Tag Archives: Students

GCU Students say no to sexual exploitation

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

On International Women’s Day 2013 the GCU Students Union Debating Society held a debate about ending exploitation of women, which the local UCU was pleased to sponsor – here’s a taste of the debate. Thanks to Lesley Roy and Calum … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Caledonian Unions welcome management change of heart over student resit ‘fines’

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

The announcement today that GCU management have withdrawn plans to ‘fine’ students for resits and retaking modules was today welcomed by GCU unions. Speaking on behalf of the University and College Union, branch president Douglas Chalmers said: “We welcome this … Continue reading →

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Academic Unions at GCU call for a re-think on re-sit ‘fines’

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

The GCU branches of the University and College Union (UCU) and the Educational Institute for Scotland (EIS) both called today for the senior management at Glasgow Caledonian University to reconsider their decision to fine students, who need to undertake re-sits … Continue reading →

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Why we support the students

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

A joint statement from UCU and NUS Scotland calls for support from academics for the NUS campaign to reclaim their voice. It says: “Students have been proud to be at the forefront of challenging the Coalition Government’s austerity measures. The … Continue reading →

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