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ALL.i.Es (All in for Equalities)
The ALLiEs network has been established to raise awareness and facilitate discussion around equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the University.
Learn moreClass representatives
Class Reps gather feedback from students on their programme and work with staff to enhance the learning experience for current and future students.
Learn moreCommon Good Society
The Common Good Society is a student-led group open to all levels of study and discipline. Involvement with the Common Good Society creates the opportunity to d
Learn moreGive It a Go
GCU's Students' Association's Give It a Go scheme is a series of introductory activities that any student can get involved in.
Learn moreLiberation groups
Liberation Groups within the Students’ Association represent the views of LGBT+ students, BME students, women students and disabled students at GCU.
Learn moreLook After Your Mate
Workshops to encourage students to engage with their own mental health and well-being and develop skills to help support others.
Learn moreMagnusson Awards
Magnusson Awards provide GCU students with the opportunity to fulfil their own potential whilst making a positive impact on the lives of others around the world.
Learn moreNightline volunteers
Nightline volunteers provide a confidential, non-judgemental listening and information service to support fellow students.
Learn moreSaltire Scholar programme
Apply for a Saltire Foundation Internship: help to create a more enterprising Scotland and connect with opportunities to learn from the best around the world.
Learn moreScottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit
SPIRU exists for the Common Good. It is an applied research unit that aims to make a positive difference in people’s lives by tackling poverty and inequality.
Learn moreSports clubs
Students can join a wide range of sports club and get involved in activities delivered by community groups.
Learn moreStudent Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors help new international students settle in and make the transition to GCU.
Learn moreStudent Leaders programme
The Student Leaders Programme supports GCU student volunteers to improve and develop their leadership skills.
Learn moreStudent Mentors (Advanced Higher Hub)
Student mentors support Advanced Higher Hub pupils during induction and throughout the academic year.
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Student Mentors support Advanced Higher Hub pupils during induction and throughout the academic year.
Learn moreStudent Mentors (College Connect)
Student Mentors with College Connect help to increase the confidence, skills and life-long learning aspirations of young people and help college students make the transition to GCU.
Learn moreStudent Mentors (Routes for All)
Student Mentors with Routes for All help to inspire, motivate and support senior school pupils to progress to college or university.
Learn moreStudent Mentors (School Connect)
Student Mentors with School Connect support school pupils at key stages in their secondary school education.
Learn moreStudent societies
Students can join a wide range of societies with a focus on the common good, such as fundraising for a local charity.
Learn moreUniversity Service Units
University Service Units encourage UK and British Commonwealth students to think about getting more out of their University experience and learn and develop personal skills.
Learn moreEnactus GCU
Enactus GCU allows students to co-design and co-deliver entrepreneurial projects that empower people to make real, sustainable progress.
Learn morePALS
PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Support) is a programme set up to allow new students to get advice and support from current higher-level students (Senior PALS) who have already experienced life at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Learn moreGlobal Buddies
The Global Buddies Programme aims to provide a friendly welcome for new international students, helping them to settle into life in Scotland.
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