Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) have a longstanding relationship, working together in close partnership to enhance and support the mental health and wellbeing of all our staff and students. Our work with SAMH is a key part of the GCU and GCU Students’ Associations’ Student Mental Health Agreement. We …
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Co-production in practice: GCU student mental health campaign
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Wellbeing team and Digital Design students have co-produced a campaign to encourage students to speak about their mental health. The project – ‘GCUGood?’ – was a collaboration between the GCU Wellbeing team and a group of students who completed this as part of one of their final year modules. The campaign …
Voices Through The Lens research project
Glasgow Caledonian University researchers have launched a new project to help young ethnic minority people explore their experiences of mental health stigma and discrimination through photography. Researchers are working closely with their community partners at the ILFA Project, which works mainly with young people from ethnic minority backgrounds in Glasgow to navigate more inclusive futures. Researchers …
Snack-size self care
Glasgow Caledonian University staff recently presented at QAA Scotland‘s ‘Shaping the Student Experience Together: 20 Years of Enhancement’ Conference. The conference had many plenaries which offered delegates the opportunity to talk about issues and topics that significantly impact the student learning experience. This session was all about Glasgow Caledonian University‘s Snack-size self care project. This project was …
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At Glasgow Caledonian University we are committed to ensuring our students have the best possible experience during their time here. We provide free and confidential advice and support from our dedicated Student Wellbeing Team. Our aim is to support you through your time at University and help you to achieve your academic success by providing …