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Image of Glasgow Caledonian's Entrepreneurial Hub with text that reads 'here for local businesses affected by the Glasgow fire'

(1/2) Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating fire near Glasgow Central. The impact on local businesses and the wider community is deeply felt across the city.

GCU Law lecturer Seonaid Stevenson-McCabe attending the launch event.

Seonaid Stevenson-McCabe has contributed to a new collection celebrating women in legal history, launched at Queens'​ College, Cambridge. ⚖️

🔗 Check the full story: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7437094551296786433

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Professor Stephen Sinclair.

Professor Stephen Sinclair has been elected as a Fellow of The Academy of Social Sciences. 👏

🔗 Check the full story: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7436752120134991872

Close-up of vibrant pink flowers blooming on Glasgow Caledonian's campus.

Happy International Women's Day to our students, staff, alumni and the entire Glasgow Caledonian community. 🌸

#GiveToGain #IWD2026

GCU student Izzy Tolometti doing a split on a mat holding a 'Campus to Commonwealth' sign with Phil Batty OBE and Professor Mairi Watson standing beside her.

Glasgow Caledonian's sport psychology students will provide psychological support to Commonwealth athletes competing at this summer’s Commonwealth Games. 🏊

🔗 https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universitynews/glasgow-caledonian-sport-psychology-students-to-support-athletes-at-2026-commonwealth-games

Photo of two Podiatry Award winners: GCU students Heather MacDougall and Sarah-Jane Walls.

Glasgow Caledonian University is celebrating a remarkable triple success after scooping three major honours at the 2026 Tomorrow’s Podiatry Awards. 🏆

🔗 Read more: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universitynews/hat-trick-of-awards-for-university-podiatry

Students and employers at the GCU Risk Clinic networking event.

The Risk Clinic has hosted a successful 'meet the employers' event, which blended fast-paced speed networking with more informal discussions. 👏
 
🔗 Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/glasgow-caledonian-university_the-risk-clinic-has-hosted-a-successful-activity-7431660126916370432

Group photo of the speakers.

Participating students during a group discussion.

Participating students during a group discussion.

Students from our Glasgow School for Business and Society met high-profile senior leaders at a two-day workshop based around the future of Glasgow. 👏

🔗 Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7433090558484664320

Group photo of the representatives of the participating universities.

Glasgow Caledonian is leading an international partnership to develop a new joint MSc in Applied Digital Construction, responding to growing demand for digital skills in the construction and built environment sector. 🏗️

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7433065889421332482

Glasgow Caledonian's Dr Janet Greenlees gave evidence to a Parliamentary select committee on Historical Forced Adoption. 👏
 
Check the full story ⬇️
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7432026800278368258

Lush green trees and purple flowers on a campus. The image promotes the on-campus events organised as part of the Glasgow Goes Green festival.

The first part of the event calendar lists three events on 4 March: Every Tree Tells a Story and Carbon Literacy Training from 12-2pm, and Sustainability Chat from 2-3pm.

The second part of the event calendar lists the following events: information sessions with Travel Advisors on 3 and 5 March, Dr Bike Mobile Mechanic on 5 March, and Brompton bike hire with trial vouchers.

The Glasgow Goes Green festival returns to campus next week! 🌱

🔗 Sign up on our website: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/commongood/sustainability/latest-updates/celebrate-glasgow-goes-green-2026

Dr Mark Williams and Dr Ryan Kean

Glasgow Caledonian University researchers have secured four-year PhD studentship funding from Medical Research Scotland, supporting two new doctoral researchers and strengthening industry collaboration. 🤝

🔗Read the story: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7431701246035529728

This research has been carried out by OppAttune project: oppattune.eu

To hear more about the research, please consult our interactive map: oppattune.aup.edu/interactive-...

Robot hand interacting with documents on a desk while a person points at data charts in the background. Source: GettyImages

Some of Europe’s most dynamic firms, investing in AI and robotics, overlook the long-term unemployed when they fill vacancies, a new study co-authored by GCU's Professor Umut Korkut claims. 💼

🔗 Read more: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/navigating-human-centred-transition-european-workplaces

Group of students outside the Govan Mbeki building at Glasgow Caledonian University.

We are proud to mark Care Day today, a global awareness day celebrating care experience and highlighting the importance of connection, belonging and support. 💙

🔗 Learn more about our Widening Participation and Outreach programmes: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/widening-participation-and-outreach

Glasgow Caledonian University building lit at night with Ramadan Mubarak greeting overlay.

On behalf of Glasgow Caledonian University, we wish everyone a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. 🌙

Until the end of Ramadan, the Faith and Belief Centre will be open from 7am until 11pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10am until 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays. 🕒

Glasgow Caledonian University Lunar New Year 2026 greeting with a black horse silhouette and traditional lanterns on red background.

Happy Lunar New year from all of us at Glasgow Caledonian University ✨🐎

Person shopping clothes online.

Dr Elaine Ritch talks to The Scottish Sun about the rise of resale sites like Vinted and Depop. 👚

🔗 Read the full article: www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/381...

Poster promoting the Glasgow Goes Green festival with city landmarks, wind turbines and a plant growing from a traffic cone.

The Glasgow Goes Green festival will be back on campus between 2–6 March! 🌱

The theme for this year's festival is Think Global, Act Glasgow, urging us to explore how taking action locally can have widespread impact. 🌐

🔗 Sign up now: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/com...

Outdoor portrait Professor Joanna McParland, promoting the next professorial lecture taking place on March 10.

Join Professor of Health Psychology Joanna McParland and learn more about how psychological and social factors shape how we experience and treat pain. 💡

📅 10 March
🕒 5.30-6.30pm
📌 The Lantern, Annie Lennox Building

🔗 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/professori...

Student working in Glasgow Caledonian's Fashion Factory.

📢 Less than a week left to apply for the Magnusson Fund.

The Fund offers awards of up to £5,000 to students in their second year upwards and early career researchers to transform their ideas into reality.

Closing date: 16 February 2026

🔗 Learn more: www.gcu.ac.uk/study/schola...

GCU Alumni Award of the Year winners Michael O'Kane, Fatma Ibrahim and Josh Robertson at the award ceremony.

The Alumni of the Year Celebration brought together graduates, staff and guests to recognise the achievements of Glasgow Caledonian University alumni and the paths they’ve taken since leaving the institution. 🏆

🔗 Meet the winners: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...

Nursing student Connall Green.

GCU student Connall Green has been shortlisted for the prestigious Nursing Student of the Year category at the 2026 RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards. 🏆

🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Diagnostic Imaging student in Glasgow Caledonian University's Simulation Ward.

📢 The Magnusson Fund is currently accepting applications.

The Fund offers awards of up to £5,000 to students in their second year upwards and early career researchers to transform their ideas into reality.

Closing date: 16 February 2026

🔗 Learn more: www.gcu.ac.uk/study/schola...

Students chatting and studying in the restaurant area of the George Moore Building.

The Tri B teaching period kicks off today. Good luck to everyone starting classes! 📖

If you need support with your studies or wellbeing, we have plenty of resources to help you make the most of this trimester.

🔗 Learn more on our website: www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstude...

Professor Rachel Baker

Professor Rachel Baker has shared the findings of a major study on how community organisations can impact health and wellbeing. 👏

🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/posts/glasgo...

Photo of the participants at the SSE Annual Celebration.

GCU's School of Science and Engineering held its Annual Celebration on January 20, bringing together students, staff, alumni and industry partners to celebrate achievement, partnership and the next generation of talent. 👏

🔗 Read more: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...

Dr Thelma Okey-Adibe and the logo of the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland (CTUS).

Dr Thelma Okey-Adibe has joined the board of the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland (CTUS) as a trustee. 👏

🔗 Read the full story: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

A student sitting in a blue high-back chair in the Annie Lennox Building working on a laptop and smiling at the camera.

Good luck to everyone who submitted their UCAS applications yesterday! 🍀

If you missed the deadline, you can still apply to study at Glasgow Caledonian University through additional UCAS services, such as Extra, Clearing, and Clearing Plus. ✍️

🔗 Learn more at gcu.ac.uk/howtoapply.