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
Explore the Finance & Economy topic at the Sustainability Hub, what events are happening and resources on the topic.
Scotland and many other countries currently operate under a linear economy model viewed as a take-make-waste system. As a result, Scotland's material consumption accounts for 68% to 74% of our entire carbon footprint. In the 21st century, there has been efforts to move away from a linear economy towards a more circular one. Friends of Earth Scotland estimates that this would save Scotland 11 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.
A circular economy is based on the three principles of:
The Scottish Government made movements towards a circular economy in 2019 with a new Circular Economy Bill due to be introduced in 2020. However, this bill along with several others were cancelled in light of the coronavirus crisis. Consultations on bringing back the bill started again in 2022 driven by Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy & Biodiversity.
Ellen Macarthur Foundation
Chatham House
Friends of the Earth Scotland
Scottish Government
Many of the big high-street banks in UK still invest in fossil fuels. This international report from 2021 places the top 50 banks in Europe according to their level of investment in the fossil fuel industries. This can help you spot whether your current account investments are in-line with your values.
Ethical consumer
The Make My Money Matter campaign claims that moving pension savings to sustainble funds '...can be 27 times as effective at reducing your carbon footprint than eating less meat, using public transport, reducing water use and flying less combined'.
Guardian
Find more resources on the intersection of finance, the economy and the environment.