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[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence and GCU is committed to ending gender-based violence in all its forms.

Over the next 16 days, GCU will join a global network of organisations to deliver a range of activities that supports our ongoing wider gender based violence prevention and response programme of work.

You may notice our award winning Erase the Grey campaign banners and posters across our Glasgow and London campuses over the next few weeks. The campaign was designed by GCU students in 2018 and aims to tackle the myths around gender-based violence as well as to act as a call to action and raise awareness.

There are a number of services available which can offer support, both within the University and externally.

▶️ Our Report and Support platform also allows you to report any instances of gender-based violence, sexism, racism, discrimination, bullying, harassment or any other offensive conduct.
▶️ Our First Responders Network; a group of dedicated staff members trained to take disclosures of gender based violence and signpost to support services
▶️ Our gender-based violence policy covers both staff and students and ensures we provide a consistent, caring, and timely response when any member of our University community is affected by gender based violence

More information on Report and Support 👉 https://t.co/zigvxxOxUb

Find out more about our First Responders, our gender-based violence policy and how GCU is tackling gender-based violence 👉 https://t.co/wisqsZKAXn

[GCU Occupational Therapy @GcuOcc]

Final A-Z blog in our series. This week we have @AnitavAHP writing "Z" for Zeitgeist and how we are well placed to deliver this in occupational therapy.

https://t.co/CStCQtPXCT

@HistoryOt @OTatBrunel @theRCOT

[Professor Sharron Dolan @DolanSharron]

Well done 👏 Prof Emslie @SubMisuseGcu @GCUReach

[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

A massive congratulations to the @GCUPodiatry students who received special awards for all their hard work in the 2023-2024 academic year 🙌

Chris McAllister, Rosemary Walters, Catherine Carr and Cameron Turner were all recently recognised🏆🏆🏆🏆

➡ https://t.co/t1a2u06Eb1

[Professor Sharron Dolan @DolanSharron]

Great to meet you and hear about the exciting research plans 🇩🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Glasgow Caledonian University SHLS @GCUSHLS]

A massive thank you to everyone who attended today's Diagnostic Imaging and Radiography careers fair 💙

Great to see so many students getting the chance to meet potential future employers 👏

Well done to everyone involved! ⭐️

[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

Student visa holders should have received an email from @gcuvisa confirming their timeslot to complete Checkpoint at the Campus Life Desk 📍

Please refer to the email for further information, including FAQs 💙

New students registered in Sept/Oct are not required to attend ❌

Contact the VISA Team if you have any questions ➡️[email protected] 📩

[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

It's #StudentSpotlight time once again! 🌟

Nima Sherpa spoke to us about how studying a Masters in Diagnostic Radiography at GCU has been the perfect next step in his career 💙

Psychology was Nima's initial passion after being inspired by his loved ones whilst growing up in India. Nima has since went on to look at the effect of creatine on depression and is hoping to use the knowledge gained from his Masters to further enhance his research 🧠

He said: "I completed my Undergraduate and Masters in Psychology back in India, where I’m from. The reason I studied Psychology was because of the mental health struggles I saw within my family. It really intrigued me.

"I then did a two-year Masters in Applied Psychology, and that’s where I stumbled upon creatine, which is used by athletes, MMA players, rugby players. I was interested to see if this nutraceutical product had an anti-depressant effect.

"Creatine, in very simple terms, holds water and in turn gives you more strength. As far as I’m aware, it first became popular during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

"The talk back then was that it was a steroid and should be banned. After years of research, it’s been shown to be safe. The research team I worked with were the first group to show that creatine actually has anti-depressant effects."

Find out more about Nima's journey, research and experience at GCU on our Student Newsroom ➡️ https://t.co/jZN5Keu3Bj

[Dr Gordon Hill 🧡 @GordonHill1]

@GCU_StudentLife @SAFLibraryGCU You may also be interested in a podcast we recorded in August with one of our PhD students, Dilan Aydemir. Dilan's research focuses on the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. Her goal is to identify new therapeutic targets & develop new treatments https://t.co/ytEpONCviU

[Glasgow Caledonian University @CaledonianNews]

We are committed to providing a range of scholarships with benefits such as tuition fee support and help with travel and living costs. 👋

Find out more about what support is available on our website, or at our Postgraduate Open Evening on Wed 6 November: https://t.co/YXm6POrAWu

[Dr Gordon Hill 🧡 @GordonHill1]

Delighted that our latest GCU Global Voices podcast is available. For the podcast I met with Lisa Forrest, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy & MSc Pre-Reg OT students, Rosie Howes & Blessing Christian. Lots of info about the programme & hints for students https://t.co/4WuqISkSCX

[Dr Gordon Hill 🧡 @GordonHill1]

Following the conversation last week on ‘Crisis’, delighted to be at the 2nd Edinburgh Futures Conversation of the series, exploring the Future of Education: Utopia. Chaired by @SotiriaGrek @UoE_EFI #challengecreatechange @GCUNursing @GCUSHLSinternat @GCUSHLS

[Dr Gordon Hill 🧡 @GordonHill1]

Watch this space 👀 for our latest #GlobalVoices podcast with @LisaForrestOT & MSc Pre registration students Blessing Christian (who was online) & Rosie Howes. We had a great discussion about choosing GCU, living in #Glasgow, the support available & tips for new students.

[GCU Occupational Therapy @GcuOcc]

A-Z blog...X is for SeX, great blog from @RoHarrisonOT and @laurahallOT addressing this topic, and providing practical strategies to address this key occupation.

https://t.co/RNHeEuqBm8

@theRCOT @OTatBrunel @HistoryOt

[Dr Gordon Hill 🧡 @GordonHill1]

Very proud to have led the re-designation of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing & Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation. We are very excited to continue our relationship with the World Health Organisation & assist in the advancement of Nursing & Rehabilitation.

[Dr Gordon Hill 🧡 @GordonHill1]

Such a privilege to be at the @UoE_EFI Rooting Decolonial Education: Routes for Repair and Liberation event. A real trip down memory lane too at the old Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh #challengecreatechange @GCUSHLSinternat @GCUNursing @gcuwhocc @GCUInt @CalenianNews

[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

If you're needing advice on Funding, Finance, Careers, VISA and Accommodation, pop along to one of our Student Services drop-in times 🥰

Available drop-in times 👇
Funding
▶️ Mon 2pm-4pm
▶️ Wed 11am-1pm
▶️ Fri 11am-1pm
📍 Room 14, Campus Life Lounge

Finance
▶️ Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm
📍 Seminar Room 2, Level 1 George Moore Building

Careers
▶️ Drop-ins: 11am-1pm (Mon-Fri)
📍 Careers Service, Campus Life Lounge, Level 1 George Moore Building
Please note: these times can be subject to change and we recommend checking the Careers Blog for any changes!

VISA
▶️ Mon 10am-12pm
▶️ Tues 2-4pm
▶️ Wed 10am-12pm
▶️Thurs 2-4pm
▶️ Fri 10am-12pm
📍 VISA Office, Campus Life Lounge, Level 1 George Moore Building

Accommodation
▶️Mon - Fri 1pm-3pm
📍 Campus Life Desk, L1 George Moore Building

[InfectionPrevention @SHIPGCU]

This week is International Infection Prevention Week #IIPW24, celebrating the importance of protecting public health.
@SHIPGCU #IPC #Research #AntimicrobialAwareness #Biofilms #HandHygiene #InfectionPreventionMatters
@GCUReaCH @GCUSHLS

[Dr Gordon Hill 🧡 @GordonHill1]

Very happy #AHPsDay to all my AHP friends. I have recent experience of the fabulous work AHPs do and it is very much appreciated.