11 September 2018
Researchers discover patients with healthcare associated infections (HAIs) feel “dirty” or “like a leper” after diagnosis
Many patients with healthcare associated infections (HAIs) reported feeling “like a leper”, “having the plague” or “dirty” after being diagnosed, according to a major new review carried out by researchers at the
10 September 2018
Baroness Thornton delivers the 2018 John Pearce Memorial Lecture
Baroness Glenys Thornton outlined how social enterprise can have a positive impact on people’s lives at the annual John Pearce Memorial Lecture at Glasgow Caledonian University.
09 September 2018
Academic accolade beckons for life-changing research
One of our researchers is up for an academic Oscar following his work to develop a tracking device for people with dementia.
04 September 2018
Urban and economic growth bring mixed health dividends
Economic growth is benefitting the wealthy and increasing the gap in health equality, according to new cross-European research.
23 August 2018
GCU hosts global experts ahead of Social Enterprise World Forum
Glasgow Caledonian University will host an academic symposium for the world’s leading social business experts ahead of the Social Enterprise World Forum 2018.
13 August 2018
Brexit could spell the end of cut-price holidays
Professor John Lennon, Director of the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism at Glasgow Caledonian University, has warned the days of cheap travel insurance could also be over as travellers will need cover for flight delays and medical repatriation
06 August 2018
Football used as scapegoat for domestic violence
An in-depth study from researchers at GCU finds that using football as an excuse for domestic abuse can trivialise the issue.
26 July 2018
New study to test if Hepatitis C could be eliminated
A new research study will test whether treating people for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) could help to eliminate the virus. The initiative is being announced on the eve of World Hepatitis Day, Saturday July 28 2018.
02 July 2018
Goal of 'no poverty' in UK a remote possibility without urgent action
Demand for foodbanks and crisis funds will continue to rise as the UK Government shows a disregard for the realities of poverty, according to a new report which tracks the country’s progress towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable
19 June 2018
Call for further research into Hepatitis E infection
Leading scientists have outlined the challenges facing the food industry after pork, shellfish and soft fruits were implicated in a rise in Hepatitis E infection.
14 June 2018
First Minister bowled over by community science event
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was bowled over by a community science event organised by Glasgow Caledonian University.
12 June 2018
Insect burgers create buzz around GCU Community Science Day
Insect burgers could fly onto British menus as an alternative to beef, chicken and pork as the western world searches for new sources of protein, according to food security experts.