HEI resources
Learning Support/Disability Services
All HEIs provide support for students with learning support needs/disabilities, and the following sites detail what support, facilities, resources etc are available to students and how to access it.
Glasgow Caledonian University – Disability Service
Glasgow School of Art – Learner Support
The Open University – Services for Disabled Students
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama - Students with Special Needs and Disabilities
University of Glasgow – Student Disability Service
University of Strathclyde – Disability Service
University of the West of Scotland - Enabling Support
Libraries
The following sites detail the opening hours of HEI libraries, as well as providing information on the various services available to users. Most sites also provide access to an online library catalogue.
Glasgow Caledonian University – Library
Glasgow School of Art – Library
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama – Information Service
University of Glasgow – Library
University of Strathclyde – Library
University of the West of Scotland - Library
Student Accommodation
The following HEI sites provide information on the location, availability and cost of their Halls of Residence and how to contact their Accommodation Offices. The sites also provide advice on renting accommodation in the private sector.
Glasgow Caledonian University – Department of Student Services – Student Accommodation
Glasgow School of Art – Accommodation
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama – Accommodation
University of Glasgow – Residential Services
University of Strathclyde – Accommodation
University of the West of Scotland - Accommodation
Student Finance
The following sites provide the contact details for the Student Finance Departments at each of the Forum HEIs. In addition, these sites provide information on the various financial support schemes students may be eligible to apply for, as well as other possible sources of financial support for students, such as scholarships available from charitable trusts.
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) is the funding agency for all Scottish students studying higher education courses throughout the UK. The SAAS site enables students to apply online or alternatively download the appropriate forms. The site also allows students to track the progress of their application online.
Glasgow Caledonian University – Student Funding Team
Glasgow School of Art – Financial Support
National Union of Students – Advice – Money
The Open University – Financial Support – Students Residence in Scotland
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama – Financial Advice
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
University of Glasgow – Student Finance
University of Strathclyde – The Student Finance Office
University of the West of Scotland - Funding and Advice Service
Student Unions/Associations
University life is not only about attending lectures and completing assignments and the following are links to the various student unions/associations students can join at university. The sites outline the support and advice provided by the unions/associations, and also how students can get involved. On the social side, they also list the various events hosted by the unions, as well as where to find the bars and food outlets run by the union.
Glasgow Caledonian University Students’ Association
Glasgow University Students’ Representative Council
Queen Margaret Union (Glasgow University)
Glasgow University Hetherington Research Club
The Students' Association of the University of the West of Scotland
University of Strathclyde Students’ Association
Study Skills
The following sites detail the study skills support provided by HEIs and explain how students can access it. In addition, the sites provide a number of online guides and downloadable leaflets.
Glasgow Caledonian University – Effective Learning Service
Glasgow School of Art – Learning Support
University of Glasgow – Student Learning Service
University of Strathclyde – Student Development
Careers
The following sites provide the contact details, opening hours and list of services provided by the various HEI careers services. The services provided include advice on further study, how to create a CV, how to complete application forms and interview techniques. Many of these sites also list details of employment opportunities, including part-time jobs current students can apply for.
A link to the UK’s official graduate careers website, Prospects, is also provided.
Glasgow Caledonian University – Department of Student Services – Careers Service
Glasgow School of Art – Careers Service
The Open University – Careers Advisory Service
University of Glasgow – Careers Service
University of Strathclyde – Careers Service
University of the West of Scotland - Careers Service
