The Latest Breaking News from Glasgow Caledonian University

University staff to strike in dispute over job cuts and compulsory redundancies

The staff will walk out at Glasgow Caledonian University on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

GCU faces shutdown as all four unions strike over job cuts

GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) faces widespread disruption on Thursday as, for the first time in its history, all four campus trade unions take strike action on the same day ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14

Inside GCU's 'historic' vote of no confidence in university leadership

STUDENTS at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) have overwhelmingly backed a vote of no confidence in university leadership, in what has been described as a historic shift in the institution's traditionally apolitical student culture.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13

Glasgow Caledonian University staff to strike over restructuring plans

STAFF at Glasgow Caledonian University have voted to back strike action in a dispute over redundancies.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

University staff to take strike action on graduation days in jobs dispute

Staff at the Glasgow Caledonian University will walk out on three days this week – with further action planned for later in the summer.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

Former National editor to receive honorary doctorate

The editor-in-chief of Newsquest Scotland is to receive an honorary doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15

Majority of staff vote for strike at university in response to 100 redundancies

UNION members have delivered an overwhelming mandate for strike action at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in response to planned redundancies

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Top Glasgow university expands job cuts plans to include research staff

A MAJOR Glasgow university is expanding its job cuts plans to include top academic and research staff ...

The National (Scotland) · May 19

‘Unique’ AI-powered headset that can predict epilepsy seizures developed

Scientists say it could drastically change the way the condition is managed.

Evening Standard · Jan 3

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

The former Manchester United manager, along with alumni Dr Murray Rowden, has pledged £500,000 to support students at Glasgow Caledonian University.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025