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.
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We provide free and confidential advice for students, covering academic support, wellbeing and more.
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University is all about finding friends, finding community, and finding yourself.
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We exist to represent all students at the University of Strathclyde. We make sure your voice is heard across the University and beyond.
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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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This hub is a place to find out what Strath Union are doing to support our trans student community on campus and at the local and national level.
This is one place for all students to access up to date information on support, resources and work happening to protect trans rights. If there is anything you would like to see or is missing from this page please reach out.
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Advocacy, advice and support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse, domestic violence, hate crime, and 'conversion therapy'
Galop
Harm reduction services for trans people self-medicating
Trans Harm Reduction
Helpline, counselling and community groups for LGBTQ+ people in Scotland
LGBT Health
Free confidential helpline offering emotional support for LGBTQ+ people
0800 0119 100
Education, advocacy and community groups for LGBTQ+ young people
LGBT Youth Scotland
Creating space for QTIPOC+ (Queer, Trans and Intersex People of Colour) to dream, explore and connect in Scotland
Exhale
Sexual health and HIV testing, advice and support
THT
An LGBT+ inclusive charity providing advocacy, collective power building and monthly meetings for sex workers in Scotland
Scot-Pep
Signposting, mutual aid, community and collective power building for QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Intersex, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) in Scotland
House Ball Scotland
Get your free membership if you are interested in joining us campaigning and taking action for trans rights.
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Keeping yourself informed about trans issues and having conversations with friends, family and your workplace about how and why we need to be trans-inclusive is important. To actively make positive change for trans people we all need to call out and challenge all forms of bigotry wherever and whenever we see it too.
Whether you are already a member or want to join a trade union or political party collective action is a great way to take action to protect trans rights. You can help amplify the issues the trans community are facing and make more affirming and safe spaces.
These organisation also get involved in lobbying and protesting. These are both very strong tools to make systemic change and contribute to organising for trans rights.
You can write to them by email or post about your concerns and educate them on the issues impacting trans people. It is best to personalise your email or letter as it may make them more likely to pay attention and understand the real experiences and views of their constituents. Make sure to set out clear actions in your email or letter and ask them to reply with what they have done in repsonse to your email or letter. You can also view their voting record to help you personalise your email or letter.
Find your MP
Your MP has a duty to respond to you but you may need to send multiple emails or letters before you get a reply. You can find template letters to help with writing your email or letter but make sure to personalise these for the best chance to make your MP pay attention to what you have to say.