All students

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.

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Class representatives

Class Reps gather feedback from students on their programme and work with staff to enhance the learning experience for current and future students.

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Common 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

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Give 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.

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Liberation groups

Liberation Groups within the Students’ Association represent the views of LGBT+ students, BME students, women students and disabled students at GCU.

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Look After Your Mate

Workshops to encourage students to engage with their own mental health and well-being and develop skills to help support others.

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Magnusson 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.

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Nightline volunteers

Nightline volunteers provide a confidential, non-judgemental listening and information service to support fellow students.

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Saltire 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.

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Scottish 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.

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Sports clubs

Students can join a wide range of sports club and get involved in activities delivered by community groups.

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Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors help new international students settle in and make the transition to GCU.

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Student Leaders programme

The Student Leaders Programme supports GCU student volunteers to improve and develop their leadership skills.

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Student Mentors (Caledonian Club)

Student Mentors support Caledonian Club pupils during induction and throughout the academic year.

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Student 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.

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Student 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.

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Student Mentors (School Connect)

Student Mentors with School Connect support school pupils at key stages in their secondary school education.

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Student societies

Students can join a wide range of societies with a focus on the common good, such as fundraising for a local charity.

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University 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.

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Enactus GCU

Enactus GCU allows students to co-design and co-deliver entrepreneurial projects that empower people to make real, sustainable progress.

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PALS

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.

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Global 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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