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Sports ClubsGCU Sports Clubs are collectively known as GCU Wolvesand getting involved can help you to make new friends,have some fun, be active and feel good. There arearound 30 different clubs, all organised by GCUstudents. Most hold weekly activities and participatein competitions throughout the year. You can alsovolunteer to be on a club committee and could beresponsible for co-ordinating activities, leading theteam on the pitch or organising social events. If youdon’t find a club you like then you can start your own.Sports club membership includes personal accidentinsurance and where applicable use of club equipment,coaching, facilities, competition entry fees and subsidisedtransport; however, some sports clubs may make an additionalcharge for each activity.www.GCUstudents.co.uk/sportI cannotrecommendenough how beneficialjoining a sports club is to yourmental, physical and emotionalwellbeing. Whether it be a new sportor something you’ve done before,joining a club is a fun new experienceregardless of if you’re in it socially orcompetitively.ANANDA BRUCEWOMEN’S BASKETBALL CLUB12 | www.GCUstudents.co.uk
NightlineVolunteeringGlasgow Students’ Nightline (GSN) is a confidential listening andinformation service run by trained student volunteers, for students.GSN is available Monday-Friday, from 7pm to 7am during term time and can becontacted by phone (0141 334 9516), or online for chat service via the websitewww.glasgowstudentsnightline.com.Volunteers from GCU, Strathclyde University and Glasgow Univeristy are recruitedin September and January each year –more information and to apply go towww.glasgowstudentsnightline.com/volunteering-with-us.SustainabilityWe take the ethos of sustainability seriously. We work hard to reduce our impact on theenvironment and to support student led sustainability campaigns and societies.Here are some of the ways you can get involved:• Join the Ethical and Environmental Network. Be involved in developing andimplementing this year’s green campaign!• Join a society that focuses on sustainability. For example the Fashion Society or theCommon Good Society.• Start your own sustainability-focused society. Bee-keeping society anyone?We were one of the first Students’ Associations in the country to offer accredited CarbonLiteracy Training. In 2019, we successfully campaigned to re-open the outdoor learningspace on the roof of the Library, increasing green space on campus by 300 m 2 . With thehelp of Student Voice and Ideas, we successfulworked with the University on switching tosustainable take-away utensils in catering outlets.Because of this work (and so much more) we wereawarded Excellent status from the Green Impactaccreditation scheme.www.GCUstudents.co.uk/eandewww.GCUstudents.co.uk | 13
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