Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is the University for the Common Good. Our Mission draws on our rich history and founding purpose For the Common Weal as incorporated in our Coat of Arms. Our ambitious Vision is that, by 2030, Glasgow Caledonian University will be recognised as a world-leading university for social innovation.
Common Good Curriculum
At Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), our commitment to the Common Good underpins everything we do.
Mission: University for the Common Good Vision: Global reputation for delivering social benefit and impact through education, research and social innovation Values: Integrity, Creativity, Responsibility, Confidence
The Common Good is supported, recognised and embedded within all of our courses and the wider student experience. The learning experience at GCU will prepare our students to develop our four ‘Common Good Attributes’ and equip them to make a positive difference to the communities they will serve.
The Common Good Curriculum will support our students to achieve the GCU Common Good Attributes which are underpinned by GCU’s core values: Integrity, Creativity, Responsibility and Confidence. We place learner agency at the centre of all our Common Good Attributes as we believe our students have the capacity to set their own goals, reflect and effect positive change.
The Common Good Attributes
Our students will develop the attributes needed to make a positive difference in addition to achieving the knowledge, skills and values of their professional and disciplinary area.
We want to enable our students to develop new ideas and engage in activities that address societal challenges on a local, national or global scale.
We will provide opportunities for all students to develop these attributes further by participating in co and extra-curricular activities aligned to our Common Good mission. Some opportunities are tailored to students on particular courses; others are open to all students across the University.
Common Good Award
The Common Good Award is a skills and personal development award which aims to encourage, support and reward students who are engaged in co and extra-curricular activity aligned to the Common Good.
We aim to provide opportunities for all students to further develop Common Good Attributes by participating in co and extra-curricular activities aligned to our Common Good mission. Find out more.
