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
This page outlines a timeline of a typical society year, with key events, milestones and information linked. Please note these key dates in your society calendar!
All societies must send a committee member to attend the GMs and AGM.
Tuesday 7th October 2025
17:30-19:30
TL423, Teaching and Learning Building
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Mandela Auditorium, Strath Union (Level 1)
Thursday 5th February 2026
TL328, Teaching and Learning Building
Tuesday 31st March 2026
July ‐ August
All things training
All grant Money awarded in previous academic year is reclaimed by the Union.
All money left in your savings account will be carried over to the next academic year.
All things Finance
September ‐ December
Any applications for grant funding should be submitted by the deadline before this meeting.
All things Socs Exec
All things Freshers
January ‐ April
All things grants
Hold an AGM to elect a new committee and conduct the handover process.
All things AGM
This is the last chance to submit evidence for Active and Engaged badges and be recognised for the work done in this academic year.
All things Active & Engaged
May ‐ June
This is the final opportunity to apply for grant funding until the 1st meeting of the next academic year.
All things Socs exec
This is the last chance to submit evidence for active and engaged badges and be recognised for the work done in this academic year.
All things handover
Celebration event held each year to recognise achievements within our community.
All things STAR Awards
There are a number of key deadlines you'll need to meet in order to run events and claim funds.
It can take at least a week to make payments over £1,000, as these require additional checks before they can be processed. Missing evidence will result in requests being referred back to the requester.
It can take at least three working days to make all other payments, so long as they have been submitted correctly. Missing evidence will result in requests being referred back to the requester.
Click to expand and find out more about type of room booking you can make.
These require at least three working days notice to book. They can be very popular rooms, so please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment!
These spaces, such as the Venue and the Level 8 Open Space, require at least two weeks notice to book. These are very popular spaces, so please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment!
These rooms require at least two weeks notice, but can be popular and are often booked out, especially during term-time.
These rooms require at least two weeks notice to book.
Other spaces on campus have various notice periods depending on the size of the event, but you should always give at least a months notice, and longer for very large events.
You must give at least one weeks notice for any vehicle hire or to book equipment such as card machines and urns, but please book well in advance to ensure availability.