GCU London

We’d like to invite you to the GCU London Big Conversation on Tuesday 25th March, from 12pm-2pm.

The Big Conversation is a chance for students & staff to come together to discuss key issues surrounding the University’s commitment to deliver an outstanding student experience.

This trimester, our focus is on Financial Wellbeing and You! We want to hear how financial concerns affect your studies and how GCU can help improve your financial wellbeing and resilience.

FREE FOOD will also be provided!

RSVP on Eventbrite through our link in bio!

Great to have Sascha Camilli from come in and speak to our fashion and luxury students about animal welfare in the fashion industry. So many wonderful textile alternatives and innovations happening in the space. Thank you again Sascha for sharing your insights with our fashion students!

Ramadan Prayer Space at GCU London

GCU London has organised a dedicated prayer space for students observing Ramadan.

Available from Friday, 28th February (first day of Ramadan)

Room 1.13, First Floor, Fashion Street 40-49

The space will alternate between male and female students, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to pray respectfully.

We hope this provides a peaceful space for reflection and prayer for our students!

The MSc Fashion and Lifestyle Marketing students had the privilege of a guided tour; hearing all about Selfridges’ retail strategy and how they engage customers. From the stunning cinema to the Formula 1 car... there were so many ‘wow’ factors throughout the store. Also, to hear about their commitment to sustainability was refreshing...and they shared some really insightful and fun facts about Selfridges - absolute bonus! Huge thanks to Frank, Agi and the team for taking the time to share the Selfridges vision.

Access support from the Magnusson Fund for your dream project

You can now apply for up to £5,000 to support your inspirational project and make a positive change in society. We’d like to hear from students (from second year and upwards) and early-career researchers with big ambitions who want to step out of their comfort zone to explore, learn, help others, and have new life experiences, locally and around the globe, all in the name of the Common Good.

MSc International Tourism and Events student Serign (pictured) used his 2024 Magnusson Award to start his own music business podcast in English, Mandinka and Wolof languages, as well as delivering workshops for creatives in The Gambia and across Africa.

Find out more about the Magnusson Fund at: www.gcu.ac.uk/magnusson and read more about past winners and their successful projects.

Deadline – 17th February 2025 at 5pm. We will notify shortlisted applicants in February and they will be required to present to a Magnusson Fund Panel in mid-March. For further information please contact Susan Rodger at [email protected] or call 0141 331 8348.

🎓One day till graduation! Let’s go over some key information for tomorrow’s big event:

📍Location:

The Ceremony will take place at the Royal Festival Hall (Southbank Centre

- BIG REMINDER: Due to tube strikes, it’s best to be safe and leave 30 mins earlier than originally planned to avoid delays and disappointment
- Once you walk into the building, there will be a set of stairs that you’ll walk up and be able to see our stations
If you get lost, there will be GCU staff helpers to guide you to the right spot

🎓Merch:

- GCU London Merchandise will be available for purchase beginning 11am on level 2 of the building

🎓Gown and Portraits:

- Gown collection and pre-scheduled portraits will open at 12pm on level 2

✍️Registration:

- Registration will open at 12pm and will close at 1pm on level 1

🎓Ceremony:

- The Ceremony will commence at 2pm for which you will need to be seated at least 30 mins prior
- Items such as flower bouquets will not be permitted in the auditorium and can be handed off to staff with a name tag and put in a safe location for you to retrieve after the ceremony

🎓Alumni:

- Now that you’ve crossed the stage, don’t forget to follow Glasgow Caledonian University Alumni

Are you an International Student wanting to learn more about the UK job market, how to stand out as an applicant, and ace your interviews?

GCU Careers have partnered with Student Circus who will be delivering a series of three webinars on November 4th, 11th, and the 18th. This is open to all GCU students on both campuses. These webinars will cover a range of topics, from employability skills to navigating the graduate job market, with a focus on international students.

Details on each event below:

Event 1: Simplifying Job Search for International Students
Date: 04/11/2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Access Link:
🔗 https://eu.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/340380b2f97f43f28e5c2f1b97a87c0a

Event 2: Personal Branding and Networking for Success
Date: 11/11/2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Access Link:
🔗 https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/e97173efbbb9428391330ec34382ad22

Event 3: Interview Preparation Masterclass
Date: 18/11/2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Access Link:
🔗 https://eu.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/74daf33972934349b39b2d48306a2df7

🎓If you are graduating November 5th, please familiarise yourself with the graduation schedule.

The Ceremony will take place at the Royal Festival Hall and will officially start at 2pm

After you have checked in at the Royal Festival Hall(check in opens 2 hours before the ceremony starts), make your way to collect your gown and hood within the venue.

You must be seated at least 30 minutes before the ceremony starts and your guests must be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony. Late arrivals will not be permitted entry.

For venue directions, please follow this link: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/visit-us/getting-here/

Full details are available on the Graduation section of our website: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/essentials/graduation/graduationday

Congratulations to all of our students who have completed their vivas this week, and good luck to those who have theirs coming up! 🤩🙌

This group of MSc Environmental Management students were the first to defend their work this year 👏

GCU London has expanded its campus with a new state-of-the-art building on Vallance Road, just 10 minutes from Fashion Street 🙌

The £2.1million investment has transformed two floors of a residential development into a learning and teaching hub, comprising five teaching rooms, two computer labs, a student breakout area and a reception area 💙

It wouldn't be without our city's iconic red buses and phone boxes! ❤️

Today is the last day of our festive snaps of London series and we hope you've enjoyed seeing some of the Winter sights over the past 12 days 🤩

Next up in our series is this stunning Christmas tree outside St Paul's Cathedral ✨ 🎄

Did you know that the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral is one of the largest in the world and was inspired by the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome?

Dreaming of a White Christmas with Big Ben as our enchanting backdrop! ❄️✨

Did you know that the timekeeping of the clock is exceptionally accurate, and it is adjusted by adding or removing old pennies on the pendulum? Each penny added or removed adjusts the clock's speed by about two-fifths of a second per day. This unique method has been used to fine-tune the precision of Big Ben's timekeeping for well over a century!

Please note campus will close today at 7pm and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January at 9 am.

Visit gcu.ac.uk/london for more information about opening times and support during the festive period.

Dive into the holiday spirit at Battersea Power Station! 🎄✨

This iconic London landmark is transforming into a festive playground with enchanting Christmas activities. From dazzling light displays to seasonal treats, there's magic in the air.