Glasgow Caledonian University SHLS

Official page for GCU's School of Health and Life Sciences (Life Sciences, Psychology, Social Work and Allied Health Sciences and Nursing and Community Health).

[GCU Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) @GCUReach]

Do you know anyone in your life that has diabetes? Come and learn more about diabetes at our World Diabetes Day talk, set up by lecturer Dr Boatemaa Ofori-Frimpong at the Re:Union bar from 6.30pm-7.30pm on Friday 15th November.

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[Glasgow Caledonian University SHLS @GCUSHLS]

A special mention to the different organisations who came onto campus and brought along lots of free goodies 🥳

[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! ⭐️

[Glasgow Caledonian University @CaledonianNews]

While a drug-consumption site in Glasgow is welcomed, it presents many legal and practical challenges which require a robust joined-up political solution, according to Dr Phil Dalgarno.

@GcuPsychology @GCUSHLS

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[GH 🧡 @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.

[Steven Patterson @PattersonSteve1]

#diabetes is a complex and increasingly prevalent disease. Great to have @drjamesboyle discuss diabetes emergencies with our @GCUSHLS students taking diabetes care. Followed by a focus session on ways to drive prevention, aid diagnosis and improve management of diabetes.

[GCU Library @SAFLibraryGCU]

🥳Library drop-ins start on Monday 14th October! 🥳

📕 Up to 15 mins with the librarian on duty
📗 No appointment required
📘 Students are seen in the order they arrive

📙 Monday-Friday, 11.30am-2.30pm
📕 Library Level 1

[GCU Podiatry @GCUPodiatry]

Congratulations to Chris McAlister (current level 2 student) for being awarded top overall student in level 1 (23/24) 👏 🥳🦶🏼@RuthBarn @davelambert84 @JLGCUPod @dewils1013 @MandyAPod @RoyColPod @GCUstudents @GCUSHLS @nhsggcpodiatry

[Glasgow Caledonian University SHLS @GCUSHLS]

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[Health CASCADE @health_cascade]

Congrats to our winning team from @CaledonianNews, @SebChastin, @DannyAgnello_GH & @q5loisel!!! 🥳🥳🥳

The trio worked tirelessly over several months, from pitch presentations, trainings, to developing a business case! Great job! 👏👏

🙏@ConvergeC @ChallengesGroup #MosaIQ

[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

Dabbi Taylor, originally from Iceland spoke to us about his decision to study @GcuOcc here in Glasgow 💙

He also reflected on his experience as part of the @150Leaders programme through the @councilofdeans and how it positively benefitted his ADHD 👏

➡️ https://t.co/s9cHHGktFc

[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

Two Biomedical Science students have been reminiscing about their trip to Hong Kong earlier this year 🇭🇰

Charlotte Randall and Emily Mcneill spent Trimester B of their third year sampling life in Asia. The pair completed academic modules at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and also got the chance to explore the likes of Vietnam and Taiwan away from the classroom 💙

Both girls admitted that life-long friendships have been made as a result of their Trimester abroad and they would highly recommend other students get involved 👏

Charlotte said: "We were lab partners in first year, and then in second year we were in different friendship groups. We never really knew each other outside of University but knew that we were then both going on this trip.

“Emily and I’s friendship is my favourite thing to come out this trip – it’s been so nice to share the experience with someone else. We both have memories for life now.”

Emily added: "I sat and worried thinking about how I might not be able to do certain things, but it has had such a big impact on me. If you’re sitting on the fence then, honestly, just take that step and do it.”

"We actually had a couple of options of where we could go. Amsterdam was one of them and then obviously Hong Kong. I think once I found out that English was the first language at PolyU it put me in no doubt that I wanted to go there."

You can find out more about Charlotte and Emily's adventure on our GCU Student Newsroom ➡️ https://t.co/0aTkOJru7q

[Sharon-S @sharryscotland]

Our students discuss their path into #radiography and demonstrate hands on learning in our dedicated X-ray room. @GCUSHLS @GCU_StudentLife #CareerAdvice

[Glasgow Caledonian University @CaledonianNews]

@GCUSHLS @GCUVisSci @scotgovhealth @ScotGovEdu

[Glasgow Caledonian University @CaledonianNews]

81-year-old Mary attended a five-week falls prevention class, run by GCU researcher Shane Seeley and @RoarConnections where she learned techniques on how to get up and down off the floor.

@GCUReach @GCUSHLS @GCUPhysio

https://t.co/ZkBo42DbZg

[Glasgow Caledonian University @CaledonianNews]

Glasgow Caledonian has been named the UK’s Modern University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025 👏

Read more on our website: https://t.co/BRpXz8ybjs

[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

If you are searching for private accommodation but are struggling to find accommodation within your budget, we would recommend checking out these areas outside Glasgow 👀

Each of these suburbs is only a short commute away from campus via train and is has more affordable rent than Glasgow City Centre 🥰

Our Accommodation Support Advisor will also be hosting Accommodation webinars to share her tips on searching for accommodation in Glasgow and advise on how to use our Accommodation Dossier to assist your search.

The next webinars will take place on:
⏰Friday 13 September, 11am
⏰Friday 27 September, 11am
🔗https://t.co/Y6yMEvAFXM

Find out more about private accommodation support at GCU 👉 https://t.co/VRN8ON4NCa

[GCU Student Life @GCU_StudentLife]

You might be wondering what life at our Glasgow campus will look like when you return or join us this month 🤔

Watch our video with GCU Students' Association Student President Wilfred Obi as well as students Sophie and Lewis to give you a flavour ahead of the new trimester📹

We're delighted to tell you that vast majority of your teaching will take place in-person, on campus 🥳️

You'll also be able to take advantage of the wider University experience, including:
▶️ Studying in our award-winning library
▶️ Grabbing a bite to eat or a drink at one of our five catering outlets
▶️ Working out at our onsite gym, The Arc
▶️ Joining one of our sports clubs or societies via our Students' Association
▶️ Accessing our in-person student services such as the Careers Team, Wellbeing and Student Funding
▶️ Got a business idea? Take advantage of our new Entrepreneurial Hub

The perfect way to meet new friends and make the most of your time at GCU 💙

Find out more about life on campus 👉 https://t.co/RyTCR75RwK

[GCU SHLS international @GCUSHLSinternat]

Delighted to share a podcast with Physio PhD student @dilannaydemir. In the podcast @GordonHill1 & Dilan explore her study, things to do in Scotland & adapting to life in Glasgow. They also discuss scholarships, community engagement & support available https://t.co/ykdBkSoyCT

[Glasgow Caledonian University @CaledonianNews]

Glasgow Caledonian is the first university approved by the General Optical Council to offer an integrated optometry and independent prescribing qualification.

@GCUSHLS @GCUVisSci @OptometryToday

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[BDA West of Scotland @BDAWOSBranch]

Congratulations to Jessica Skinner, our 2024 Student Prize Winner 🎉. Dr Alexandra Mavroeidi, Reader and Head of Department for Occupational Therapy & Human Nutrition and Dietetics presented the award at this years Summer Graduation 🎓 @CaledonianNews @GCUSHLS @GCUNutDietetics