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Addiction treatment decreases suicide risk among people with opioid dependence23 October 2024
Treating opioid use disorder significantly lowers the very high rate (eight times the general population) of suicide among people with opioid dependence, according to a study led by Glasgow Caledonian University.
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GCU recognised for world-leading nursing and rehabilitation expertise by the World Health Organization22 October 2024
Glasgow Caledonian University’s World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Public Health Education and Research has been re-designated in recognition of its breadth of world-leading expertise in rehabilitation and nursing.
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Powerful new film reveals the human cost of fast fashion18 October 2024
A powerful new film about the exploitation of garment workers in the UK fashion industry has been released to mark Anti-Slavery Day 2024.
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New PhD to shape climate-friendly financing for city development16 October 2024
Glasgow Caledonian University has launched a new PhD programme, in partnership with Glasgow City Council, aimed at creating fair and sustainable financial models for urban development.
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Researchers urge UK governments to tackle serious mental health illness and substance use10 October 2024
Researchers are urging UK governments to introduce expert clinicians across all health services to co-ordinate better treatment for people with serious mental health illness and substance use problems.
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New report shows how veterans' lives are being transformed through employment, training and qualifications04 October 2024
Glasgow Caledonian University produced an evaluation report on the effectiveness of Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company’s (SBMC) training programme, which is helping veterans transition to employment in civilian life.
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Reducing Hepatitis C reinfection among people who inject drugs03 October 2024
Researchers Dr David Whiteley and Professor Sharon Hutchinson will play key roles in a new project aimed at improving surveillance, diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis C reinfection for people who use drugs.
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Health researcher plays key role in launch of new quality standards for cardiac arrest survivors03 October 2024
Physiotherapy lecturer and researcher Dr Vicky Joshi joined the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) and Public Health Minister Jenni Minto at the Scottish Parliament to launch a new quality standard for cardiac arrest survivors.
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Glasgow Caledonian signs up to Student Minds' University Mental Health Charter25 September 2024
Glasgow Caledonian University is once again joining universities across the UK in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of both students and staff.
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Ministers attend launch of UK’s first integrated optometry and independent prescribing qualification at Glasgow Caledonian25 September 2024
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Decent welcomed two Scottish Government ministers to Glasgow Caledonian University to mark the launch of the UK's first integrated optometry and independent prescribing MOptom (IP) qualification.