Glasgow Caledonian University

01/09/2026

What if you could take home a piece of football history while helping students access higher education? 💡

The 150th Anniversary Weekend may be over but the silent auction of 12 football shirts personally signed by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE is still ongoing.

The 12 framed shirts span Sir Alex’s managerial career, from his early years at Aberdeen FC to his most celebrated seasons at Manchester United.⚽

All proceeds will support Glasgow Caledonian's 150th Anniversary Campaign, which aims to fund 150 scholarships for students facing the greatest barriers to higher education, including care-experienced and estranged young people.

The silent auction is already open and will close on Sunday 13 September. 📅

Learn more about the football shirts and the silent auction at the link below ⤵️
https://weareeventpal.com/GCUEvents2026

31/08/2026

More than 800 people joined our 150th Anniversary Weekend as the University opened its doors for three days of celebrations bringing together alumni, staff, students, friends, partners and members of the public 💙

The weekend celebrated Glasgow Caledonian’s distinctive history, the people who have shaped the University and its continuing contribution to Glasgow and beyond.

It marked 150 years since the founding of the Glasgow School of Cookery in 1875 – the institution from which Glasgow Caledonian traces its history.

The programme included an anniversary afternoon tea exploring the legacy of the original Glasgow Cookery Book, an Alumni and Friends Reunion Evening, interactive campus tours and a series of talks and events.

Read more on our website ⬇️
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universitynews/glasgow-caledonian-welcomes-more-than-800-people-for-150th-anniversary-weekend

29/08/2026

27/08/2026

📢 GCU London summer bank holiday closure 🔔

A reminder to students and staff that our London campus will be closed on Monday 31 August for the summer bank holiday. Our Glasgow campus will remain open as usual.

GCU London will re-open as normal on Tuesday 1 September. 🍂

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. 🏆

The award recognises our outstanding commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mairi Watson said: “I am delighted that Glasgow Caledonian University has been recognised for its sector-leading approach to mental health and wellbeing with this award.

“The charter programme has helped us significantly enhance our support for students and staff, and we look forward to further building on our important partnership with Student Minds.” 💬

Director of Student Life and University Mental Health Charter Lead Avril Williams said: “We are thrilled to have achieved a Merit in the University Mental Health Charter Award. It recognises the dedication of colleagues across GCU to embedding a whole-university approach to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff.”

“Engaging with the Charter programme has enabled us to strengthen a wide range of initiatives across the University. This includes expanding support resources, further developing a culture that empowers help-seeking and reduces the stigma surrounding mental health, and reviewing our practices and policies as an institution.

“Having received valuable recommendations from Student Minds this summer, we are excited to build on this progress and see what engagement with future cycles of the Charter programme will bring to GCU.” 🤝

Rosie Tressler OBE, CEO of Student Minds said: “We are delighted to be celebrating that GCU is one of the first institutions to have achieved a Charter Award with Merit. Thank you for your dedication. The attainment of the Merit status reflects the unwavering commitment, hard work and effort invested by your staff and students. You've reached an extraordinary milestone, and it's a testament to your collective effort and dedication.”

🔗 Learn more: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universitynews/gcu-is-scotlands-first-university-to-win-merit-status-from-mental-health-charity-student-minds

25/08/2026

A collection of football shirts personally signed by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE – including a shirt from Manchester United’s 1999 Treble-winning Champions League season – will go under the hammer in a silent auction as we celebrate our 150th Anniversary Weekend. ⚽

The 12 framed shirts, spanning Sir Alex’s early managerial career at Aberdeen FC to his most celebrated seasons at Manchester United, will carry starting bids of between £250 and £400, and go on display on Sunday 30 August during a family festival day on our Glasgow campus which is free and open to the public. 🙌

The day will include a vibrant marketplace with pop-up shops, music led by Capital Scotland’s presenters Robyn Richford and Fat Brestovci, irresistible baked goods of Crumbology and street-food favourites of Chulos, fasion showcases, exhibitions and interactive activities to keep everyone entertained.

For more information read the full story at the link below ⬇️
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/universitynews/sir-alex-ferguson-signed-shirt-collection-to-go-on-display-at-gcu-anniversary-weekend-as-auction-launches

24/08/2026

A romantic comedy written and directed by an MA TV Fiction Writing graduate is to be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland thanks to GCU's Entrepreneurial Hub. 🎥

BAFTA Scotland New Talent winner Kevin Walls funded his first feature film, Premature, using savings amassed from freelance work across acting, screenwriting, sports video production and short-form content.

The 2018 MA TV graduate then secured £5,000 in seed funding from GCU's Entrepreneurial Hub to help cover the costs of securing a cinema release. 🤝

Kevin said: "The seed funding unlocked a theatrical release for us, covering essential costs including the BBFC rating, subtitling and audio description, allowing the film to make a much greater cultural impact than it would have by going straight to streaming.

"We can bring Premature to Scottish audiences in Scottish cinemas and give people the opportunity to see a home-grown film on the big screen."

Premature, which follows two millennial flatmates, Eilidh and Cameron, who find out they are having a baby, will be released in cinemas on 18 September. 📅

The film was shot across 23 days last summer at locations in Glasgow, including Kelvingrove Park and the Griffin pub in Charing Cross.

Kevin added: “Visually, I leaned into bright colours and saturation, presenting Glasgow in contrast to how it often appears on screen. People fall in love with the city, yet that version of Glasgow isn’t always visible in film and television. 💬

"It’s incredibly exciting that we can bring the film to a mix of local cinemas, including venues serving more remote communities, as well as multiplexes. That means we can make the film available to a really wide audience across Scotland, rather than limiting its reach to the major cities."

21/08/2026

We can't wait to welcome our new and returning students in September! 👋

Whether you're just starting out or already know your way around campus, there's plenty of opportunities to get involved in. 💙

Follow the below social media accounts to help you navigate life on campus and make the most of your time in the next academic year. ⤵️

▶️ GCU Student Life
GCU Student Life is your go-to source for student hacks, events, giveaways and more. ✨

▶️ GCU Careers
Our Careers Service offers advice, digital tools and events that help you connect with employers on campus. 💼

▶️ GCU Students' Association
Follow the GCU Students' Association to stay updated on clubs, societies, workshops and volunteering opportunities. 💡

20/08/2026

Build real-world skills by studying a Graduate Apprenticeship at Glasgow Caledonian. 💼

Our courses combine hands-on experience and expert knowledge to create a solid foundation to kickstart a successful career in your chosen field. We work collaboratively with over 300 employers and we are the leading providers of graduate apprenticeships in Scotland. 🤝

Interested in learning more? Browse our graduate apprenticeships on our website ⤵️
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/graduateapprenticeships

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’.

She recalled her time at The Glasgow and West of Scotland College of Domestic Science as being “enormous fun.”

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

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.