Claudia Estcourt, US research student Sarah Nakasone and colleagues has found that much more needs to be done to ensure women of colour at risk of HIV have access to PrEP (pre-exposure
18 August 2020
Mobility-based programme gets green light
Glasgow Caledonian’s bid to jointly host a climate-themed Master’s programme with some of Europe’s top universities has been successful.
12 August 2020
Study hails Jacinda Ardern’s use of Facebook Live during pandemic
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's warm and informal use of Facebook Live has helped convey vital COVID-19 messages in a clear and relatable way, according to a new academic study.
02 August 2020
Nursing lecturer goes that extra mile to help students in Bangladesh through COVID-19 hardship
Bighearted nursing lecturer Dr Gordon Hill got on his marks to raise £500 by running 70km to support student nurses at Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing in Bangladesh and reached the finish line with almost three times his original target.