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  Glasgow Caledonian University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Glasgow Caledonian University is a university in Glasgow, Scotland.
Glasgow Caledonian began in 1875 as a small college with 110 students.
Glasgow Caledonian University was constituted by an Act of Parliament on 1st April 1993 as a result of a merger between Glasgow Polytechnic and The Queen's College, Glasgow.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glasgow_Caledonian_University   (765 words)

  
 Glasgow Caledonian University | Higher | EducationGuardian.co.uk
Despite being one of the largest universities in Scotland, with a huge range of vocational programmes, class sizes are small and an open door policy is extended to students by lecturing staff.
Widening access is central to Glasgow Caledonian's educational philosophy: many students hail from the local area and 25% of young full-time first degree entrants come from backgrounds not normally associated with higher education, well above the benchmark for this type of university.
University sports bursary, plus scholarships for travel and tourism students which is around £3,000 a year for each successful student.
education.guardian.co.uk /higher/universityguide/profile/story/0,,485922,00.html   (232 words)

  
 Glasgow Caledonian University and Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman - May 2005
In its Commentary, the University described the partnership as 'the most well developed collaboration in terms of size and scope' in which it was currently involved, and indicated that it had adopted the main principles of the arrangement as a model for its other emerging overseas collaborations.
The University is not directly involved in these processes, although the commendable treatment of SSCG matters in the APA (where an analysis of key issues is presented and the minutes of meetings are included as an appendix) gives the University ample evidence of student involvement in quality assurance.
The University did not state whether it considered the link with the College to be representative of its procedures and practice in other overseas collaborative arrangements, although it did state that it had adopted the main principles of the arrangement as a model for other emerging overseas collaborations.
www.qaa.ac.uk /reviews/reports/overseas/RG188GlasgowOman.asp   (8859 words)

  
 GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, UK - CALEDONIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ...
Caledonian Business School is the largest of its kind in Scotland and is part of a modern university, on a hi-tech campus, providing cutting-edge programmes — all ensuring that the learning environment is of direct benefit to career development.
Glasgow Caledonian University is acknowledged as one of the leading vocational education providers in the country - we really are an institution “Where careers come first”.
Glasgow Caledonian University is rightly regarded as an extremely welcoming and friendly place in which to study.
www.ceebd.co.uk /ceeed/un/uk/glasgow_caledonian_mba.htm   (1516 words)

  
 Glasgow Caledonian University - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Glasgow Caledonian University, institution of higher education in Glasgow, south-west central Scotland.
The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is the second oldest...
Glasgow, University of, institution of higher education in Glasgow, Scotland, the second oldest university in Scotland and the fourth oldest in the...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Glasgow_Caledonian_University.html   (98 words)

  
 Enhancement-led institutional review - Glasgow Caledonian University
University staff indicated that they were aware of this possibility, but did not wish to abandon programme re-approval until the effectiveness of ELISR had been evaluated.
The University's mission, which is articulated in its '2010 Vision' includes the aims to be entrepreneurial in approach; innovative in programmes, learning, research and knowledge transfer; inclusive of all sectors of society; and responsive to the needs of individuals, employers and other stakeholders.
The University is clearly committed to raising the profile of learning and teaching, as exemplified through the establishment of the Caledonian Academy, a major initiative aimed at developing a critical mass of expertise in teaching, learning and assessment.
www.qaa.ac.uk /reviews/reports/institutional/GlasgowCal06/contents.asp   (16591 words)

  
 Speech at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland
The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University,
The daily work of both the city and the university are complimentary, to the extent that the success of one is dependent on the progress of the other.
Through collaboration between your distinguished university and our two higher education institutions, we are working together to ensure that our people have an opportunity to lead better and healthier lives, as a result of using modern medical techniques and sharing information and expertise with you.
www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/history/mbeki/2001/tm0613.html   (2596 words)

  
 Aimhigher: Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the largest universities in Scotland, offering a wide range of learning, research and knowledge transfer opportunities on a national and international basis.
Glasgow Caledonian University is amongst the most modern in the UK, which ensures that our students have access to the most up-to-date facilities.
Caledonian is a University that has placed access to lifelong learning at the heart of its mission and our established position as the leading institution in part-time undergraduate education proves how important a priority it is.
www.aimhigher.ac.uk /universities___colleges___hei/scotland/glasgow_caledonian_university.cfm   (1029 words)

  
 Our Connections - Choose Caledonian - Caledonian MBA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The Caledonian MBA is provided by the Graduate Academy of Business, which has recently been established to further enhance the Business Schools reputation for providing high quality postgraduate, post-experience and professional programmes to both organisations and graduates across Scotland.
Applied research is central to the mission of the Caledonian Business School, it is critical in ensuring the quality and relevance of our portfolio provision.
If you choose to study at Glasgow Caledonian University you will benefit from the university’s worldwide profile, and have the opportunity to meet, and get to know, some of the many international students who are studying with us.
www.thecaledonianmba.com /choose/connections.html   (374 words)

  
 The Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland) Order of Council 1993   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The Secretary of State has established Glasgow Caledonian University with effect from 1st April 1993 by order under section 46 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 ("the 1992 Act").
The University Court will be a body corporate in accordance with section 45 of the 1992 Act.
Part III sets out the objects of the University and the principal function of the University Court to conduct the University and to carry out and promote its objects.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si1993/Uksi_19930556_en_9.htm   (321 words)

  
 Glasgow Caledonian University chooses folio by ePortaroTM
Glasgow Caledonian University is the first UK University to purchase folio, the leading enterprise level, electronic portfolio system from the UK distributor Sentient Learning.
Glasgow Caledonian University will be implementing folio in September 2004, joining Stanford and Drexel, two major US universities; and other institutions in Europe and Australia.
Glasgow Caledonian University will be joining leading universities in America, Australia and Europe in offering the most powerful, multi-purpose electronic portfolio system available to their students and academic staff.
www.pressbox.co.uk /detailed/Education/Glasgow_Caledonian_University_chooses_folio_by_ePortaroTM_16452.html   (464 words)

  
 The Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland) Order of Council 1993
(c) The University Court shall be responsible for the holding and conduct of elections for the appointment of governors under sub-paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii).
(5) The University Court shall make rules for the duration of the terms of office of governors appointed under article 8(2) or elected under article 8(4) or co-opted under article 9, which rules may be revoked and replaced, or varied, by further rules made by the University Court.
No governor may be bound when speaking or voting at meetings of the University Court by mandates given by others except when acting under approved arrangements as a proxy for another member of the University Court.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si1993/Uksi_19930556_en_5.htm   (1650 words)

  
 Caledonian College of Engineering   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
With recognition by the Ministry of Higher Education as a University College and by its parent University the Glasgow Caledonian University UK for its high academic standards, Caledonian is truly a hallmark of quality learning and teaching.
The result of this test is used to determine the best course of study for the student, from direct entry to a degree programme, or entry to a Foundation studies programme of 1, 2 or 3 semesters.
This is part of the philosophy of Caledonian College, in that we wish to see our students succeed, therefore our task is to best prepare them for study, and success.
www.caledonianoman.org /growth.php?menu=1   (361 words)

  
 Welcome from our Principal : Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University provides a stimulating, vibrant and accessible environment for learning, teaching and applied research.
We strive to listen and to take account of a range of views from our staff, students and external partners and aim to: strengthen our existing links with industry; have a sharper international focus and commit more fully to the social development of the communities we serve.
Glasgow Caledonian is a special place – why not take this chance to enhance your current skills or change your future by exploring our website further to discover our wide ranging portfolio of available programmes.
www.caledonian.ac.uk /the-university/about/welcome.html   (200 words)

  
 Caledonian Taekwondo - Our Centre - Club History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
In 1995 Caledonian Taekwondo was formed at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Due to the club's location in the University district of Glasgow there are students from Portugal, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and England.
Now that we have our own centre we offer a wide variety of classes for all age groups and abilities, as well as space for individuals to train on their own, and membership of the brand new fitness suite.
www.caledoniantkd.com /history.htm   (359 words)

  
 Caledonian College of Engineering Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Caledonian College of Engineering is affiliated to Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland U.K. GCU has a tradition of quality education, research, constancy and training that dates back to 1875.
At present there are over 1,200 highly qualified and experienced teaching staff within 23 teaching departments, committed to helping students in their studies and careers.
The university has an extensive and experienced Student Services Department that provides students with support in all non-academic areas.
www.cce.edu.om /aboutus/01_affilication.asp   (199 words)

  
 Catholic Chaplaincy - Glasgow Caledonian University
The Catholic Chaplaincy aims to provide a variety of activities during the academic year: liturgy and worship, prayer and spirituality, faith awareness, and social awareness.
Mass will be celebrated in the University on Holydays of Obligation, on Ash Wednesday, and on other days as advertised.
Students are especially welcome to join us at the local parish, Saint Mungo's, which is about 5 minutes walk from the Campus, beside the Powerleague Five-a-side Soccer.
www.caleyfaith.org   (232 words)

  
 Country index of university museums (UK)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
[Bournemouth University] [Edinburgh University] [Glasgow Caledonian University] [Glasgow School of Art] [Heriot-Watt University] [Leeds University] [University of Aberdeen] [University of Birmingham] [University of Cambridge] [University of Dundee] [University of East Anglia] [University of Glasgow] [University of Newcastle upon Tyne] [University of Oxford] [University of Reading] [University of St Andrews] [University of Stirling] [University of Wales]
University Art Collections and Gallery, University Library, Leeds.
Marischal Museum contains a wealth of curious and beautiful objects colletced by generations of friends and graduates of the University.
sunsite.wits.ac.za /mus/uk.htm   (434 words)

  
 Speech at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, 13 June 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Speech at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, 13 June 2001
The purpose was to discover the hidden unifying laws of all things, to deepen the spirit, to make profound the sensitivities of the individual to the universe and to become more creative.
This group stresses the importance of capacities and mechanisms that enable people to make their own choices about the good life - to decide what sort of 'third way' they want to pursue.
www.dfa.gov.za /docs/speeches/2001/mbek0613.htm   (2648 words)

  
 Cullen Centre for Risk and Governance
Glasgow Caledonian University possesses unique expertise, at a national and international level of excellence, in a number of areas of applied research, which can be themed under the broad heading of risk and governance.
In the past, this expertise was spread throughout different units, such as the Divisions of Risk; Accounting and Finance; and Management, and the Schools of Built and Natural Environment and Health and Social Care.
Hosted by Caledonian Business School, the Cullen Centre for Risk and Governance (CRaG) brings together staff in one single research unit which is able to act as a dynamic partner for meeting the research needs of industry, public and voluntary sector bodies.
www.caledoniancrag.com   (252 words)

  
 InterSites: Glasgow Caledonian University
How to get there: Glasgow well connected to all regions of the UK by train (5 1/2 hours from London to Glasgow Central, under an hour from Edinburgh), by coach (8 1/2 hours from London to Buchanan Bus Station), by air (1 hour flight from London to Glasgow Airport) and by road (M8).
University in walking distance of Buchanan Street bus station and of Central and Queens Street stations; well served by local buses and underground (Cowcaddens/Buchanan Street); 7 miles from Glasgow Airport, 22 from Prestwick Airport.
Accommodation: 15+% of first years in university accommodation (priority given to first years from some distance, particularly international students or those with special needs).
www.intersites.co.uk /8220   (450 words)

  
 School of Engineering, Science and Design
A recent visit to Glasgow Caledonian University by a distinguished Canadian Professor is an example of the increasing collaboration between our Caledonian Centre for Engineering Education (CCEE) and an International Network of Engineering Education Centres in Universities around the world.
Professor Gosha Zywno, a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ryerson University in Toronto, is also a research associate of Ryerson Centre for Engineering Education (RCEE).
GCU and Ryerson have many similarities in their background and in the constituencies they serve; both received the University Charter in the early nineties, and share a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.
www.ee.ryerson.ca /~gosha/Caledonian.htm   (369 words)

  
 Glasgow University Archive Services - About Us - Publications - Dunaskin News - April 2002 - Featured Collection: ...
The Christina W. Bell Collection not only consists of material relating to her time at the Glasgow and West of Scotland College of Domestic Science, but includes items showing how her studies were used throughout the rest of her life.
This Collection goes hand in hand with the part of Glasgow Caledonian’s Institutional Archive that covers The Glasgow and West of Scotland College of Domestic Science (Incorporated), 1908 to 1975.
More information concerning the archives holding of Glasgow Caledonian University can be found at http://www.lib.gcal.ac.uk/speccoll/archives.htm.
www.archives.gla.ac.uk /about/dunaskin/apr2002/cbell.html   (298 words)

  
 PlanIT Plus - Universities in Scotland
This dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking University started in 1875, as a small college with 110 students.
It is one of the largest universities in Scotland with
Glasgow Caledonian runs over 50 part time degree courses.
www.planitplus.net /learningzone/he/?AID=12   (464 words)

  
 Glasgow Caledonian University UNISON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Glasgow Caledonian University UNISON branch will be striking on Tuesday 28th March to protest against the unreasonable attack on the local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
It is deeply regrettable that we are now in a position that because of the unreasonable stance of the Scottish Executive, Glasgow Caledonian University will be closed tomorrow.
People pay into the pension scheme all their lives and expect the Government to honour their side of the deal, our members deserve to get the pension the thought they were signing up for.
www.gcuunison.co.uk   (342 words)

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