There are many Skills Workshops to choose from including workshops delivered by GCU staff and external organisations. 

Below you can find the Skills Workshops which are being delivered by GCU staff, external organisations, and employers.

 

Inclusive leadership Adrian Lui - Equality and Diversity Advisor GCU

 

This session aims to help Student Leaders to support a positive and inclusive working and learning environment. As the University for the Common Good, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are embedded in everything that we do. As Student Leaders, you have an important role to play in supporting our EDI commitments not just in your time here at GCU, but as future professionals and decision makers.
 

The online session will provide participants with a range of equality, diversity and inclusion information and awareness, as well as opportunities for discussion. The workshop will include the following topics:

• Roles and responsibilities

• Unconscious bias

• Cultural awareness

• Microaggressions

• Focus on racism and sexual harassment

 

 

Converge Challenge Sheik Abdul Malik - Enterprise Executive

 

Scotland’s universities are hotbeds of innovation and talent but turning great ideas into commercial reality is tough – especially without a road map, funding and a network to guide you along the way. 

Working in partnership with GCU, Converge helps students with game-changing business ideas navigate the journey ahead. Topics will cover:

• Innovation and Idea Generation 
• Pitching Your Business Ideas 

 

 

Scottish Mental Health First Aid

 

The Scottish Mental Health First Aid course (SMHFA) is a 12-hour NHS Scotland training course, carried out over two days, on how to respond to a mental health crisis and information about the most common mental health problems.

Participants develop skills in asking appropriate questions, listening without judgment and giving guidance about where help can be found.

The course covers:

• How to apply the 5 steps of SMHFA

• How to respond if you believe someone is at risk of suicide.

• How to give immediate help until professional help is available.

• What to say and do in a crisis

• The importance of good listening skills

• Practice listening and responding

• Understanding recovery from mental health problems

• Understanding the connection between mental health problems and alcohol and drugs

• Understanding the connection between mental health problems and discrimination

• Basic information about common mental health problems

• Self help information

 

 

For more information contact:

studentleaders@GCUstudents.co.uk