GCU Student Life

🥳The new term starts next week and we have another way to get #GCUREADY! 👀This one's simple, watch this Sir Alex Ferguson (SAF) Library walkthrough video and get familar with the services offered. 📚Senior Administor at the SAF Library, Jimi Mitchell, walks you through the library and tells you everything you need to know about: 💙Opening times 💙Group and silent study spaces - including study pods 💙Library drop-in sessions 💙Relax and Renew Space 💙Library Desk and chat support And more... 🔗For more information about the Sir Alex Ferguson Library visit: gcu.ac.uk/library

🥳💙Get extra #GCUREADY by completing the GCU Student Induction Essentials course! 💻It is an online induction unit that is available to all GCU students and offers guidance on a number of topics: 🔓An introduction to the University’s virtual learning environment GCU Learn 🔓How to be an effective learner at University Being Intercultural at GCU 🔓Our Don’t Cheat Yourself resource– how to understand and practise academic integrity 🔓An Introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) We encourage any new students to complete this induction unit early in their programme. Each topic includes a short quiz and when you successfully complete each quiz you will be provided with a certificate. 🔗Access the Student Induction Essentials course here - shorturl.at/yuQo5 *You might need to self-enrol to access the course so follow these steps to do so if you need to self-enrol*: 1⃣When you open the link to access the course, select “click here to enrol” 2⃣The next page will say “Access denied”. Ignore this and select “enrol” from the menu on the left 3⃣You will be taken to the enrolment page - select “submit” then “ok” to access the course

🥳💙We want you #GCUREADY before term starts and have the best webpage for it! Our induction webpage is filled with information on what to expect as a new GCU student! You can find information such as: ✨Induction timetables and information ✨The GCU Welcome App ✨A welcome message from our Principal and Vice-Chancellor ✨Information on student life ✨International student welcome information 🔗Access our induction webpage here- bit.ly/3dCdphd

💙🥳Are you joining GCU as a new, international student, and looking to get #GCUREADY? Well, we have a Global Buddies programme and it is one of the best ways to meet fellow students and settle in to your new home city.🌍 Global Buddies connects new, international students with current students with similar interests. You'll get the chance to attend lots of fun events throughout the year and also be supported by our current students. 🔗You can sign up via this link- shorturl.at/dgH5U

🚨We have something else to offer to get you #GCUREADY! 🫂If you are joining us as a new student this September, we would like you keep up to date with everything you need to know about starting GCU and join our WhatsApp Community! As a member of our community, you will receive updates on: 💙 Registration 💙Timetables 💙Social activities 💙IT Support 💙Webinars and more! 📲Sign up to our WhatsApp Community here - whatsapp.com/.../channel/00…

🎉Pre-Induction Webinars this week! 💻Webinars will be streamed live on the dates shown below but if you can't make the webinar , each session will be recorded and uploaded to the GCU Welcome App once the session has finished. 💸Student Funding 📅Tuesday 19 August ⏲️11am-12pm eu.bbcollab.com/.../b05e0c6cb1… 🏠Accommodation 📅Tuesday 19 August ⏲️11am-12pm eu.bbcollab.com/.../4fe57174fc… 🗒️Registration 📅Wednesday 20 August ⏲️11am-12pm eu.bbcollab.com/.../8e9732c906…

🚨YOUR CHANCE TO WIN £500 IN FOOD VOUCHERS 📅Deadline: 13 November 2025 💸Santander are giving away 150 x £500 food vouchers to UK students aged 18+ and you don't even have to bank with Santander! 😋Vouchers are redeemable at Tesco, Aldi, Just Eat, Nando’s, Wagamama, Costa Coffee and many more. Apply once for the chance to win in all 3 draws: 1⃣25 winners in August 2⃣25 winners in September 3⃣100 winners in November 📷Apply NOW for the best be in for the prize - shorturl.at/PV8Tt

Calling all new GCU students📢 Our Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) programme is here to help YOU settle into life at university💙 PALS allows you to meet other new students studying the same degree as you through a WhatsApp group chat📲 As well as making new friends, you'll also have the chance to receive advice from our Senior PALS, who are students currently studying in second, third or fourth year of your degree 🗣️ So what are you waiting for? PALS can only make your university experience that little bit easier 😄 Sign up now🔗tinyurl.com/mr4ytczu

🎉🤯Save the date for #GCUFreshers25 📅We can officially confirm Freshers' Week will take place from Monday 08 September to Friday 12 September 🥳Working in partnership with @GCUstudents , we have loads of exciting on-campus activities to tell you about and more details will be revealed soon 🚨All our Freshers' announcements will be revealed on our GCU Student Life social channels and via our Welcome App. Download the app 📲builder.guidebook.com/g/welcome2025s… Find out more about Freshers' Week 🔗gcu.ac.uk/.../lifeoncamp… #GCU #Glasgow #Freshers' #FreshersWeek #University #Scotland

🫡We are looking to get everyone beginning as a new student this September to be #GCUREADY 💻Come along to our Pre-Induction Webinars to find out valuable information about getting settled into life at GCU! Our webinars start on 19 August covering a wide range of the induction experience including the registration process, help with timetables, an introduction to GCU Learn (your online learning platform) and a guide to the library 📅⏲️You can find all the dates and times in this post but we will be providing you with a 'What's on?' weekly. All sessions will be recorded and made available to watch on the GCU Welcome App for those who cannot attend the live webinar 🔗Links are provided below! Accommodation (Glasgow) - Tuesday 19 August and Tuesday 2 September eu.bbcollab.com/.../4fe57174fc… Student Funding - Tuesday 19 August eu.bbcollab.com/.../b05e0c6cb1… Registration - Wednesday 20 August eu.bbcollab.com/.../8e9732c906… GCU Learn - Monday 25 August eu.bbcollab.com/.../bbb8351cbf… Cost of Living (focusing on international students) - Tuesday 26 August eu.bbcollab.com/.../3b76e6be8f… Library - Wednesday 27 August eu.bbcollab.com/.../55f3925ffa… International Students (Visa and Welcome information) - Thursday 28 August eu.bbcollab.com/.../a7f81a45fb… Timetabling - Thursday 2 September eu.bbcollab.com/.../7032b5c2ae…

🏠🤔If you have any accommodation related enquires there is somewhere you could go! The Accommodation Support Team are located at Level 1 of the George Moore building and are here to support students in regards to finding accommodations. The team provide a range of services: 💬Appointments with our Accommodation Advisor 💡Drop-in sessions 📲Webinars 🗣Advice and guidance in relation to private accommodation If you would like to get in touch with the team, you can email them at: 📩 accommodation.support@gcu.ac.uk ‼️ Please note, there will be no drop-ins until after the summer break but updates can be found on the webpage ℹ More information can be found here: gcu.ac.uk/.../accommoda.…

🥳Are you starting as a student this September and looking to get #GCUREADY? Download the GCU Welcome App today! 💙📲The GCU Welcome App holds lots of useful information, hints and tips about starting GCU! The app offers a range of information and advice on: ▶️ Registration and timetables ▶️ What to expect from life on campus ▶️ Our student support services ▶️ Induction webinars and online courses ▶️ Freshers' Week events ▶️ Our PALS scheme connecting you with classmates And more... 🗣There is also a helpful 'chat feed' which allows you to connect with other students and ask any questions you might have about the University. 📲You can download the app NOW builder.guidebook.com/g/welcome2025s… Alternatively you can search "GCU Welcome" in your app store of choice 📲

💙🕐Time flies when you are waiting for Chris’ cash tip of the month! 💭Chris Boyle (ft in the post) is our Student Funding Wellbeing Advisor and he would like to share his finance wisdom with you! 🚉It is now August and this month, Chris says to “Get a railcard if you'll be travelling by train at any time throughout the year, these take 1/3 off all fares after 10 am.” 🏦As for the bank deal of the month, Chris wants you to know that Nationwide has the best student bank account joining bonus ( 0% overdraft + FREE £100 + £ 120 Just Eat vouchers). 💰Read more about this deal here by checking out Nationwide's webpage. 👀Keep your eyes peeled for next month’s cash tip!

📢 Tri C Exam Timetable Now Live! Students are reminded the Trimester C & re-sit exam timetable is now available for all students sitting assessments this August (Mon 11 – Fri 22 August 2025). Each module on the timetable will show whether your exam is: ✔️ On campus (with room, date & time details) 💻 Online via GCU Learn (paper released on timetable date & start time) 🕤 Morning exams start at 9:30am 🕑 Afternoon exams start at 2:00pm 🔁 Check the timetable regularly for any updates or changes! Access the Tri C and resit timetable 👉 gcu.ac.uk/currentstudent…

It’s International Day of Friendship 💙✨ 🎥 We caught up with two Multimedia Journalism graduates whose journey together started on their very first day at GCU. 💕 Sophie and Lucy started their course back in 2021, and their friendship has only grown stronger since. ⏩ Fast forward to now… they’ve both graduated and landed full-time jobs right here at GCU. 👭 From classmates to colleagues, they are proof that friendships made here can last a lifetime! Have you met someone special here at GCU? Tag them in the comments! ⬇️

❤Got your period? We’ve got you! ❔Did you know that you can collect free sanitary products from toilets on campus? 📍Here’s where to find them: 🚾Every building on Campus on the ground floor female and accessible/gender neutral toilets. 📚In the Sir Alex Ferguson Library, you will find them in the female and accessible/gender neutral toilets on all levels. 🤗In the Students’ Association Building you will find products in the female and accessible/gender neutral toilets on the ground floor and first floor.

🤔Would you like to help new international students settle into life at GCU? Look no further, you can be a Global Buddy! 💙Our Senior Global Buddies help make students feel at home by being there to answer any questions and generally provide advice and support whenever it's needed. 💸MSc Accounting, Finance and Regulation with Professional Practice Muhammad Bilal became a Global Buddy and says it’s a fantastic way to grow personally and professionally. ❓What attracted you to the role? 🗣"I was drawn to the role because it offered a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the university community. It aligned well with my interests and allowed me to develop valuable skills in a supportive environment." ❓What’s been your favourite part of the role? 🗣"My favourite part has been the chance to connect with a diverse range of students and staff. It's been rewarding to work as part of a team and feel like I’m making a positive impact on campus." ❓Would you encourage other students to apply? 🗣"I would encourage other students to apply because it’s a fantastic way to grow personally and professionally. To gain real-world experience, improve your communication and problem-solving skills, and become more confident.” Find out more about being a Global Buddy here 👉gcu.ac.uk/currentst.../g…

📚🌙Do you work better at night? Well, the out-of-hours lab might just be your best friend! 😌On the lead up to the Tri C exam period, you can access the lab located on the ground floor of the CEE building. 🕡The lab is open 7pm to 7am (Monday to Thursday) and from 7pm on Fridays all the way through to 7am on Monday mornings. 💳Students will need to have their student ID card activated at the security office in the William Harley building as you will need to swipe your ID card to gain access to the lab. You can find more information here 👉 gcu.ac.uk/currentstudent…

📢 It's the Glasgow Fair holiday weekend, the Glasgow campus will be closed on Monday 21 July 2025 📚This means that that Sir Alex Ferguson Library as well as our onsite gym the ARC will be closed on Monday 21 July. 🕐Please see our holiday weekend opening times below: 📍Sir Alex Ferguson Library: ➡️Saturday 19 July: 10am – 6pm ➡️Sunday 20 July: 10am – 6pm ➡️Monday 21 July: CLOSED 📍The ARC: ➡️Saturday 19 July: 9am – 6pm ➡️Sunday 20 July: 9am – 6pm ➡️Monday 21 July: CLOSED 🏫Please note the Library at our GCU London campus will be open on Monday 21 July. 😉Don't worry, our doors will be open as normal from Tuesday 22 July!

✨ It’s Black Leader Awareness Day, and we’re celebrating two of our incredible GCU Students' Association Full Time Officers! 💙 Tom Tom and 💛 Chinenye are both valued members of the GCU community who always give their all to make a difference. 👑 Tom Tom is our Student President, and she is passionate about encouraging others to put themselves first. During her time at GCU, she’s been at the heart of key achievements, including securing free gym access for all students and taking part in national lobbying for better student housing rights. A self-proclaimed social butterfly, she always brings a sense of fun to get the job done! 🌍 Chinenye is dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive environment for all students, both home and international. As an active voice within the GCU community, she’s committed to bridging gaps and promoting inclusivity. One of her key goals is to push for earlier resit dates to help students graduate on time and avoid unnecessary visa or study delays. Chinenye believes that our differences are what make our community so special. 🙏🏾 A huge thank you to Tom Tom and Chinenye for sharing their stories and for everything you do for GCU. We appreciate you!