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
A quiet space for anyone who needs it.
The Quiet Room is a space for all students to use for getting away from the loud hustle and bustle of busy campus life. Inside you can find sofas and chairs, adjustable lighting, fidget toys, soft blankets, etc.
Please be mindful and give space to students who may be affected by sensory overload or experience sensory processing disorder, students who are experiencing mental health issues or students who are feeling overwhelmed.
You can access the Quiet Room from both the 51 Richmond Street and 49 North Portland Street entrances of the Learning and Teaching building.
You can find out about step free access to the Union on this page. We would recommend using the 51 Richmond Street entrance to access the Quiet Room.
Once inside the Union head for the ramp or stairs to the right of the welcome desk pictured in the bottom left of this image.
From the reception desk follow the ramp or stairs to the Audre Lorde room pictured in the top left of this picture. The room has turquoise signage displayed outside.
The room is to the left of the Advice Hub which is located at the end of the ramp. The end of the ramp is pictured with the Advice Hub entrance opposite this but not pictured.
The entrance to the room with signage is pictured on the far left of the picture. The end of the ramp is at the other side of the white pillar with the socket just seen at the far right hand side of the picture.
The room remains unlocked during our opening hours and has a dimmable light. The light switch is tucked in behind a chair located on the left hand side of the room as you enter.
Every day (Monday-Friday) between 9am and 10am is Quiet Hour at Strath Union. During this time no music is played on level 1 and 2, and the screens are either off or display a message that it's quiet hour.
By establishing a quiet hour, we are helping to create a less sensory stimulating space for all, but will be particularly helpful to those who may be neurodivergent or have mental health issues. There is some noise that is unavoidable e.g coffee machines, phones ringing, radio calls, deliveries however where possible we will encourage everyone to be mindful of the noise they make during the hour.
Places of worship
Private breastfeeding facilities
This is not a finished project and therefore any feedback on how to improve the space would be greatly appreciated.
The space came about from many years and many elected officers and students' input and dedication including:
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