Everything you need to know about Strathclyde Uni before arriving in September

For most people, starting uni is a whirlwind of excitement, nerves, and surviving on a steady diet of pesto pasta and Pot Noodles. You’ve also no doubt combed through the prospectus, but what about the crucial information? I’m talking clubs, societies, and alcohol rules.

Well, you’re in luck because The Glasgow Tab has done a run down of everything you really need to know to survive and thrive at Strathclyde Uni if you’re joining in 2025.

Hills, hills, and more hills 

Who thought it was a good idea to build the entire uni on a giant hill? No clue. What I do know though is by the end of first semester, your legs will be carved out of steel just from trekking around campus.

And that walk from Aldi to halls with all your shopping? Basically feels like climbing Everest carrying a frozen pizza and a crate of Tennent’s.

City centre campus 

Strathclyde’s central location is a huge win, you’re right next to all the clubs, pubs, and more Greggs than any other city in the UK.

That said, Glasgow’s got so much more to offer. If you venture to the West End, you’ll find loads of trendy bars, beautiful parks, and vintage shops. Just be prepared to hear a lot more of the Glasgow Uni accent.

Race Track 

Selling everything from 96 different slush flavours to some questionable-looking hotdogs, Race Track is the closest corner shop to both the library and halls — so don’t be surprised if you blow half your student loan here on snacks alone.

Night clubs  

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In first year, you’re bound to end up in in Kokomo, Bamboo, or Garage. Think: Cheesy 2010s tunes, sticky floors, and even a bouncy castle on some nights. Most people grow out of it by second year, but if drinking blue WKD to the sound of Pitbull is your thing, no judgement.

Alcohol licensing 

If you’re moving to Glasgow from outside Scotland, here’s a crucial bit of knowledge: Shops stop selling booze at 10pm.

Cue the classic 9:56pm sprint to the nearest off-licence, only to find you’ve missed the cut-off. Gutted.

What’s everyone studying?

It feels like 90 per cent of the uni is either in business or engineering. So if you’re doing another subject, well done on being unique.

Societies 

There’s a society for pretty much everything at Strath, from classic sports teams to niche ones like the Taylor Swift Society. It’s a great way to make new pals, and a lot of them get you cheaper entry into night clubs.

Navigating the buildings 

It’s pretty ironic that one of Scotland’s top architecture unis has so many buildings that feel more like a maze. If I had a tenner for every time I got lost in Graham Hills, I could’ve paid off my maintenance loan by now.

Best start praying your classes are in one of the modern spots, like the business building or the Teaching and Learning.

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