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Welcome to Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a vibrant, innovative, and multi-award winning University for the Common Good. We aim to contribute to society in a manner that embraces yet goes beyond the traditional role. GCU's For the Common Good commitment is brought to life and delivered by students and staff across academic schools and departments. GCU's student experience nurtures knowledge and creativity to address real-world global challenges, transforming our students and others' lives. Ranked in the world's top 150 universities in the Times Higher Education's 200 under 50 league (2017) We have academic schools offering high-quality teaching, innovative facilities, and specialist areas of study We have world-leading and internationally excellent research We are the largest provider of nursing and midwifery education, have experts in renewables, energy, and construction, and we are a leading provider of management, business, law, and social science education We are raising the attainment of talented individuals from all backgrounds through articulation and widening access initiatives such as College Connect and the Caledonian Club Our modern city-center campus provides an excellent learning environment for more than 20,000 students and 1,600 staff from more than 100 countries. GCU's friendly campus community offers: The award-winning Saltire Centre with an extensive academic library Opportunities to study abroad or as part of a global exchange 97% of graduates in work or further study six months after graduating (HESA 2017) £32million Glasgow campus redevelopment completed in 2016 Representation from the GCU Student Association A 90% satisfaction rating in the International Student Barometer 2016 (ISB) All the on-campus facilities you need, including accommodation and health and fitness GCU has received the Cycle Friendly Campus Award from Cycling Scotland – the first of its kind in Scotland GCU was the first university in Scotland to achieve EcoCampus Platinum certification for its environmental practices] Ranked first in Scotland for work experience opportunities Our world-leading and internationally excellent research address societal challenges in building inclusive societies and leading healthy lives in sustainable environments. We deliver applied research and knowledge exchange solutions to private, public, and voluntary sector partners. Glasgow Caledonian University is a distinctive, inclusive, and forward-looking university committed to its social mission to promote the common good. We have become an international center of excellence in higher education, promoting employability, and global citizenship in our graduates. We win awards for our support and commitment to the student experience while delivering innovation through our world-class research in key areas of strength. We have a tradition of widening access to higher education for talented individuals, regardless of their backgrounds. We leverage our intellectual and social capital to benefit the communities we serve in Scotland and internationally. With a modern campus in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant and welcoming city, our university has an excellent learning environment. It includes the Saltire Centre, our award-winning library that provides spaces for social learning and quiet study. Harnessing the latest technologies and industry expertise, Glasgow Caledonian University aims to unlock talent and equip our students with the skills to succeed in an increasingly competitive workplace. We work with the Students' Association to develop our students through the Student Leaders Programme. Through our international partners in China, Oman, and other countries, we facilitate academic and research links and international staff and student exchanges. Research lies at the heart of Glasgow Caledonian University's learning and teaching. The contribution we make to society is as one community, spread throughout the world. Together, our mission is to build inclusive societies, support healthy lives, and develop sustainable environments. We have the power to help deliver the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Through academic research, multi-disciplinary collaborations, and internationally renowned research centers, our impact is felt across society and by those most in need of help. Awarded the honor of CBE for services to education and public health in December 2012, Pamela was elected a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health of the Royal College of Physicians of London in 2002, a Fellow of the Academy for Social Sciences in 2005, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2015 and became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow in 2007. Previously a Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nottingham, Pamela has worked in Geneva as a member of the World Health Organisation's Global Programme on AIDS (1989-90) at Harvard University as a Visiting Professor and Scholar in Health and Human Rights (1992-3) as a Harkness Fellow of the Commonwealth Fund of New York and in London on a seconded post as the first Executive Director of Research at the Health Education Authority for England (1996-99). She is the founding patron of a school for children of sex workers in Domjur, Kolkata, and has researched and written widely on HIV/AIDS, health development, and inequalities in health, focusing on the potential of social action for health. Glasgow Caledonian University provides one of the best learning environments in the UK at our modern campus in Glasgow's heart. The hub of the campus is the striking Saltire Centre. Home to the university library, the building houses hundreds of thousands of books, 1200 study spaces, over 350 computers, and the University's Archives and Special Collections. View full university

In its 21st year of operation, Caledonian College of Engineering (CCE) is a leading private higher education institution providing high-quality technological education for the Sultanate of Oman and the region. The college has produced 1,841 diplomats, 3,386 graduates, and 90 postgraduates since opening its doors in 1996. Today, CCE is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious private academic institutions in the country. It has a student population of over 4000, comprised of 22 nationalities, and around 400 academic, support, and administrative staff, comprised of 21 nationalities. College operations span two modern campuses at Al Hail and Airport Heights, the current location of the college's School of Foundation Studies. The college affiliation with Glasgow Caledonian University in the UK and a close partnership with VIT University in India. It also maintains over 20 other international academic partnerships, enabling students to explore their potential through the exchange, internship, and collaborative research. This approach has resulted in CCE students gaining recognition internationally, exemplified by the recent selection of a CCE graduate in Vienna's UN-sponsored space program. The college has won many awards, including the Best Brand among Private Colleges in Oman (Business Today, Brand Survey), Best Educational Institute in Engineering (World Education Congress, Asia Awards), International Prize for the Best College (European Business Assembly, UK), Green Awards for Education for three consecutive years (OER) and Riyada Award for Best Educational Initiative in Entrepreneurship. In 2016 a brand new laboratory block, the Centre for Research and Innovation, was inaugurated by Her Excellency, the Higher Education Minister. This significant new facility provides specialized laboratories, teaching and learning facilities, and a wide range of modern equipment supportive of the college's research interests. It is distinguished by competencies that include specialist engineering programs, leadership in process and chemical engineering, rigorous academic standards, and a research-driven ethos that brings dynamism to the educational process. The college has close ties with industry, and nearly 70% of CCE graduates find employment or are engaged in further studies. Graduates of the college enjoy a high employability record due to quality programs that fully conform to the Oman Qualifications Framework. All CCE programs meet international standards as prescribed by agencies such as the Quality Assurance Agency, UK, and the All India Council for Technical Education. The independent audit periodically reviews all study programs, and a total quality management system is in place to ensure that high standards are maintained. This system's features include input from the Board of Trustees, external assessors, Academic Council, and assessment boards. International benchmarking helps measure success. A comprehensive professional development program also enhances soft skills and builds on principles inculcated during the Foundation Studies Programme. Research at CCE creates new knowledge and imparts excitement and dynamism to the educational process through the college's CCCI (Caledonian Centre for Creativity and Innovation). View full university