Social Innovation
Driving social change
We aim to work with third sector organisations and businesses to develop efficient, sustainable services that will provide social and economic benefits for local, national and international communities.
Glasgow Caledonian University's 2015 Vision, inspired by the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, outlines our commitment to combatting disadvantage in a strategic, experienced and knowledgeable way.
Masters in Citizenship and Human Rights in partnership with SCVO
Our curiosity driven approach has led Glasgow Caledonian University to collaborate with SCVO to design and deliver a work based learning Masters in Citizenship and Human Rights for Third Sector leaders. If you are a professional or volunteer working between state and market with an interest in promoting the principles of human rights, this programme will give you in-depth views of Globalisation and Migration; Leadership, Equality and Social Responsibility.
Find out more about the programme or read the Study Guide.
MSc in Social Enterprise
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has taken a groundbreaking step forward in educating and promoting the social enterprise sector and together with the Social Enterprise Academy (SEA) has developed Scotland’s first MSc in Social Enterprise. The MSc is the only postgraduate degree in Scotland designed specifically for the social enterprise sector - a result of GCU’s recognition that social enterprises are a growing sector of profitable businesses, and agents for positive change defined by their social and environmental missions.
Bursaries are available to support students starting the MSc programme in 2012. Full details.
Find out more by looking at our Study Guide or talking to our programme leader Dr John Connell on 0141 331 8278 or J.Connell@gcu.ac.uk
Women in Scotland’s Economy
The Women in Scotland’s Economy series is a programme for debate, discussion and challenge in gender equality and equality analysis in the development of economic policy. The programme of seminars, debates and conferences will run over the coming year, ending with an international conference in October 2011.
Contact the Applied Knowledge Exchange for more information about working with Glasgow Caledonian University in your community.
- Our Practices
Fostering close links between universities, business and government is key in developing solutions for a wide range of social and environmental issues. We are building collaborative relationships with a range of private, public and third sector organisations.
- Current Thinking
Our work in the area of social innovation as well as the latest developments and practices within this field.
