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Campaigns

Let's make a difference together.

The reason why we campaign is simple

Campaigning is one of the primary ways that real change happens, by reshaping societal norms and structures, building meaningful community and solidarity, and holding the powerful to account.

If there's a change you want to see at Strathclyde, Scotland, or the world, a campaign could help you achieve it. Find out more about the legacy of campaigning left by Strathclyde alumni, and how Strath Union can support you in your campaign!

Getting started with Campaigning
5th March noon - 1:30pm
Strathclyde Students' Union, Glasgow
Find out how to create change about issues big and small
Vice President Education Drop In
17th March 1pm - 2pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
President Drop In
20th March 9am - 10am
Strath Union, Glasgow
Tell Your Story - Masterclass with Peter Ptashko
20th March 1pm - 2:30pm
The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow
An interactive workshop on presentation and pitching skills - with a focus on 'impactful storytelling'. Brought to you by Strathclyde Inspire, Strath Union and the Careers and Employability Service
Vice President Education Drop In
24th March 1pm - 2pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Words, Voice, Identity
24th March 2pm - 4pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Law Clinic Logo Housing Deposits: Your rights and how to enforce them
25th March 1pm - 3pm
Zoom
Hosted by the University of Strathclyde's Law Clinic
President Drop In
27th March 9am - 10am
Strath Union, Glasgow
Student Parliament 5
31st March 5pm - 6:30pm
Level 8 Open Space (L&T Building)/Online,
Meet your elected officers, find out about Union campaigns, and discuss what the Union should be working on.

Who is campaigning?

Strath Union is home to many action groups and issue-based societies, and student representatives who focus on specific groups and issues, but if you can't find one you're interested in, we can help you set one up.

Action Groups

Political and Activism Societies

Student Representatives

Strath RISE

Strath Union holds its annual Strath-RISE Campaigns week in semester 1, where the building is buzzing for a week of activism, campaigning and solidarity building. If you have questions about Strath‐RISE or campaigning at Strath Union, contact our Campaigns Coordinator.

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Campaign Skills programme

As part of the Strath RISE project learn practical skills and strategies for impactful campaigning throughout the year with interactive, informal drop-in sessions with Strath Unions' Campaigns Coordinator.

Tell Your Story - Masterclass with Peter Ptashko
20th March 1pm - 2:30pm
The Venue, Strath Union, Glasgow
An interactive workshop on presentation and pitching skills - with a focus on 'impactful storytelling'. Brought to you by Strathclyde Inspire, Strath Union and the Careers and Employability Service

How can I get involved?

Want to join one of the campaigns above? Or is there something else you want to change? Please get in touch with the Campaigns Coordinator to see how the Union can support you in your campaign. The student voice is crucial in continuing to make positive change on campus and beyond!