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.
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Bag the latest Strath branded merch, get the latest student deals and explore memberships available at the Union!
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Here is a list of Strathclyde's on-campus support services and information regarding your wellbeing.
Enhancing the Strathclyde experience by promoting, representing and supporting students’ interests and welfare. Our diverse social, cultural and sporting opportunities offer all students the chance to thrive. We ensure you are fairly represented and lobby on key issues to bring them to the attention of the University. Your dedicated Student Executive are here to represent you on a range of issues like education, welfare, disability, diversity, the environment, and more.
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Independent Students’ Union advice service delivering: Academic advice (appeals, disciplines, transfers, complaints, etc), Housing advice (tenancies, repairs, deposits, etc), Funding and Finance advice (student funding bodies, financial support, etc).
Learner Development Services offer practical advice and support to help students study and research more effectively. We do this through one-to-one consultations, in-class activities, drop-ins and self-access materials.
Dealing with SAAS and SLC eligibility, issues, or questions from applicants and students.
Study visa immigration support, International Welcome Arrival and Welcome Programme, general support for international students.
Point of contact for questions about student registration, student cards, support services, admissions, and general student enquiries.
Mentoring programme for Care Experienced students and International students. Advice on staying in university. Advice on moving on after your degree.
Offer a broad range of support to students with any disability, mental health and wellbeing related needs. This includes one-to-one assessments, counselling, psycho-educational and wellbeing group programmes and self help resources. Offer online CBT through SilverCloud and 24/7 support from Spectrum Life. Adjustments to learning, teaching and assessment and assistive technology provision, mentoring, study, personal, communication and notetaking support.
This on campus support service is open to students of all genders. If you have experienced sexual violence at any point in your life, are looking for information around consent or have any questions or concerns about something that has happened, you can access confidential specialist support through the Rosey Project. We also offer this support to friends and family members of survivors.
Spectrum.Life is a confidential in the moment support for university students. The service is available 24/7, 365 days a year covering numerous topics such as: Stress, Anxiety, Low mood, Financial worries, Loss & Grief, Relationship problems, Substance abuse issues and much more.
You can access through a confidential, freephone telephone line, an online chat function through the platform or by requesting a callback.
The Spectrum.Life platform includes access to fitness plans, recipes, and eLearning content related to remote working, sleep and mental health among other topics. In addition, you will have access to numerous health and wellbeing related rewards such as discounted Fitbit Fitness Trackers!
Recreational sport & fitness facilities (large gym, pool, bookable exercise spaces). Advice & Support on health, fitness and wellbeing (Free Fitness Consultations, Personalised Exercise Programmes, Referral Schemes). Large timetable of exercise classes and free accessible activity initiatives including social walk and jog groups.
Home to over 50 student-led sports clubs with around 3,000 members, catering for all levels of ability - whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned athlete, we have something for you. Supporting 400+ club committee volunteers in developing and enhancing their employability skills. Organising some of the University’s biggest events in the calendar, such as Glasgow Taxis Cup Inter-Varsity competition and the annual Sports Awards Ball. Coordinating the University’s StrathActive programme, providing free social sport to students and staff.
Home to around 1,300 students each academic year, on-campus University managed accommodation. Based in the heart of Glasgow city centre, students are only minutes away from everything Scotland’s biggest city has to offer. There are a variety of accommodation options to choose from and a dedicated Accommodation Services team on hand 24/7. Offering independent living with the support of accommodation services, signposting to wider wellbeing or academic services as required but often the first point of call for students living within accommodation in crisis.
The Library Nook is a calm & comfortable space in the heart of the Library, designed to allow staff and students to take some time out. The space includes colouring, crafts, books and puzzles. The Wellbeing Collection includes books and e-books, covering a range of topics designed to improve wellbeing. Help to access appropriate library services and support depending on individual requirements.
Drop-in/by appointment, non-judgemental listening and support service for people of all worldviews, faiths and beliefs. Safe space for social connection and sharing, celebration of faith, reflection, meditation, personal and spiritual exploration and learning, inclusion and development of community. Facilities include café, flexible seating area, multi-faith sacred space, seminar/meeting rooms for student groups and societies.