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September 2018 International Welcome Programme The University of Strathclyde Supports Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Welcome
Welcome to the University of Strathclyde. We are delighted that you will be joining us in your
fresh start and new adventure. We hope you will enjoy your time here with us.
The International Student Support Team welcomes you and has prepared this Welcome
Programme for you to help ease your integration and understanding of the new environment.
This programme will give you a brief overview of your registration; a small guide to your city of
stay, Glasgow; a good understanding of the transport in use; some interesting and fun events to
attend; and even some tips on how to overcome jetlag. Make sure to use our checklist at the
back of the booklet to help you complete all the necessary procedures.
Contents
1. Welcome
2. Registration and Induction
4. Short Guide to Glasgow
6. Travel
Follow Us
8 Events
12. Key Dates If you need help you can visit us at: www.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint. Alternatively, you can
13. Sports, Clubs, and Societies email your enquiries to infoandadvice@strath.ac.uk
14. University Services https://www.facebook.com/AdviceAtStrath https://twitter.com/AdviceAtStrath
16. Some Facts about Scotland
18. ELT In-sessional Courses
19. Tips for Tier 4 Students iMEAL 2018
20. Overcoming Jet Lag
21. Campus Map Our Colleagues at Friends International have teamed
up with local churches and businesses to provide you
22. Arrival Checklist
with a proper Glasgow welcome: over a hearty meal!
To enjoy one of our FREE welcome meals, please
reserve your place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/
imeal-glasgow-2018-tickets-48402994660?aff=ebapi
You can book as many times as you like!
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Registration Faculty Inductions
Before you begin your journey with us, you must register. All As a new student, it is important that you attend your Faculty induction event. This will
students must register online to confirm their personal, financial help you ease into your new course of study and meet your Faculty staff and students. You
and academic details. can also ask any questions that you may have, whilst getting a taste of what’s to come in
the following months of study.
You will be emailed as to when you are able to register. The following link will provide you with all the details of the faculty inductions https://www.strath.ac.uk/
studywithus/strathlife/yourfirstfewdays/
Registration for EU Students Registration for Tier 4 Students
1. Set up your University IT Account 1. Set up your University IT Account
2. Ensure your tuition fees are paid 2. Create your student card Student Inauguration
3. Create your student card 3. Register online
This is your Strathclyde Student Inauguration Event, and here you will get to meet your
4. Register online 4. Ensure your tuition fees are paid course staff and other students who you are going to be spending a lot of time with
5. Collect your student card 5. Attend your Faculty Registration Day throughout your course. You will also meet the Principal of the University of Strathclyde,
your Faculty Dean, and also the USSA President. Held in the Barony Hall on Thursday 13th
For full details visit: For full details visit:
September, at the following times:
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/ https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/
registration/newstudentsfromtheukeu/ registration/newstudentsinternationaltier4visa/ 11.15am - Faculty of Engineering
12.15pm - Faculty of Science
The University Chaplaincy will be hosting a welcome to students in the Registration Hall 1.15pm - Strathclyde Business School
during Welcome Week from Monday 10th–Thursday 13th September. Say hello and enjoy 2.15pm - Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
a cup of coffee with us while you are in the hall.
Once you have completed your Welcome Desk
registration, you are then ready
to begin life as a University of If for whatever reason you find yourself stuck for answers, then seek out our Welcome Desk
Strathclyde student. on campus. There will be International Student Ambassadors on hand to help with any
questions you have as you settle in to the University—look out for them in their purple
shirts. The welcome desk will only be available for one week.
International Welcome Desk
Main Entrance, McCance Building
Monday 10th September—Friday 14th September, 10am—4pm
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A Short Guide to Glasgow
Shopping Centres Cinema and Theatres
There are several shopping centres around If you want to watch the newest film releases,
Glasgow. There are two main ones near the Cineworld Cinema is a great place to go to, which is
University: Buchanan Galleries, and the St Enoch on Renfrew Street. King’s Theatre boasts an elegant
Centre. Buchanan Galleries is closer and has a interior with many performances if you would like to
higher footfall. However, if you are looking for a see the current plays and musicals.
place to eat, then the food court in the St Enoch
Centre is a better option than Buchanan Galleries. If
you are in need of essentials, there are various
shops on Argyle Street that you can visit such as
Primark. Museums
There are a multitude of museums to visit in
Banks Glasgow. The closest one is the Gallery of Modern
There are various bank branches in Glasgow. A Art, where you can see the newest exhibitions. The
Santander branch is located on campus in the Lord Lighthouse is another that is nearby that has plenty
Todd Building. There is a Royal Bank of Scotland on on display, and depicts the history and famous work
23 Sauchiehall Street, and just a street down, there of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Kelvingrove Art
is a Bank of Scotland on 54 Sauchiehall Street. If Gallery and Museum is worth a visit. Entry to all of
you are looking for Clydesdale Bank, there is one on these museums is free.
30 St Vincent Place. As for a Barclays, there is one
on 83 Argyle Street.
Supermarkets Leisure
For your grocery shopping there are many For those who would like some exercise, the Centre
supermarkets located in Glasgow, but the closest for Sports and Recreation offers its own Cardio
supermarket is Aldi, which is on High Street. There Vascular Suite for students. There are many sports
are various convenience stores near campus as clubs and societies available for students to choose
well, which are located on George Street. These from, ranging from badminton to ultimate frisbee.
stores offer small snacks and a small range of
groceries. For some oriental food, OAKA Supercity is
also on George Street. For further choices of
oriental food, venture further to find other oriental
supermarkets such as See Woo and Chans Ltd.
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Travel
Bus Trains
The main bus terminal in Glasgow is located behind There are two main train stations in Glasgow:
Buchanan Galleries and is called Buchanan Bus Glasgow Central and Queen Street. Glasgow
Station. From there, you find many buses that will Central hosts trains leading towards the southern
take you around the city, around Scotland, and even areas of Scotland and some places in England,
down south to England. Note that if you are waiting such as Ayr, Manchester, and London, while
for a bus at a bus stop, you are required to ‘hail’ the Queen Street takes you up to the northern parts
approaching bus. Be sure to hail the correct bus as of Scotland such as Edinburgh and Dundee. High
there can be several buses that stop at the same Street station, which is very close to the campus
stop. It is good to have some change, as bus fares is linked to Queen Street. Tickets can be pur-
vary from zone to zone. Be sure to bring exact fare chased via the station and online, and prices vary
as no change will be given. depending on the distance travelled.
Cycling
Subway
Glasgow offers public cycle hires around the city. In
The subway network here runs in a circle of the
fact, there are three public hire bike locations near
city centre, with the River Clyde separating the
the University campus. There are two on Cathedral
circle. There are two lanes: the Inner Circle and
Street – one in front of the Hamnett Wing of the
the Outer Circle. The closest subway station is
Arbuthnott Building, and the other further along
Buchanan Street Station, with the St Enoch Sta-
nearing Glasgow Cathedral. The other one is located
tion slightly further down. A single ticket is priced
in front of the Graham Hills Building. In order to hire
at £1.70, a return costs £3.20, and an all-day
the bikes, you must sign up here:
ticket is £4.10. There are barriers at each station
http://www.nextbike.co.uk/en/glasgow/. Be sure to
where you are required to scan your ticket to
know your routes and where you can and cannot
enter and exit.
cycle, as it is illegal to cycle on a footway or a foot-
path.
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Tours and Sightseeing
Events Get to know your campus and the city that you live in by joining these events.
Campus Tours Glasgow Myths and Legends Walking Tour-
A number of events have been organised to enable you to pick activities to suit your interests. Most
The Union’s friendly Welcome Team will take you Take a walking tour of the city with your Scottish,
events listed here are FREE unless stated otherwise. ginger guide, Gary. He'll share some myths and
round the main buildings of the University.
legends of the city as well as share a few stories of
Saturday 8th September 11am and 3pm—the
his own. You'll find out the secret cafes and bars as
Information Sessions Village Office well as the best places to tour around Scotland's
Monday 10th — Friday 14th September—the Union largest city.
These useful sessions will provide you with answers to many questions that you may have. Foyer every hour from 10am—3pm There will be two tours available for you to choose
from. Tickets are free
Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network: An Careers Welcome Event
Introduction to Enterprise at Strathclyde Library Tours
The Careers Service is there for you from your first Tuesday 11th September.
These short, friendly Library tours are designed Location: Rottenrow Gardens park in the
Interested in starting your own business? Look- day at the University until graduation and beyond. for new students at the University of Strathclyde.
Come along and find out what we can do for you. centre at the steps 6pm—8pm
ing to develop enterprise skills to enhance your Library tours run every day at the start of term
CV? Our friendly staff will be on hand to welcome you and at regular intervals during term. Dates and Wednesday 12th September.
and show you around our key resources and give further details can be found at:
Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network (SEN) is Location: Rottenrow Gardens park in the
you an overview of our services. You will also have
here to help! SEN supports students from all centre at the steps 6pm—8pm
the opportunity to find out how to access our https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/
degrees and subject areas in starting their own vacancies service and our online booking system. library/visit/librarytours/
businesses and developing entrepreneurial skills. Each session will last approx. 30 minutes and will Wednesday 19th September
Location: Rottenrow Gardens park in the
This session will give you an insight into the include 2 short talks and time to look around our centre at the steps 6pm—8pm
Skills Boost Sessions
entrepreneurial support available at Strathclyde, Resource Centre. There are four th
sessions to choose
These are 30 minute sessions to help you find out To book your place please see:
including: advisory support, skills development from, and will be held on the 6 Floor of the
Livingstone Tower. Book here https://tinyurl.com/ more about the skills you need to succeed in the
opportunities and the Tier 1 Graduate http://studenttoursscotland.com/strathclyde
ycylu9x2 Library. There are sessions on topics such as
Entrepreneur Visa scheme. and use the calendar to select the date.
referencing, plagiarism and literature searching.
Taking place at the Strathclyde Enterprise Hub, Wednesday 12th September, 2pm and 3pm Dates will be added throughout the year.
Level 6, Graham Hills Building, (50 Richmond Friday 14th September, 2pm and 3pm Coach Day Trip: Edinburgh City
https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/is/
Street Entrance)
Exclusively for students at the University of Strath-
th Glasgow Doors Open Festival clyde No other tour of the Capital City is like it.
Tuesday 11 September, 10am – 11am
Glasgow Doors Open Days festival is an annual You'll get the dark and mysterious history of the Old
event taking place across the city during the 3rd Town, hear the tales of the modern age including
week of September. Buildings open their doors Harry Potter as well as getting to see monuments,
and give free access to the public in order to great views and plenty of time to yourself along the
showcase the city’s built environment, way too. We'll even throw in some good stories and
architecture, and heritage. As well as open access legends.
to buildings, the week-long programme also
includes bookable walks, tours, talks, special Saturday 22nd September, 8.45am—7.30pm
Business Model Canvas Workshop
events and a dedicated children’s programme. Departs from: Collins Street at Rottenrow East
Entrepreneurial Network (SEN) will be hosting a Business Model Canvas workshop and Tier 1 Graduate The mission of this programme is to strengthen Tickets £22 (per person)
Entrepreneur Visa info session The workshop will allow participants to define the elements of their Glaswegian civic pride!
business model and validate their business idea. A member of International Student Services will also Coach Day Trip: Harry Potter Bridge and
be available to give an overview of the Tier 1 GE Visa process. This workshop is a requirement for any Visit http://www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/
for more information. Glencoe
final year undergraduate, MSc or PhD student who wishes to apply for a Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur
Visa in 2018/19. Registration required email sen-enquiries@strath.ac.uk if you wish to attend. 10th — 16th September See the famous rail bridge form the Harry Potter
th
movies. Spend some time walking in Glencoe,
Wednesday 12 September, 2pm – 4pm Room 6.14 of the Graham Hills Building. Surprise Glasgow Landmark walking Tour finishing up in Fort William.
This tour will take you around the famous sights
and best-kept secret landmarks in the city centre. 23 September 8.45am-7.30pm
You’ll emerge informed, entertained and Tickets £26.00 (per person)
enamoured with Glasgow! Leaving from the Union
8 Foyer. To book either of these tours please see: 9
Monday 10th September, 1.15pm—3pm http://studenttoursscotland.com/strathclyde
Accommodation Events Strathclyde Freshers’ Fortnight
Meet other students who are living with you through these fun events. Freshers’ Fortnight is a festival to launch you into University life. The events, which run from 8th—22nd
September, are run by the University of Strathclyde Students’ Association (USSA). This is the biggest
University Accommodation Opens Halls of Residence Welcome Meeting student party of your four or more years at University. You’ll already have an idea what student life is
The brand new ResLife Team and An informative and friendly introduction to life all about, but by the end of Freshers’ Fortnight – you’ll know. The experience will stay with you for life.
Strathclyde Students’ Union Welcome Team in Residence. Elect your representatives for A full list of events can be found at https://www.strathunion.com/whats-on/
will be on hand to help you to your
the year! Held at the Lord Todd Building.
accommodation. The team will be located at IKEA Trip On Yer Bike!
Todd’s Bar Entrance 6.30pm—8pm
Head to IKEA to buy some furnishings for your Free cycle ride across Glasgow—sign up and
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th September, room! Pick up from Collins Street. Note that this register a bike here: https://www.strathunion.com/
10am—4pm Murray, Forbes, & Garnett Halls requires a (refundable) £5 deposit. Bookable at whats-on/
Tuesday 11th September https://www.strathunion.com/whats-on/ Free hot Followed by Bring your Own Picnic
Pizza Party Andrew Ure dog and ice cream courtesy of IKEA Tuesday 11th September, 11am leaving from the
An opportunity to meet everyone who’s Wednesday 12th September Union Foyer
Sunday 9th September, 10am –1 pm or 11am-2pm
moved into Halls. Pizza, Games, prizes! Held Chancellors & James Young Halls meeting at Halls of Residence Collins Street
at the Lord Todd Building. Freshers’ Fair
Thursday 13th September
Saturday 8th September, 6pm—8pm Speed Meeting This annual fair held at the Union is where you get
James Goold Hall
Ever met 100 people in 60 minutes? You just to see your favourite clubs and societies. You can
Monday 17th September join and find clubs that you like, and also get
might at this event! A great chance to meet new
The Big Breakfast Thomas Campbell Court freebies!
people and make friends.
Come along for a breakfast roll, juice, tea Tuesday 18th September Tuesday 11th September, 10am—3pm
and coffee in the Lord Todd Building. Sunday 9th September, 4pm— 6pm, The Yard,
Birkbeck Court Wednesday 12th September, 10am—3pm
Sunday 9th September, 10am— 12 noon th Level 3 the Union
Wednesday 19 September
Monday 10th September, 4pm –6pm, The Priory, Sports Fair
level 6, the Union The Sports Clubs are holding their annual Sports Fair
at the University Centre. This is a great opportunity
A Beginners Guide to Life in Residence for you to find out about the sports club that you
Glasgow Accent Challenge Quiz Night International Inductions
Come along to a Question and Answer would like to join, and even discover others that you
As exciting as moving to a new country is, it
session with David and Rose from Join us upstairs above the Village Office (next to may not have known of.
Residence Services as they guide you can also be challenging. This session will help
Todds Bar) for a night of learning all about the Wednesday 12th September, 10am—3pm
through the do’s, don’ts and why nots? of you make the most of your student experience
crazy accent we have here in Glasgow. You'll learn University Centre
your time in residence. Held at the Lord by introducing you to the Union and the
Todd Building. the words, create some of your own and have a
University. Come and Try Sports Sessions
Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th September, great night as well as the chance to win some
Monday 10th September, 11am—1pm Alongside the Sports Fair, there are also sessions for
3pm—3.30pm prizes, including a free tour of Scotland.
The Debates Chamber/Level 6, the Union you to try out your selected sports. This is a great
opportunity for you to meet new people and make
Relationships and Consent Workshops Wednesday 26th September, 6pm—8pm new friends who are interested in the sports that
Welcome to Scotland Ceilidh & Whisky you are. The locations and times of the sessions
To book your free ticket please see:
Tasting depends on the sport. Check out the full timetable
Join members of the Rosey Project to http://studenttoursscotland.com/strathclyde What better way to mark your arrival in you at www.strathsports.co.uk
discuss respectful relationships and sexual and use the calendar to select the date.
consent; explore the meaning of consent new home city than with a classic Scottish Thursday 13th & Friday 14th September, 10am-6pm
and ways to communicate what's right for night? Expect bagpipes, shortbread and swing-
you in a relationship. Halls Ceilidh ing kilts galore. International and Diversity Food Fair
Lord Todd Building, (in the centre of the Come and join in a real Scottish event – music,
Monday 10th September, 9pm, Vertigo, Level 9 Get a free taste of the diverse experience
Campus Village) dancing and fun. Held at the Lord Todd Building.
the Union Strathclyde has to offer.
Tuesday 11th Wednesday 12th or Thursday Thursday 4th October, 8pm—11pm
13th September 4pm—5pm Free entry with Freshers’ Gold card or £3.00
Thursday 13th September, 5pm—7pm
without. Recharge, Level 4 of the Union
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Key Dates Sports, Clubs and Societies
The University offers many extra curricular activities, ranging from a multitude of different
As students, it is important to know the dates types of sports clubs, such as Badminton Club, to a large range of societies and associations
of your academic year. There are exam periods to select from, such as the Board Game Society. The Sports Union are in charge of the
and festive breaks that you will need to know sports activities organised by the sports clubs, whereas clubs and societies are managed by
about. the University of Strathclyde Student Association (USSA). You will find both the Student
Union building, and the Centre for Sports and Recreation on John Street.
Academic Session 2018—19
Semester 1 10 September 2018—4 January 2019 Centre for Sports and Recreation USSA
The Centre for Sports and Recreation (CSR) is University life would not be complete without the
Semester 2 7 January 2019—17 May 2019 where a lot of the indoor sports club activities Students’ Association. This is your representative
take place. The centre offers excellent facilities for body, run by students, which will support you in
The following are the official term dates for student use, and the prices are kept low your time at University with its vision to,
use by SAAS and others who fund students by representing brilliant value for money. There are “Empower students to shape, enhance and enjoy
also activities outwith the sports clubs that their Strathclyde experience.”
term rather than semester:
provides students a choice of classes to keep fit. A
Sports Union Membership will allow you full
With over 100 clubs and societies available for
Term 1 10 September 2018—14 December 2018 (14 Weeks) access to the facilities and the classes that take
students to choose and join, there is definitely
place each week.
one there that will interest you. Alongside this,
Term 2 7 January 2019—29 March 2019 (12 Weeks) there are many brilliant events on every week at
Currently, the facility incorporates a Sports Hall the Union, such as Karaoke Night, and Quiz Night.
for activities such as 5-a-side football, badminton, If you want a place to hang out, or a place to sit
Term 3 15 April 2019—17 May 2019 (5 Weeks) basketball, volleyball and netball, 6 squash courts down for lunch, the Union has loud and quiet
and a dance studio. There is also a Cardio spaces to do so.
Vascular Suite with a large range of equipment to
Student Holidays choose from.
Visit the Union website for more information:
Christmas Vacation 22 December 2018—2 January 2019 https://www.strathunion.com/clubs-socs/
A new fitness centre is due to finish construction
and open this summer. This £31m investment will
Spring Vacation 1 April 2019—12 April 2019 include huge upgrades to the facilities offered in
comparison with the current building.
Visit the website for more information:
Holiday–University Closed https://www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathclyde/sport/
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Strathclyde Sports Union
Full information can be found at:
22 December 2018—2 January 2019
http://strathsports.co.uk/
19 and 22 April 2019
6 and 27 May 2019
12 and 15 July 2019
Further details can be found here:
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University Services Chaplaincy Centre Student Counselling Service
The University Chaplaincy offers hospitality, Student Counselling is a free confidential service
As a new student, you should be aware of the services that are available to you. The pastoral support, and a social space for all for undergraduate and postgraduate students at
University is filled with staff who are able to help with any issues that you may come across. students. The Chaplains are available to talk to the University of Strathclyde. The service offer
and they also offer a programme of religious, short term individual counselling during term
You can seek help with any of our University staff—lecturers, security staff, cleaning staff.
social and cultural events throughout the year for time. Counselling can help with most personal,
They will offer you help. Alongside them are the many teams situated within the University both home and international students, so do relationship or identity problems, including
that offer help to students regarding specific issues. Some of the services are listed here. come along and get involved. The centre is anxiety, stress and depression. You may feel
For a full list of available services, please visit https://www.strath.ac.uk/sees/ located in the Graham Hills Building. lonely, homesick, or that a situation is causing
you to feel unhappy, stuck or upset. They can be
found in the Graham Hills Building.
For further information, please visit
https://www.strath.ac.uk/chaplaincy/
For further information, please visit
Academic Support https://www.strath.ac.uk/studentcounselling/
The University offers various academic support
Student Health Service
services such as Study Skills Service and Maths
Skills Support Centre. The Student Health Service is a confidential
Study Skills Service works with students to service available to all students at the University.
enhance their learning. They can offer practical The Student Health Service Nurse can assist in
advice and support to help you study more promoting positive health and wellbeing by
effectively. They do this through one-to-one providing advice and information on looking after
Andersonian Library International Student Support Team
consultations, workshops and self-access your health. They also provide support with
Once you are registered and have your student The International Student Support Team offers materials. health related issues, assistance to access
card, you are automatically a member of the guidance and information to all registered Maths Skills Support Centre aims to provide other professionals and advice on a range of
library. To gain access to the library, all you need international students, especially those that academic support to all students who are health issues, minor illness and common ailments.
is your student card. Located at the Curran concern welfare, immigration and personal studying mathematics or who require an element They can be found on Level 4 of the Graham Hills
Building, the library is open from 7am to 12am, issues. We also act as a point of contact to other of mathematics in their chosen degree. Building.
Monday to Friday. As for the weekends, the support services. The team organises the Support is available through drop-in sessions,
library opens from 9am to 9pm. During exam and University Welcome Week and a number of appointments and self-access materials. For further information, please visit
vacation period, these hours vary. For the most specific workshops throughout the academic year, https://www.strath.ac.uk/studenthealth/
up-to-date opening hours for the library, please as well as offering one-to-one appointments.
For further information, please visit
visit https://www.strath.ac.uk/library/. You can find the ISST at Room MC1.41, Level 1 of https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/strathlife/
the McCance Building. academicsupport/
Careers Service For further information, please visit
https://www.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint/
The Careers Service is available to all students
who wish to seek advice on their future. Whether
you need help identifying a suitable career, or you
need help updating and reviewing your CV, the
Careers Service is there to help. They are located Student Lifecycle Services
on Level 6 of the Livingstone Tower.
Student Lifecycle Services are located on Level 1
of the McCance Building, and can help students
For further information, please visit with many aspects such as admission, your
https://www.strath.ac.uk/careers/ student record, exams and graduation.
For further information, please visit
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studentlifecycle/
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Some Facts about Scotland
This is a surprising one for those who are in the Scotland does not have an official national
dark. If you were asked to name the national anthem, but Robert Burns’ “Scots Wha Hae” was
animal of Scotland, many would answer with widely served as the national anthem. However,
sheep, due to its use when cooking haggis, one of nowadays, you will find that “Flower of Scotland”
Scotland’s most iconic foods. However, it is not a is played before international sports, making that
sheep, nor a lamb, nor a highland cow. The song the unofficial Scottish national anthem.
The first international football match, between
national animal of Scotland is, in fact, a unicorn.
Scotland and England, was played in Glasgow.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a famous architect
Scotland has a national flag, the Saltire, which is Scotland’s highest point is on the mountain Ben
While the national animal of Scotland is a and designer, was a resident of Glasgow and
also known as the St. Andrew’s Cross, but it also Nevis. It is also the highest point of the UK.
mythical creature, the national emblem is more many of his works can be found in Glasgow. He
has another, albeit unofficial, flag as well called
down to earth. The thistle, a purple prickly flower, also has a permanent exhibition in the museum
The Lion Rampant. The Lion Rampant is a very
is Scotland’s national emblem. called the Lighthouse. It is also free entry. The Mitchell Library in Glasgow is Europe’s largest
different flag with a yellow base colour and a red
lion in a fighting stance on it. public reference library.
Scotland was an independent country before it Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns, was a very famous Scottish
There are three recognised national languages of was merged to become the United Kingdom of lyricist and poet. He is widely regarded as the Scotland has the highest portion of redheads in
Scotland: English, Scots, and Gaelic. English is the Great Britain. However, Scotland still have their national poet of Scotland. There is a statue of him the world accounting for 13% of the population.
most widely spoken one, whilst the Scots has own national teams for sports such as football, located in George Square alongside other famous
more presence up north. The Gaelic tongue on rugby, badminton, and many more. Scots.
the other hand, is far less common than the other While the population of Scotland takes up only
two languages with only 1% of the population 0.0007% of the world population, 11% of all
fluent in it. Modern-golf originated from Scotland and this is When you think of Scotland, there are many Nobel Prize winners have been Scots.
where the world’s first Open Championship was things that come to mind such as haggis, kilts,
hosted. Because of this, Scotland is usually and bagpipes. However, from the three typical
Alongside the Loch Ness monster, which is said
promoted as the “Home of Golf”. answers you would get, two of them are not Some small stores in England do not accept
to inhabit Loch Ness, Scotland also has another
actually from Scotland. In fact, kilts and bagpipes Scottish notes, so be prepared to take some
loch monster. Its name is Morag of Loch Morar. It
were first made in Ireland. English notes with you when travelling south.
was described in a similar fashion to its widely
Despite not being the capital city of Scotland,
known counterpart Nessie.
Glasgow is larger and is more populous than
Edinburgh. Glasgow is the only city in Scotland that has an
underground train service with it being the 3rd
Scotland has a population of around 5.3 Million.
oldest system in the world. The service is run by
However, this only makes up to 8.3% of the total
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.
UK population, which is a very interesting fact
because Scotland is the second largest country in
the United Kingdom behind England by population
and area.
16 17ELT In-Sessional General English and English for Academic Purposes Courses Ten Tips for Tier 4 Students
The English Language Teaching unit offers a range of In-sessional English language support Here are some tips for Tier 4 students to help you make your University life easier.
courses for students at the University of Strathclyde whose first language is not English. These 1. Attendance
courses aim to help you improve the English you need both for studying and for everyday com-
munication. Students paying overseas fees for a full year are entitled to 4 hours per week of It is important that you are engaged with your studies (which includes use of University facilities such as the
English (equivalent to two different courses per week) FREE throughout the academic year. We library, and computer facilities) and that you attend your classes, tutorials, and examinations. You may
also offer 2 hours per week of FREE In-sessional classes (equivalent to one course per week) to receive an email from time to time asking you to visit your Department to confirm you are engaged with your
EU and Erasmus students. Spouses of students, visiting scholars, research assistants, and inter- studies (please check your emails regularly!). Please let your Department know if you are ill or need to miss
national students taking additional classes over and above the 4 hours per week are also wel- classes for any reason.
come to attend for a small fee (£50 per 5-week course). 2. Working During Study
The In-sessional Series 1 (8th October – 9th November, 2018) information (course descriptions, If you want to work during your studies, please make sure you understand the conditions of your visa. Your
provisional timetable, and email application form) will be on our webpage when registration conditions of should be written on you visa and are normally 10 or 20 hours during term-time. Working more
opens on Monday, 1st October: than your permitted hours can have very serious consequences for you visa and you can find more
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguageteaching/in- information here: https://www.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint/workingduringandafterstudies/
sessionalgeneralenglishenglishforacademicpurposes/ 3. Police Registration
Students should check the Series 1 provisional timetable to see which course(s) they can attend, If you are required to register with the Police (this applies to certain nationalities only), you must keep your
and then apply by sending their completed application forms to elt@strath.ac.uk. The deadline Police Registration Certificate up-to-date. This means you must update it every time you change address,
for applications is Friday the 5th of October at 10:00 am, but students are advised to send change your visa or get a new passport https://www.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint/policeregistration/
their applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
4. Address
The ELT is not able to acknowledge receipt of your application. The ELT office will only email The University holds a record of your address on PEGASUS and it is important that you keep this up-to-date.
you if there is a problem with your choice of course. If you change your address, please login to PEGASUS and update it (via your “Personal” tab).
Classes start week beginning 8th October, 2018. In-sessional Series 1 class lists, room numbers, 5. Immigration Updates
and the final timetable will be posted on Myplace (ELT13,1: In-sessional) and on the notice
Please check our Immigration Updates regularly (www.strath.ac.uk/visas) This update is where we will tell
board across from room LT701 in Livingstone Tower from 8th October, 2018. Please note that
you about important Home Office rule changes that may affect your studies.
the ELT will NOT email you this information.
6. Visa Extensions
If you need to do further study with the University of Strathclyde (if you have not completed your course or
you want to study on a new course with us) you may need to make a visa extension application. Please start
preparing your visa application about 2 months in before your visa expiry date and check www.strath.ac.uk/
sees/infoint/visaextensions for more information.
7. Study Changes and Visa Implications
Please be aware that if there are changes to your course of study (if you finish your studies early, withdraw,
take a break from study or change your course) this may have implications for your visa. You can find more
information in our Immigration Update and our Tier 4 and Exam Boards guide here www.strath.ac.uk/visas.
8. Travel during study (Schengen)
If you want to travel to Europe during your studies you may have to apply for a Schengen visa and you can
find information on what you need to do here www.strath.ac.uk/visas.
9. Inviting Family and Friends
If you would like to invite family or friends to visit you in the UK, you will find more information (plus a
template invitation letter) in the This months top queries section of our webpage www.strath.ac.uk/sees/
infoint. If you are returning home before you travel back to the UK for your graduation, please ensure you
print and carry proof that you have registered to graduate.
10. Working after Study
If you want to work in the UK after you complete your course you can find information on work visas on this
website www.ukcisa.org.uk. Please also visit www.strath.ac.uk/visas for information on the Doctorate
18 Extension Scheme and the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa. 19Overcoming Jetlag Campus Map
What is jetlag?
Jetlag is a feeling of overwhelming exhaustion
which can affect one’s sense of time, place,
wellbeing, concentration, memory and
performance. It occurs most noticeably when
travellers have rapidly crossed five or more time
zones.
What causes jetlag?
Jetlag is caused by the disturbance of biological cycles. The following human cycles are disrupted by
airplane travel:
Rapid: Heartbeat, pulse rate, breathing, cell division, eye blinking, swallowing, brainwaves.
Daily: Blood pressure, blood clotting, eyesight, alertness, visual activity, cognitive functions, energy
levels, sense of pain, physical prowess, sleepiness/wakefulness, digestion, hunger pains, hormone
levels, body temperatures, metabolism, sense of time, beard growth.
The more time zones which have been crossed, the more disrupted these cycles are. Fortunately, the
human body is very adaptable and it does not take long to readjust. For example, if eleven time zones
have been crossed, it can take from two days to two weeks for sleep patterns to adjust thoroughly.
Heart rate, which is normally faster in the day than at night, can take from five to six days to
synchronise.
How can I reduce the effects of jetlag?
1. Avoid food and drink containing caffeine such as cola, coffee and chocolate, until your body has
adjusted to the time change (first day or two).
2. Limit alcohol intake until your body has rested from travelling. Air travel is very dehydrating and
alcohol will further deplete water from your system. Instead drink lots of water.
3. Eat high protein meals for breakfast and lunch and high carbohydrate meals at suppertime.
Proteins give the body four to five hours of energy where carbohydrates only provide an hour of
energy after which they naturally induce feelings of sleepiness. High sugar content foods will
produce similar sleepiness after an hour.
Campus Buildings
4. Keep active during the day and do not nap. This will encourage your body to adjust to the new Alexander Turnbull 36 Garnett Hall 26 Murray Hall 28
Key
time zone. Engage in physical and mental activity to keep your body awake and mind alert. Andrew Ure Hall 50 Graham Hills 24 Patrick Thomas Court 39
Arbuthnott (Hamnett Wing) 15 Henry Dyer 11 Ramshorn Theatre 38 University Buildings
5. Go to bed early (by 22:00) and get plenty of rest. Allowing your body to run down will only Arbuthnott (Robertson Wing) 16 James Blyth Court 34 Royal College 7 Accessible Routes Extremal
make you more susceptible to local viruses. Architecture 18 James Gould Hall 30 Sir William Duncan 13
Accessible Routes through Buildings
Barony Hall 31 James Young Hall 35 St Paul’s 3
From Dr Charles E Ehret and Lynne Waller Birkbeck Court 25 James Weir 5 Stenhouse 14 Accessible Buddy routes
Centre for Sport and Recreation 1 John Anderson 19 Strathclyde Business School 12 Accessible Entrance
Overcoming Jetlag Scanlon, Berkeley Publishing Corporation, 1983 Chancellors’ Hall 32 Livingston Tower 23 Students’ Union 6
Non-Accessible entrance
Collins 22 (Security Control) Technology and Innovation Centre 37
20 Lord Hope 9 33 Public car Park
20 21
Colville Thomas Campbell Court
Curran (Andersonian Library) 10 4
Lord Todd (Village Office) 27 Thomas Graham Catering Outlets
Estates Services 8 University centre 2
McCance Building Under Construction
Forbes Hall 29 21 Wolfson Centre 17Arrival at Strathclyde—Checklist
Pay Tuition Fees and Register
Attend Student Inauguration
Attend Faculty Inductions
As a new student, it is important that you attend your faculty induction event. This will help you ease into your new
course of study and meet your faculty staff and students. You can also ask any questions that you may have, whilst
getting a taste of what’s to come in the following months of study. More information can be found on page 3.
Register with a GP (family doctor)
It is important that you register with a GP in Glasgow as soon as possible. All students are entitled to free access to
the National Health Service. You can find more information at www.strath.ac.uk/studenthealth
Library Access and your IT Account
The Andersonian Library is in the Curran Building. Your student card also acts as your library card and is needed to
gain entrance to the library. For full information on the library including opening times and facilities, please see
www.strath.ac.uk/is/. You will already have access to PEGASUS; you should ensure you check your Strathclyde email
inbox regularly as important course and visa information is provided via email.
Visit the University of Strathclyde Students’ Association
The Union Building on John Street is home to USSA and is run by students for students. It is a great opportunity to
meet likeminded students from Glasgow, Scotland and across the world. It is also home to a great variety of activity
and sports clubs. Find out more at https://www.strathunion.com/
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Register with the Police
If your visa, Biometric Residence Permit or letter confirming your visa indicates that you must register with the Police
then it is important that you do this as soon as possible upon arrival in the UK. Further details on the process and
location of the Overseas Register Office (OVRO) can be found at www.strath.ac.uk/sees/infoint/policeregistration.
Failure to register could result in a monetary fine or a warning from the Police. During the main September registra-
tion period, the Admissions staff will arrange an appointment for you.
Open a bank account
Once you have completed the registration process and updated your UK term address on PEGASUS you can request a
Bank Letter to assist you in the process www.strath.ac.uk/studentlifecycle/letterscounciltaxbankstatus/.
Familiarise yourself with the campus
It is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the main buildings of the campus so you are aware of where support
services are should you ever need to access them. Please see page 21, or the ‘Your Guide to Student Experience
Services’ booklet for a handy campus map. Campus Tours will take place at 11am and 3pm on Saturday 8th
September from the Village Office, then every hour between 10am and 3pm, Monday 10th—Friday 14th from the
foyer of the Students’ Union Building.You can also read
