University of Strathclyde Students' Association - Building Layout

• Helpful advice from receptionists and a place to leave coats and jackets.

• A bar where many events in the union are held. The bar contains two large

projector screens to facilitate these. The Barony is considered one of the more popular and more frequented bars of the Union.

• The Gamezone on the 3rd floor of the Union houses Scotland’s largest pool hall.

Also contains a jukebox and several quiz and fruit machines. Have a number of 3D televisions used to televise sports events.

Santander Bank:

• An on campus bank which provides all of the services of a normal high street bank.

Shop:

• Sells a variety of items. These include confectionery, notepads, and University

branded items such as hooded-sweatshirts and lab coats.

• Open daily for breakfast. Serves a variety of food & drink, including vegetarian

and halal options. Have several plasma screen televisions which makes it a popular place for students to congregate between lectures.

• Home of the ASK support service. Also provides a space where students can carry

out a variety of activities including relaxing with friends, reading over lecture notes, and holding meetings.

• Host’s debates but also shows films, hosts student meetings and hosts meet and

greets.

Liberation Groups room:

• Contains a central hub for the Liberation groups and an activities room and a

private space dedicated to the Liberation groups where they can work and plan activities.

Starbucks @ Priory:

• Serves Starbucks in newly renovated Priory.

• A hub of student activity where most groups are based. On this level you will find

all of the executive officers, staff, clubs and societies, the Sports Union and the Action, media and Representation Groups.

• Currently only hosts lectures due to the fire in the James Weir building.

Usually used to host large meetings and as a music venue. Vertigo has played host to many acts including Idlewild, Girls Aloud, Fratellis, N-Dubz and many more.

• Where most of the behind the scenes work required to keep the Union running is

carried out.

• Union archives and a few meeting rooms.