Student news
Our student newsroom keeps you up to date with the latest student news, events, campaigns and activities at GCU.
Got a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing studentcomms@gcu.ac.uk.
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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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University improves top 50 UK position in 2025 Times rankings20 September 2024
Glasgow Caledonian University has made another impressive leap in the higher education rankings, breaking further into the prestigious top 50 of the 2025 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
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Finley’s medal finish at Skills Olympics17 September 2024
Finley Graham, a student from Glasgow Caledonian University, has been awarded a Medallion for Excellence at the prestigious WorldSkills 2024 competition.
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Vietnam visit brings student out of comfort zone06 September 2024
An International Fashion Branding student has spent four weeks embracing Vietnamese culture thanks to an international programme.
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Glasgow Caledonian ranked UK’s top modern university03 September 2024
Glasgow Caledonian has been named the UK’s Modern University of the Year in a top national ranking.
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Glasgow Caledonian students enjoy some of the best access to health services in the UK28 August 2024
The University has been ranked in the top 'Platinum tier' in a nationwide survey conducted by healthcare providers on behalf of online prescription service UK Meds.
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WorldSkills a prime example of incentivised learning, says academic22 August 2024
Digital Construction lecturer Michael McGuire sees the WorldSkills event, often referred to as the ‘Skills Olympics’, as a powerful blend of traditional teaching and modern incentives that drive students to excel.
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Taking strides to a Health Psychology Doctorate21 August 2024
A DPsych Health Psychology student has been reflecting on her experience at GCU while also acknowledging the important role exercise continues to play in her academic journey.
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Forensic Investigation student broadens her horizons thanks to amazing exchange opportunity in Finland20 August 2024
A GCU student has had the chance to broaden her horizons in a life-changing exchange programme in Finland.
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Friendship and fashion unite to create the perfect finish to GCU student’s degree19 August 2024
An immersive fashion experience organised by a recent GCU Graduate has brought together creatives from across Scotland to help raise awareness of climate change.
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