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
Keith Burns
Do you provide unpaid care for a family member or friend, who due to physical disability, illness, mental health issues or alcohol or substance abuse, needs your support? Here are some resources that can provide you support.
Student Carers Policy
In conjunction with the student union the university has designed a new policy to provide student carers with more flexibility in deadlines and attendance as well as giving some financial support to student carers who are home students by giving them priority access to discretionary fund.
The policy also provides a named person that student carers can go to that can help them navigate the support that the university offers. You can find more info by getting in touch with the widening access team at: wideningaccess@strath.ac.uk.
Advice Hub
The go to place for advice on academic, financial, housing and personal issues. They have drop in sessions or you can arrange an appointment.
Mental Health Support
Caring can be stressful itself, let alone when balancing it with studying. If you feel that you finding it hard and needing counselling support you can use the university’s counselling service.
We also have a nightline which is a confidential listening service done by student volunteers. Call 0141 55 22 555 or text 07982107920 from 7 pm to 7 am Monday to Friday during term time.
Financial Support
If you are struggling financially, the university has student financial support team that can give you some advice on what financial support is available to student carers by the university. They are based on level 1 of McCance and have drop in services during the week.
External Carers Organisations
Carers Trust Scotland - They are the largest provider of carers support services in Scotland and have links with other local charities that provide support for carers. They also work to improve the lives of carers across Scotland through campaigning and lobbying efforts.
Carers Scotland - This organisation provides information and support for carers.