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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Thinking about postgraduate studies? 🎓 Join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening on 5 November to find out more about studying at Glasgow Caledonian! 📅 Thursday, 5 November 2026 🕒 4.30pm - 6.30pm 🔗 Book your place now on our website: www.gcu.ac.uk/study/opendays

Smiling student standing on a blue pedestrian bridge promoting Glasgow Caledonian University's postgraduate open evening, taking place on 5 November between 4.30pm-6.40pm.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

(2/2) The research, conducted by PhD researcher Wensi Cai under the supervision of Dr Daria Morozova, Dr Laura Pruszko and Emeritus Professor Mike Mannion, has explored what would make people willing to wear air-quality monitoring devices regularly. 🔗 Learn more: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...

Wensi Cai is looking at making wearable air-quality monitors more desirable to the consumer.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

(1/2) Glasgow Caledonian University is exploring how its technology, design and health expertise can be brought together to address the challenges of air pollution and improve the way people understand the air they breathe. 💡

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Professor Sebastien Chastin features in a new EU podcast series celebrating research collaborations. 🎙️ 🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/p/ezd2-MVX

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

GCU postgraduate researcher Peter Akor has won the national Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, taking both the Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice awards. 🏆 🔗 Read more: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universityne…

Peter Akor, winner of the national Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Glasgow Caledonian University will welcome urban climate experts from around the world to Glasgow in 2028 after a successful bid to host the world's largest international gathering of urban climatologists. 🌱 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/wEt750ZTToJ

Glasgow Caledonian University's main concourse.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

GCU staff member Thomas Welsh has picked up a runner-up prize for an indie horror game inspired by the Glasgow Subway. 👏 🎮 🔗 Read the full story: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universityne…

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Our October Open Day is coming up next Saturday! 💙 Join us on 3 October and find out more about studying at Glasgow Caledonian. 🔗 Register now: www.gcu.ac.uk/study/opendays #WeAreGCU #OpenDays2026

Student with long dark hair and hoop earrings carrying a blue tote bag on the campus of Glasgow Caledonian University. The photo advertises the next Open Day taking place on Saturday 3 October.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📢 Bank Holiday Opening Times 📅 The ARC gym on our Glasgow campus will be closed all day on Monday, 28 September for the bank holiday weekend. 🍂 The Sir Alex Ferguson Library will be open with our normal opening hours, 7am - 11pm, with staffing from 9am - 11pm.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Did you know that you can tour our campus from the comfort of your home? 💡 Join our virtual campus tour to discover our facilities and get a feel for studying at Glasgow Caledonian. 📲 🔗 Start exploring now at explore.gcu.ac.uk

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Glasgow Caledonian University has been ranked 43rd in the UK overall in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. 👏 Read the full story ⤵️ www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universityne…

Glasgow Caledonian University students on campus.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

GCU played a prominent role in this year’s Royal College of Nursing (RCN) International Nursing Research Conference, which brought together nursing and midwifery researchers, clinicians, educators, students and policy leaders from across the UK and internationally. 👏 🔗 ow.ly/Pe9W50ZOJTs

Dr Val Ness, Head of Department of Nursing, Community and Public Health represented the department at the event.

Dr Gordon Hill, International Lead for Nursing and Community and Public Health at Glasgow Caledonian’s School of Health and Life Sciences, chaired the conference.

Dr Lucy Gozdzielewska presented a poster from her hand hygiene research.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dr Dani Hutcheon and Julie Cowie have contributed to an influential new report on men's health in Scotland. 👏 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/5orl50ZNQBq

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Trimester A teaching period kicks off today! We wish all our new and returning students an impactful year filled with learning and lasting friendships. ✨ Find out more about the study, wellbeing and other support services on our website: www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/suppo…

Four GCU students sitting outside on a bench in the library rooftop garden.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Glasgow Caledonian University has secured €2.35 million in funding as part of an Erasmus Mundus project that will train the next generation of leaders to tackle climate change in cities. 👏 💡 Read the full story: ow.ly/e0x750ZLVPf

World map showing global connections with portraits and names of individuals from diverse countries across continents.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

More students, graduates and staff at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) will benefit from scholarships, entrepreneurial funding and employability opportunities after Santander announced a new £200,000 investment in the University. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/TMGV50ZLaUv

Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mairi Watson, with Santander Universities UK National Partnerships Director, Jonathan Powell.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A warm welcome to our new and returning students on campus! 👋 Freshers' Week is now officially underway, the campus is buzzing and we’re so here for it! 💙 #GCUFreshers26

Five GCU student helpers in red jumpers smiling at the camera during an Open Day.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Tomorrow is our first Open Day of the year and we can't wait to welcome you to campus! 🫶 You can download our Open Day guide ahead of your visit - full details are on our website ⬇️ gcu.ac.uk/openday

Students gather and socialise on Glasgow Caledonian's main concourse during an Open Day.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Editors and journalists from across the world are attending the Global Street Paper Summit at GCU this week, hosted by the International Network of Street Papers (INSP). 📰 🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li…

A colourful assortment of street newspapers.

Attendees at the Global Street Paper Summit at GCU.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The euspen Special Interest Conference on Precision Engineering for Sustainability will take place at GCU from 2–3 September, bringing together experts to explore renewable energy, energy storage, the circular economy, net-zero manufacturing and more. 🔗 ow.ly/zHbH50ZG5TG

Dr Mahmood Anwar (left) and Professor Emad Farrag (right).

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Only one week to go until our September Open Day and we couldn't be more excited! 💙 Join us on 4 September and find out more about studying at Glasgow Caledonian. 🔗 Register now: www.gcu.ac.uk/study/opendays #WeAreGCU #OpenDays2026

GCU student with pink hair and leather jacket smiling outdoors on campus with blurred students in the background. The image reminds the audience that there is only one week to go until Glasgow Caledonian's next Open Day.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We have been awarded Merit Status by mental health charity Student Minds. 💙 We are the first Scottish institution – and just the second in the UK – to be awarded Merit Status in Student Minds’ University Mental Health Charter Award programme. 🏆 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/qjxP50ZG0R2

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mairi Watson is pictured at the reaccreditation with staff and students who have championed the campaign including Avril Williams, Rachel Simpson, Fiona Kennedy, Katie Miller-Cole, Suzanne Gallagher Kirsty MacInnes, Hamza Siddiqi, and Lisa McCabe.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

MSc Risk Management student Tochukwu Dike has won an essay competition organised by the Chartered Banker Institute to celebrate its 150th anniversary. 👏 🔗 Learn more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li…

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Football shirts signed by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE will go under the hammer in a silent auction as we celebrate our 150th Anniversary Weekend ⚽ www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universityne…

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A romantic comedy written and directed by MA TV Fiction Writing graduate Kevin Walls is to be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland thanks to GCU's Entrepreneurial Hub. 🎥 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/FlYA50ZEMnt

The poster of the film and photo of GCU TV Fiction Writing graduate Kevin Walls.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Build real-world skills by studying a Graduate Apprenticeship. 💼 Our courses combine hands-on experience and expert knowledge to create a solid foundation to kickstart a successful career in your chosen field. Learn more on our website ⤵️ www.gcu.ac.uk/study/graduateapprent…

GCU graduate apprentice in safety gear smiling at Glasgow Central train station. The text on the image reads: 'build real-world skills with a graduate apprenticeship'.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Is Scotland the future of summer holidays? 💡 Chris Greenwood from the Moffat Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University talks to BBC News about how Scotland is becoming a 'coolcation' destination for tourists. 🗺️ 🔗 Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74gp10…

Chris Greenwood and a photo of the Scottish Highlands.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In July 2013, she received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from GCU, presented by the University's then Chancellor, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. Our thoughts are with Phyllida’s family, friends and loved ones as they mourn her passing and celebrate her remarkable life and legacy.

Actress and GCU Honorary Graduate Phyllida Law holding The Glasgow Cookery Book.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

During her distinguished acting career, she appeared in numerous theatre, television and film productions, including Peter’s Friends, Emma, and Much Ado About Nothing.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The renowned Scottish actress, author and GCU honorary graduate Phyllida Law has sadly passed away at the age of 94. 🕊️ Mother to actresses Emma and Sophie, and wife to the late Eric Thompson, Phyllida was a former student of one of our founding institutions, the ‘Dough School’.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Professor Mairi Watson, Principal and Vice Chancellor, has been appointed Convener of Universities Scotland’s Learning and Teaching Committee. www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universityne…

Professor Mairi Watson, Principal and Vice Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Professor Andrew McAuley features in the latest episode of the Scottish Drugs Forum's podcast. 🎙️ 🔗 Listen to the episode now: drugsuncut.podbean.com/e/safer-inha…

Four people seated around a podcast table with microphones, recording an episode of the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast titled 'Drugs Uncut'.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Glasgow Caledonian University has once again been recognised as Scotland's leading modern university in the latest Daily Mail University Guide 👏 www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universityne…

Female student adjusting a machine in a clinical room with a patient mannequin on the table

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their A-levels results tomorrow! 💙 Our Clearing hotline opens at 8am on Thursday 13 August. Call us on 0800 027 9171 or check gcu.ac.uk/clearing to learn more. 📲 #ucasclearing #glasgow #alevels #resultsday

Student standing on Glasgow Caledonian's main concourse smiling at the camera.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tickets are available for performances on August 14 and 15 and six shows from 24-29 August. 📅 🔗 For full details, visit the Edinburgh Fringe website: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

Photo of Lucy Linford writing at her desk by a window overlooking the sea.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Lucy Linford's stage play Graduatric has been described as "compelling and thought-provoking", "masterful" and a "truly beautiful show" following its opening weekend at the world's biggest arts festival. 🎭

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A talented MA TV Fiction Writing student is receiving rave reviews for her debut play at the Edinburgh Fringe @edfringe.bsky.social. 👏

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Peter Akor, from GCU's School of Science and Engineering, is one of just six finalists selected from across the UK to compete in the 2026 Vitae 3MT final after progressing through the semi-final stage. 👏 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/rGmG50Zx1h8

Peter Akor, postgraduate researcher at Glasgow Caledonian university.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Come along to our Open Day and explore life at Glasgow Caledonian. ✨🎓 We have two Open Days coming up in the next months: • Friday, 4 September (10am - 2pm) • Saturday, 3 October (10am - 2pm) 🔗 Register now: www.gcu.ac.uk/study/opendays

Crowd of people attending an Open Day at Glasgow Caledonian University.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their exam results tomorrow 🫶💙 We have a limited number of Clearing places, and our dedicated Clearing hotline will be open tomorrow morning, Tuesday 4th August. You can contact us from 8 am - 6 pm on 0800 027 9171 📲

A student sitting outdoors at a wooden table with a laptop and smartphone, smiling gently at the camera.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🔗 For more information and to sign up for the lecture, visit Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-eco...

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Gayoung Imm, Associate Principal Researcher at the Centre for Social Value Enhancement Studies (CSES), will outline how Korea is embedding social value in its economy on Wednesday 9 September. 📅

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A leading expert on innovative finance in East Asia will deliver the 2026 Social Economy Today lecture at Glasgow Caledonian University. 💡

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A new book showcasing the latest research into gender and violence, featuring contributions from several GCU academics, has been released. 📖 🔗 Learn more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li…

Book cover of the Routledge Handbook of Gender and Violence, edited by Professor Nancy Lombard.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Good luck to everyone sitting Trimester C and resit exams - you got this! 💙 🧷 Find all you need to know before your exam on our website: www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/essen…

Students studying in the Sir Alex Ferguson library.

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Dr Alex Oliver @dralexoliver.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Earlier this week we got together to celebrate our project Psychology for the Common(wealth) Good. Our project has seen @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social DPsych Sport and Exercise students deliver support to athletes from across the commonwealth (🇼🇸🇻🇬🇬🇬🇸🇨🇫🇰)

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games kicks off today, and we're proud to host the Uniform and Accreditation Centre on our campus. 💙 It's been fantastic to see the campus growing busier as preparations reach their final stages, and we're looking forward to officially welcoming the Games. 🙌

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Uniform and Accreditation Centre on Glasgow Caledonian University's campus with colourful signage.

Entrance to the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 Uniform and Accreditation Centre with colourful signage and the official mascot of the Games. The Centre is located on Glasgow Caledonian University's campus.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Glasgow Caledonian University is helping teams competing at this summer’s Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games achieve peak performance through specialist support from its Postgraduate Trainee Sport & Exercise Psychologists. 💙 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/6XTx50Zrp1V

Teams from the Seychelles, British Virgin Islands, Samoa, Falkland Islands and Guernsey have linked up with the University, and their athletes and support teams have been receiving one-to-one online support in advance of the Games.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Smartphone screen showing a virtual campus tour interface. The graphic encourages users to check out Glasgow Caledonian University's virtual campus tour.

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Glasgow Caledonian University @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Students from Glasgow Caledonian University's GCU Racing celebrated their best-ever Formula Student campaign after securing a top-20 finish and winning a sustainability award at the UK's premier student motorsport competition. 👏 Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/8CIe50ZqwO3

Lucy Rigby KC MP, Chief Secretary to HM Treasury speaking to students.

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