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
Useful links to find jobs and opportunities while you're studying at Strathclyde.
Strathclyde Careers Service - The Careers Service provides virtual appointments, briefing sessions and events. Employer-led sessions continue to be delivered virtually, for now, giving you access to a wide range of employers nationally and internationally. You can find their event calendar above.
goodmoves - Goodmoves is the premier careers hub for the civil society, charity and voluntary sector – run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. On Goodmoves you can find both jobs and volunteering opportunities, for multiple roles, regions and sectors.
Young Person's Guarantee - This is one of the best opportunity finders there is for people aged 16 -24! You can find more than 30,000 jobs, apprenticeships, courses and volunteering opportunities all in one place.
Internships & Placements - This is a useful page made by the Careers Service team from the University. If you are looking for an internship or placement and don't know where to start, this page may come in handy!
International Student Support Team - This is a page made by the University to assist international students who want to work in the UK during their studies.
UK Council for International Student Affairs- If you are an international student and are interested to work in the UK during your studies, check this page to find out more information about students who want to work on a Visa.
Know your rights - Citizens Advice Bureau - Do you know your rights? If the answer is no, then head over to this page and see what your rights at work are!
National Insurance - Everyone who wants to work in the UK will need a National Insurance Number. For more information on what it is and how to get one head over to this page.
Safer Jobs Campaign - They provide free help and advice to UK workers who have suffered from job scams or unfair working practices.
Advice on working during your studies- The University has made a page full with advice if you are working during your studies. If you want some tips on balancing work and studies or want to find out about your rights at work head over to this page!
Skills Development Scotland - support individuals to build their career management, work-based and employability skills, throughout their career journey, from school, into further learning opportunities and employment.
Careers Events Calendar - The quickest way to know when all the career events are happening. There is a huge range of events going on, such as briefing sessions on how to improve your CV, different talks offered by employers, and even Mental Health presentation for when you're working.
Scottish Graduate fair- The Scottish Graduate Fair is the highlight of the recruitment season. Now in its 33rd year, it is the biggest graduate, postgraduate and internship recruitment event in Scotland attracting students and graduates of all disciplines and a variety of graduate employers and postgraduate recruiters. Students and graduates from all universities are welcome to attend.