Student news
Our student newsroom keeps you up to date with the latest student news, events, campaigns and activities at GCU.
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Creating new spiritual worlds for young disabled people25 August 2021
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University are looking to use the popular video game Minecraft to help young people with disabilities better engage with spiritual communities.
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Social Sciences student helps secure free music tuition as part of Scottish Youth Parliament campaign 19 August 2021
A Social Sciences student has successfully campaigned alongside the Scottish Youth Parliament to secure free music tuition for secondary schools.
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Three cheers for graduation17 August 2021
A GCU student had three reasons to celebrate this summer thanks to a hat-trick of graduations.
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GCU graduate hopes to inspire others after being told she wouldn’t amount to anything 13 August 2021
A GCU student has reflected on her challenging academic journey, deciding to share her story in order to inspire others.
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GCU students come together through innovative Fiji placement13 August 2021
Occupational Therapy Undergraduate and Masters students have joined forces for a mixed cohort placement, providing them with the opportunity to support people over nine thousand miles away in Fiji.
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Students show passion to help others has no borders 11 August 2021
Two GCU students are embarking on a once in a lifetime opportunity to help people on the other side of the world - thanks to an exciting virtual internship.
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Another fantastic year for widening participation programme09 August 2021
Glasgow Caledonian University’s Advanced Higher Hub is celebrating another year of fantastic results.
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New society president looks to the future - and reflects on the past05 August 2021
An Adult Nursing student is preparing for the year ahead after taking on the role of President of the GCU Students’ Association’s Nursing Society.
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Business Management student takes part in insightful three-day internship to boost employability05 August 2021
A GCU student has successfully completed an employability workshop, after searching for an internship to get involved with over the summer.
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GCU gives mental health support to COVID-19 frontline superheroes04 August 2021
Glasgow Caledonian University students are providing lifeline mental health support for COVID-19 frontline superheroes – 85% of whom are burnt out by the pandemic, according to new research.
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