Common Good

Our ambitious vision is that, by 2030, Glasgow Caledonian University will be recognised as a world-leading University for social innovation. The Sustainable Development Goals, a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity, provide the guiding framework for delivery of our Strategy 2030.

Caledonian Club

The Caledonian Club is Glasgow Caledonian University’s multi-award winning widening participation and community engagement initiative, working across our local communities in Glasgow, London and New York.

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Common Good Award

The Common Good Award is a skills and personal development award which aims to encourage, support and reward students who are engaged in co and extra-curricular activity aligned to the Common Good.

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Common Good First

A global network to connect community projects to each other - and to universities around the world

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Common Good Curriculum

You can find Information on The Common Good Attributes and what we mean by each one.

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Community and public engagement

The community and public engagement team are your first point of contact with the University. We are here to provide you with access to research and teaching initiatives that can benefit your community.

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GCU economic impact

Find out about the difference we make in the local and global community.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our ambition is to ensure that GCU is an inclusive place to work and study, where equality is embedded and diversity is celebrated.

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Erase the Grey

The Erase the Grey campaign - launched by GCU -  has key messages which challenge stereotypical attitudes and behaviours and reiterates a zero-tolerance policy towards gender-based violence.

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GCU Foundation

Discover more about supporting GCU students and our vital projects through the work of our Foundation.

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Social innovation

Social innovation involves new strategies, ideas and organisations that meet social needs of all kinds. It flourishes when people from different backgrounds and experiences come together to produce new ideas and initiatives.

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Sustainable Development Goals

A collection of 17 global goals were introduced by the United Nations as a set of targets through which the world can tackle the biggest economic, social and environmental challenges we currently face.

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Sustainability

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to carbon neutrality by 2040 and as the University for the Common Good, the principles of sustainable development are incorporated into every aspect of our operations.

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