Glasgow Caledonian University SHLS @GCUSHLS
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.ac.uk/hls/ Glasgow, Scotland Joined December 2015-
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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. 👉bit.ly/3Cry582
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 gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/unive…
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.
#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.
🥳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
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
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 👏 ➡️ gcu.ac.uk/currentstudent…
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…
Our students discuss their path into #radiography and demonstrate hands on learning in our dedicated X-ray room. @GCUSHLS @GCU_StudentLife #CareerAdvice
Our students discuss their path into #radiography and demonstrate hands on learning in our dedicated X-ray room. @GCUSHLS @GCU_StudentLife #CareerAdvice
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 gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/unive…
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: gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/unive…
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…
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📹…
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 on.soundcloud.com/YB2TgcivGYM7Ew…
Glasgow Caledonian is the first university approved by the General Optical Council to offer an integrated optometry and independent prescribing qualification. @GCUSHLS @GCUVisSci @OptometryToday aop.org.uk/ot/life-in-pra…
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

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