Coronavirus

You have six elected student executive officers:

President, Kayla-Megan Burns: strathunion.president@strath.ac.uk

VP Community, Ru Wallace: strathunion.vpcommunity@strath.ac.uk

VP Education, Chelbi Hillan: strathunion.vpeducation@strath.ac.uk

VP Inclusion, Rachel Cairns: strathunion.vpinclusion@strath.ac.uk

VP Sport, Eilidh Sneddon: strathunion.vpsport@strath.ac.uk

VP Welfare,Benn Rapson: strathunion.vpwelfare@strath.ac.uk

Non executive officers: https://www.strathunion.com/voice/studentexec/nonexec/

Faculty Reps: https://www.strathunion.com/voice/studentreps/facultyreps/

Department Reps: https://ussa-dev.ukmsl.net/voice/studentreps/classreps/

Class Reps: https://www.strathunion.com/voice/studentreps/classreps/

Freshers is very important to all of us and this year, it will be different from the traditional Freshers experience. We have changed the name to Welcome and extended the period to one month, creating: Welcome Month! This month is packed with activities online and lots of ways to meet each other. For a full list of events and more information about Welcome Month, please follow this link: https://www.strathunion.com/welcome/

We have many options for you to become a student representative. We have class reps, faculty reps, halls reps, liberation reps and of course our student executive officers. Our elections are held in March every year for the student executive roles. For more info about strath Reps, please go here: https://ussa-dev.ukmsl.net/voice/studentreps/ for more info about Elections, please go here: https://ussa-dev.ukmsl.net/elections/ for more info about the Student Officers, please go here: https://ussa-dev.ukmsl.net/voice/studentexec/

The Students Union is a charity and we have lots of volunteering opportunities that help to keep the charity full of activities and events. We also provide volunteering opportunities in the wider community. Our Volunteers join together each year to celebrate their achievements at the Star Award. You can find more information here: https://www.strathunion.com/volunteering/

The Union has a range of food and drink offerings for students. The Yard Bar will reopen in October- follow our social media to be amongst the first to know more!

We have over 200 clubs and societies, offering a range of options from academic, community, r to find out more, please go here: https://www.strathunion.com/clubs-socs/

Using your student card can get you a long way! With Student Cards not in publication at the moment, you can use the University App to verify your student status (check with the service provider to confirm this). We work with local and global businesses to find the best deals for you, ranging from cocktails, food and deliveries, to headphones and technology: www.strathlife.com You can also access free discounts at Unidays and Student Beans. Totum is a paid discount service that also offers a wide range of student savings.

To be able to login to the website, you must firstly be registered with the University and not have opted out from the Union. If you have done all of this and you are still having problems, please contact us for more assistance.

All students are members of their Union and your membership is free

If you have lost something in the Union, you can contact phil.reavey@strath.ac.uk to find out if it’s been left in the Union.

We do everything we can to make sure the service you receive is of an excellent standard, and we welcome your feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us strathunion.feedback@strath.ac.uk

There is potential for Glasgow Taxis Cup League to extend the excitement of the event! Hopefully we will retain the cup and Glasgow will continue to bleed maroon! https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/17515546.taxis-cup-strathclyde-victory-ends-glasgows-eight-year-winning-streak/#:~:text=The University of Strathclyde have,at 10 locations on Wednesday

The gym is open, subject to Scottish Government restrictions – watch their website and socials for updates! https://www.strath.ac.uk/strathclydesport/ Also, you can follow Eilidh Sneddon Vice President Sport for more informaiton: @snedsisvpsport

The Union has an online job shop https://www.strathunion.com/opportunities/careers/ we guarantee that every job listed here will pay the Living Wage (minimum £8.71) and there is not a zero-hour contract in sight!

Yes, you should apply for a NI number as soon as possible. You can still start applying for jobs while you await your number. To apply for National Insurance number: 0300 200 3500

Info on applying for NI number here: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Working/Employers-income-tax-National-Insurance?q=National+insurance+number&ExactMatch=#layer-3767

At the moment the service is open only for those who entered the UK on a visa. However, you should be able to start working without one as long as you have proof you can work here. More info: https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number

The Disability and Wellbeing Service has loads of online resources and you can still access one to one support with health and mental health at the moment. https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/disabilityandwellbeing/

There are safe taxis available outside the airport all day and night :) Just follow the signs, but Glasgow airport is small and you can’t miss them!

The UKCISA website has all the latest information

You should apply to the EU settlement scheme by 30/06/2021. You will probably get the pre-settled status, which guarantees all your current rights for the next 5 years. After that, you will need to apply again.

Here’s a nice step by step guide: https://www.gov.uk/eusettledstatus.

You can contact the University: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/beforeyouarrive/visasimmigration/

If you are living in University or Private halls of residence you will not receive a Council Tax bill.

If you live in private rented accommodation you will receive a demand for Council Tax payment, however once you have registered with the University, you can print a Council Tax certificate from Pegasus (Personal Tab – letter doesn’t need to be stamped). You should send this to the Council Tax Office that sent you the demand. Note: If living with non-students then you may have to pay council tax. See: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/Council-Tax?q=council+tax&ExactMatch=

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studentlifecycle/letterscounciltaxbankstatus/

Students who are living in University Halls elect their Halls reps each year, this year, elections are delayed until all students have arrived. You will be able to get more information from the Halls office.

Yes, if you are living in one of the University’s halls of residence. Instructions should be provided in your room on how to get onto the University network.

If you are living in private halls such as Unite, Victoria Hall etc, ask at reception. You may have to pay an additional charge.

If you are living in a flat in the private rented sector you will need to arrange a contract. You will need a telephone line. It is best to check online for the best deals, check the length of contracts etc.

Cable.co.uk is an OFCOM regulated independent price comparison site (compares broadband, TV and phones) - www.cable.co.uk

https://www.strath.ac.uk/media/1newwebsite/documents/Guide_to_campus_life_2020-21.pdf

You will not receive a student card right away.

At the moment, student cards are not being produced for new students due to COVID-19 restrictions. You still need to upload your photo during registration as this is used within the University for identification purposes, as well as for your card production.

The situation is regularly under review and when it is safe for both staff and students we will begin to produce student cards. When this happens you will be notified via email, and the website will be updated.

It’s likely you’ll need to make an appointment to collect your card. You’ll be told how to do this when the service is available.

Until cards are available you will be able to access the library without a student card. You'll need to download the Strathclyde app, or visit the kiosk at the library entrance, and use your DS username and password to create a temporary ID which will let you in to the library.

If you need to prove you are a registered student, you can download a student status letter from Pegasus. You can request this letter under the ‘Personal’ tab. You must have completed online registration before you can receive the letter.

You can complete registration online. International students will need to upload an immigration document as part of the process.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/registration/

After you complete registration, you will be able to choose any electives or optional classes permitted by your programme and enrol for them via PEGASUS.

Undergraduates should make sure you have enrolled on 120 credits for the year unless advised otherwise by your adviser of studies or programme leader.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/coronavirus/students/

Your app provides all the information you need including timetables, events, library and much more Strathclyde App.

New students should receive their DS usernames and passwords before their first semester arrival at Strathclyde when they are “valid to register”. These are the login details students will need to log in to their personal IT account.

Links on https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/it/ give students more detail on how to access accounts

Students who haven’t received their login details can request such information can contact the helpdesk:

Email: help@strath.ac.uk

Telephone: 0141 548 4444 / extension 4444

For info on accessing emails: https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/it/use/email/

Free software for students, and recommended laptop specifications: https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/it/use/softwareandhardware/

You can find out University contact details here https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/ and look for your department in Advanced Search. Alternatively you can contact registration@strath.ac.uk

You can find your timetable at https://www.strath.ac.uk/timetables/ and on the App, your Adviser of Studies details can be found on the Curriculum tab on PEGASUS.

Your are expected to engage in orientation and induction activities from 14st September. Teaching will start online on 21 September. Face to face teaching is scheduled to begin from week 4 in some departments – this will be a gradual implementation.

How to pay: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/feesfunding/howtopay/

Payment plans: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/feesfunding/howtopay/tuitionfees/

Tuition fee information: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/feesfunding/tuitionfees/

Sponsored students must provide Finance with a copy of their signed sponsorship letter by scanning and emailing it to sponsor-letters@strath.ac.uk , quoting your registration number.

You can find up-to-date information https://www.strath.ac.uk/coronavirus/students/ The University updates this page together with social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are good sources when information changes quickly.

The University departments each run their own Twitter accounts, it could be worth following them

Also add the Exec on Facebook, here is a link to their webpage for you to find

The library is open for independent study so no group work is allowed. No food or drink is allowed inside and you have to wear a face covering. There should be more helpful info in this video - https://youtu.be/Lj2CyszR7i8

University linked page with more information - https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/library/coronavirus/welcomebacktothelibrary/

This page displays the opening hours below and shares the library twitter account as a place for students to check for updates @UniStrathLibIT.

SAAS have produced a detailed FAQs for questions that student may have about their funding and how it’s been impacted by Covid-19: https://www.saas.gov.uk/news/saas-coronavirus-faq

https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/keydates/keydates2020-21/