We are Strath Union, your Students’ Union - the beating heart of activity for students on Strathclyde campus since 1964.
About Us
We run events year-round where you can let loose, let go, just throw a couple shapes and put your skills on show.
Events
We provide free and confidential advice for students, covering academic support, wellbeing and more.
Advice
University is all about finding friends, finding community, and finding yourself.
Societies
Sports Union
We exist to represent all students at the University of Strathclyde. We make sure your voice is heard across the University and beyond.
Voice
Enhance your CV, develop skills, find a part-time job and get more involved with your local community.
Opportunities
The Union is a great place to meet friends, study, grab lunch or take a break. Have a look and discover our variety of venues.
Food & Drink
Bag the latest Strath branded merch, get the latest student deals and explore memberships available at the Union!
Shop
Students can run to represent their peers in our elections, with a range of roles reflecting different areas of student life and community. Which one is right for you?
Full-time paid positions
This role serves as the main representative of Strathclyde students as union members. The Union President provides strategic leadership, represents students at the highest levels of the University and beyond, and ensures that the views, needs, and concerns of students shape decision-making, policy, and practice.
Role Description
This role serves as the main representative of Strathclyde students as community members. The Activities President will be responsible for developing, expanding, and promoting social and community-based offerings for students, including societies, events, and volunteering opportunities.
This role serves as the main representative of Strathclyde students as scholars. The Education President is responsible for ensuring that students have the best learning experience whilst studying at Strathclyde by implementing and developing education policies, as well as supporting the student rep system.
This role serves as the main representative of Strathclyde students with under-represented identities. The Inclusion President champions equality, diversity, and inclusion, working with under-represented groups, faith and culture societies, and marginalised groups.
This role serves as the main representative of Strathclyde students as active individuals. The Sports President is responsible for representing members to the University and external audiences, campaigning to widen participation in sport and physical activity, and supporting the development of the sports clubs.
Part-time positions receiving an honorarium payment normally held for 12 months.
Faculty Reps represent students’ views and interests at faculty-wide meetings and committees, as well as in Union committees and meetings. They support the programme reps in their faculty and act as a link between programme reps, University staff and the Union.
There is one Undergraduate Faculty Rep role for each of the four faculties. Reps must be enrolled as an undergraduate student within the faculty they are representing.
The Race Equality Officer promotes inclusivity on campus and is a spokesperson and advocate for racial justice. This Officer sits on the Strath Union's Inclusion Committee and directly reports to the Inclusion President. They work closely with Executive Officers and other Equality Officers on campaigns concerning racial justice and equality.
The officer must self-define as a student within the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic community.
The Disability Equality Officer promotes inclusivity on campus and is a spokesperson and advocate for justice for the disabled community. This Officer sits on the Strath Union's Inclusion Committee and directly reports to the Inclusion President. They work closely with Executive Officers and other Equality Officers on campaigns concerning disability justice and equality.
The officer must self-define as disabled.
The International Students' Officer promotes inclusivity on campus and is a spokesperson and advocate for issues that impact international students. This Officer sits on both the Strath Union's Inclusion Committee and the Education Committee and reports to both the Inclusion President and the Education President. They work closely with other Equality Officers, Faculty Reps and Executive Officers on campaigns concerning International Students.
The officer must be an international student enrolled at University of Strathclyde and be subject to international tuition fees.
The LGBTQ+ Equality Officer promotes inclusivity on campus and is a spokesperson and advocate for justice for the LGBTQ+ community. This Officer sits on the Strath Union's Inclusion Committee and directly reports to the Inclusion President. They work closely with Executive Officers and other Equality Officers on campaigns concerning LGBTQ+ justice and equality.
The officer must self-define as LGBTQ+.
The Women’s Equality Officer promotes inclusivity on campus and is a spokesperson and advocate for women’s justice. This Officer sits on the Strath Union's Inclusion Committee and directly reports to the Inclusion President. They work closely with Executive Officers and other Equality Officers on campaigns concerning women’s justice and equality.
The officer must self-define as a woman.
Postgraduate Research Faculty Reps represent students’ views and interests at faculty-wide meetings and committees, as well as in Union committees and meetings. They support the department reps in their faculty and act as a link between department reps, University staff and the Union.
There is one Postgraduate Research Faculty Rep role for each of the four faculties. Reps must be enrolled as a postgraduate research student within the faculty they are representing.
Postgraduate Taught Faculty Reps represent students’ views and interests at faculty-wide meetings and committees, as well as in Union committees and meetings. They support the programme reps in their faculty and act as a link between programme reps, University staff and the Union.
There is one Postgraduate Taught Faculty Rep role for each of the four faculties. Reps must be enrolled as a postgraduate taught student within the faculty they are representing.