Peter Yetton, the Head of Visas, Immigration Support and Advice, returns to the Common Good Podcast to talk about how the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit will impact on GCU’s ability to recruit students.

In this wide-ranging podcast, Peter sets out the challenges posed by the pandemic and how the University can respond to it, and how it will usher in new ways of working.

He also examines Brexit and how it should be treated as an opportunity for the higher-education sector.

Coronavirus, Brexit and Student Recruitment with Peter Yetton

GCU Students' Association Student President Susan Docherty joins the Common Good Podcast to reflect on her 12 months in office and how she and her team have supported our students throughout the pandemic.
 
Susan discusses being the Student President during "these unprecedented times", the importance of positive mental amongst the student community, the challenges of remote working and her plans for the future.

Supporting Our Students Through the Pandemic with Susan Docherty

Dr Alec Wersun, a Senior Lecturer in the Glasgow School for Business and Society, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about PRME, the Principles for Responsible Management Education, and how GCU has adopted this United Nations-supported initiative to build the business leaders of the future. Dr Wersun charts PRME's journey since it was introduced to the University in 2012, how its been woven into our educational offering, and where he sees the relationship going next.

Taking Pride in PRME with Dr Alec Wersun

Dr Danielle Hutcheon joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about the Men's Sheds initiative and how it supports the mental and physical wellbeing of men around the world. She also explains how it feeds into the Sheds for Sustainable Development Project, which created a toolkit to increase the number of Men's Sheds in the UK and Ireland.

Men's Sheds and the Sheds for Sustainable Development Project with Dr Danielle Hutcheon

Tabitha Nyariki and Priscilla Otuagoma, full-time officers with the GCU Students' Association, join the Common Good Podcast to talk about how the University is marking Black History Month. They outline the table of events before looking at how the meaning of Black History Month has changed over the last year. They also discuss their roles at the Students' Association.

Celebrating Black History Month 2021 with Tabitha Nyariki and Priscilla Otuagoma

Tabita Kristel, a final-year student on the Health Psychology programme, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about her work with Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland and how she provided remote psychological support to stroke survivors and their carers over the lockdown.

She also talks about her journey in academia and her hopes and aspirations for the future.

Helping Stroke Survivors and their Carers Online with Tabita Kristel

GCU Sports Historian Dr Fiona Skillen and Richard McBrearty, a curator at the Scottish Football Museum, join the Common Good Podcast to talk about a new exhibition celebrating Rutherglen Ladies FC, a trailblazing women's football side from the 1920s and 1930s who paved the way for today's superstars. Dr Skillen and Richard discuss how Rutherglen Ladies FC's story had been forgotten until very recently, the rise and fall of the club, and how and why this discovery has "rewritten the history books" about women's football.

The Forgotten Story of Rutherglen Ladies FC with Dr Fiona Skillen and Richard McBrearty

Annamae Burrows, a PhD student in the School of Health and Life Sciences, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about her forthcoming study into the impact of gender and masculinity on male loneliness and social isolation. Annamae outlines the project, which aims to talk to men aged between 18 and 30, and how we define terms like "loneliness" and "masculinity". She also discusses the role alcohol plays within this community and how it helps people communicate their feelings.

The impact of gender and masculinity on male loneliness and social isolation with Annamae Burrows

Dr Paul Baker joins the latest episode of the Common Good Podcast to talk about how the GCU campus in Glasgow has become a haven for birdlife. Dr Baker, a Lecturer in Cell and Molecular Biology and a passionate ornithologist, has been monitoring the campus' bird life for four years and last year he recorded 12 species on campus, including a migratory Woodcock, which may have flown in from as far away as Russia. He discusses why birdlife is thriving and his own role in attracting it to campus, as well as his long-standing interest in ornithology and shares stories of his time spent watching birds.

How GCU became a haven for birdlife with Dr Paul Baker

Adil Rahoo, the outgoing Student President at the GCU Students' Association, joins the Common Good Podcast to look back on his 12 months in office. Adil discusses how he and his team supported the transition from remote learning to face-to-face teaching back on campus, as well as their other successes during his time in office. He also looks to the future and outlines his next steps.

The GCU Students' Association Student President with Adil Rahoo

Anna Talbot, the Programme Co-ordinator with the Rhodes University Community Engagement Team, joins the latest episode of the Common Good Podcast to talk about her work and its importance within South African higher education. Speaking with Julie Adair, Anna discusses why community engagement is vital to universities, her team's outreach work with local schools, and how the University sprung into action during the pandemic.

The Rhodes University Community Engagement Team with Anna Talbot

Dr Chioma Nwafor, a lecturer in financial services, joins the latest episode of the Common Good Podcast to discuss The Paradox of Educational Attainment and Income/Poverty: Has the Nexus Broken?, a new study that examines why there is a disparity between the calibre of education and income amongst Scottish Africans. Dr Nawfor discusses the project and why previous studies into this area have been flawed. She outlines how she carried out the research and how its findings - including the requirement of a new term to replace "BAME" - can be put into practice.

The paradox of educational attainment and income and poverty with Dr Chioma Nwafor

Michail Georgiou, a PhD researcher at the University, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about how living near a blue space can reduce the risk of mental health conditions derived from socio-economic deprivation by 6 per cent. Michail discusses the importance of this project, how it was carried out, and how its findings can be put into a practical context.

How living near a blue space can reduce mental health conditions with Michail Georgiou

Fiona Stewart-Knight, Assistant Vice Principal Business Partnerships and the Director of GCU’s Institute for University to Business Education, joins the latest episode of the Common Good Podcast to talk about the role of her team and its wider work in Scotland and around the world. Fiona discusses how U2B solves problems for industry and some of her proudest achievements.

University 2 Business at GCU with Fiona Stewart-Knight

Professor Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, joins the Common Good Podcast to look back on her 17 years at Glasgow Caledonian University. The Principal discusses how GCU has changed under her leadership, the challenges she faced along the way, and what the future holds when she steps down at the end of December.

Reflections from our Principal and Vice-Chancellor on her GCU journey with Professor Pamela Gillies

Dr Bryan McCann and Dr Ciara Reidy join the Common Good Podcast to talk about the ProActive Minds programme, a knowledge transfer partnership between Glasgow Caledonian University and Sport Aberdeen designed to embed the principles of sports psychology in high schools. Dr McCann and Dr Reidy discuss the genesis of the project, how it will work, and how it could be rolled out across the country.

ProActive Minds with Dr Bryan McCann and Dr Ciara Reidy

Alan Jack, a lecturer in the Department of Applied Video Games, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about his experiences of living with ADHD. Alan, who was diagnosed with ADHD with autistic traits in his late thirties, describes what his life was like before and after his diagnosis, and how he supports students with similar neurodivergent traits. He also talks about games design and how GCU is developing the next generation of video games developers.

Living with ADHD with Alan Jack

Dr Azam Nekahi, a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Power Engineering, and Gail McEwen, a member of the University's Suite of Assessment team, join the latest episode of the Common Good Podcast to talk about Women in Engineering Day 2023. The pair discuss why events like this are important, the barriers that prevent girls and young women from studying STEM subjects, and what needs to be done to change this. They also talk about a new piece of research that explores the harm of gender-coded language and the obstacles in can create.

Women in Engineering Day 2023 with Dr Azam Nekahi and Gail McEwen

Josh Roberts, the Acting Head Student Recruitment (UK) at Glasgow Caledonian University, joins the latest episode of the Common Good Podcast to talk about clearing. Clearing opens for students who received their SQA qualifications on Tuesday 8 August. Josh discusses what it means, how the process works, and how any potential students can get involved. He also provides some hints and tips and dos and don'ts.

Find out more about clearing at Glasgow Caledonian University by visiting gcu.ac.uk/study.clearing or by phoning us on 0800 027 9171.

Clearing at Glasgow Caledonian University with Josh Roberts

Oscar Mendoza, a former political prisoner and Chilean refugee who has lived in Scotland since 1975, joins the Common Good Podcast to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Chilean coup d'état where the democratically elected President Salvador Allende  was overthrown and replaced by a military junta led by General Augusto Pinochet. Speaking with host Craig G Telfer and University Archivist Carole McCallum, Oscar talks about his early life in Chile and the events that led up to 11 September 1973, the day itself, and the immediate aftermath. He then goes on to discuss his 20-month detention under the regime, his exile to Scotland and his time at the Glasgow College of Technology, one of the founding institutions of Glasgow Caledonian University.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Chilean coup d'état with Oscar Mendoza

Professor Katrina Bannigan joins the latest Common Good Podcast to share her experiences of taking part in Points of Pride, one of the most important events that takes place at GCU and gives our staff the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the success and the achievements of their peers and colleagues. Professor Bannigan talks about receiving a nomination, why she nominated others, and what it meant to her both professionally and personally.

Points of Pride 2023 with Professor Katrina Bannigan

Dr Ruth Barn joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about a new approach to tackling diabetes-related foot ulcers in Scotland. Dr Barn and her team have received a grant of almost £300,000 from the Scottish Government's Chief Scientist Office to develop a research project exploring "motivational interviewing", which can empower patients to adopt new lifestyle changes and ultimately reduce ulceration, amputation and death rates among people with diabetes.

Tackling foot ulcers in Scotland with Dr Ruth Barn

Dr Salaheddin Hosseinzadeh, a lecturer in the Department of Cyber Security and Networks, and Dionysios Voutos, a fourth-year student on the programme, join the latest episode of the Common Good Podcast to discuss the development of a cutting-edge cybersecurity project that could be key to safeguarding our critical infrastructure from cyber-attacks – a cyber test bed that has taken the form of a model trainset.

The Cyber Test Playground with Dr Salaheddin Hosseinzadeh and Dionysios Voutos

Dr Patrick Ring, a Reader in Financial Services at Glasgow Caledonian University, and Jack Stanbury, a Senior Project Manager at the University of Bristol, join the Common Good Podcast to discuss Future Finance, a new initiative that aims to enhance innovation and productivity in the sector and help organisations adapt to challenges, ranging from AI and data to changes in regulation and widening access to services. The £1.8million initiative, funded by Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council, is initially being rolled out as a pilot in Scotland today. The pair discuss the genesis of Future Finance, how business can benefit from it, and how it can grow and develop in the future.

Future Finance with Dr Patrick Ring and Jack Stanbury

Dr Gordon Hill, the Assistant Head for International at the School of Health and Life Sciences, sits down with Dilan Aydemir, a first-year PhD student at Glasgow Caledonian University, specialising in pelvic health research. Dilan, originally from Türkiye, previously completed her bachelor's and master's degrees in physiotherapy and rehabilitation before embarking on her PhD journey at Glasgow Caledonian University.

During their conversation, Gordon and Dilan explore her experiences of moving to Scotland, adapting to life in Glasgow, and the various challenges she has encountered along the way. They also discuss important topics such as scholarships, student support, and ways for international students to engage with the local community.

Dilan's research focuses on the conservative treatment of endometriosis-associated pain, a complex and often debilitating condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Her goal is to identify new therapeutic targets and develop effective, evidence-based physiotherapy treatments to alleviate pain, improve quality of life, and enhance sexual function for women suffering from endometriosis. By emphasising non-surgical and non-pharmacological options, Dilan aims to reduce the burden of this condition.

Join us as Dilan shares her excitement about the potential impact of her work and her commitment to advancing the field of endometriosis research.

(The perfect corporate podcast intro used in this podcast is by Lundstroem and is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.)

Global Voices: Research Journey from the School of Health and Life Sciences

In this podcast, Dr. Gordon Hill meets with Dr. Natalia Farmer, Lecturer in Social Work, and Amaka Ofili, a recent graduate of the MSc in Social Work program. Amaka is now working as a Social Worker in Glasgow, within the Children and Families team.

Amaka, who moved to Scotland from Nigeria to pursue her studies, shares with Gordon and Natalia her motivation to become a Social Worker and what led her to choose Glasgow Caledonian University. In the podcast, Amaka discusses her experiences of moving to a new country and her dissertation, which explored the experiences of African students. Together, Amaka, Natalia, and Gordon also highlight the support available at Glasgow Caledonian University for students, emphasizing the value of learning from the experiences of past students.

Natalia provides insight into the Social Work programs at Glasgow Caledonian University, including international opportunities within the Department of Social Work, her own research, and the various roles that Social Work graduates can pursue.

If you are interested in Social Work programs at Glasgow Caledonian University, this is the podcast for you!

(The corporate podcast intro used in this podcast is by Lundstroem and is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.)

Global Voices: A Social Work Journey from the School of Health and Life Sciences

In the latest podcast in the Global Voices series Dr Gordon Hill meets up with Lisa Forrest, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, first year student, Rosie Howes and Blessing Christian, a second year student. Both Rosie and Blessing are studying the MSc Pre-Registration programme in Occupational Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University.

In the podcast, Blessing and Rosie tell us about what motivated them to apply to GCU, what is was like arriving in Glasgow, details about their programme and give us some great hints and tips for new international students.

Lisa also tells us about her experiences of meeting international applicants overseas, the vibrant discussions in the OT classes and about international opportunities in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Gordon, Lisa, Rosie and Blessing also discuss the support available at GCU for international students

This is a must listen for everyone who is applying for or starting Occupational Therapy at GCU.

Global Voices: Experiences of the MSc Pre-Registration Occupational Therapy programme

Professor Carol Emslie joins the second episode of The Common Good Podcast to discuss her research into the relationship between alcohol and gender. Speaking with Craig G Telfer, Professor Emslie examines the differences between men's and women's alcohol consumption, problem drinking within the older community, and how Glasgow Caledonian University's research has played a part in shaping Scottish Government policy.

The Relationship between Alcohol and Gender with Professor Carol Emslie

Professor John McKendrick joins the latest episode of the Common Good Podcast to talk about his research into poverty. He gives a definition of the term and examines its prevalence in modern Scottish society, before looking at how the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the situation for people living in poverty. Professor McKendrick also speaks about research conducted by the Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit at the GCU, which he co-directs, as well as his career as a professional football referee.

Understanding Poverty in Scotland with Professor John McKendrick

Alan O'Neill, Glasgow Caledonian University's Director of IT, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about how he and his team successfully transitioned GCU to remote learning and teaching at the start of the lockdown. Alan talks about how quickly the IT department reacted to the coronavirus pandemic, how they tackled any issues and what the future holds for working from home.

How GCU Transitioned to Remote Learning with Alan O'Neill

Douglas Little, GCU's Director of Estates, returns to the Common Good Podcast to look in depth at the University's Safe Return to Campus programme. Douglas goes through the various guidelines and discusses how they will be implemented when students and staff are back on campus later in the month.

Safe Return to Campus with Douglas Little

Patrick Quinn, a Senior Lecturer in Audio Technology, joins the Common Good Podcast to talk about Celtic Connections on Campus, one of the most celebrated events in the GCU calendar. Patrick discusses its genesis and evolution, and what shape it will take this year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. He also looks back on his journey in academia and the challenges of working in the current climate.

Celebrating Celtic Connections on Campus with Patrick Quinn

Professor John McKendrick returns to the Common Good Podcast to discuss child poverty in Scotland and the steps being taken to alleviate the issue. Professor McKendrick talks about his research with the Scottish Poverty and Information Research Unit has informed a grab-and-go scheme designed to give schoolchildren a free breakfast.

Alleviating Child Poverty in Scotland with Professor John McKendrick

Glasgow Caledonian University's podcasts showcase the very best of GCU's research and explains how it benefits people and communities locally, nationally and around the world.

Glasgow Caledonian University

Popular tracks