Students' Union and Welcome Information

 

Welcome to the RCS Students’ Union

RCS Students’ Union is the lively, colourful heart of the student experience at the Conservatoire and the great thing is every student is automatically a member. Whether it’s helping you get settled into this exciting chapter of your life or making events to celebrate diversity within the Conservatoire – the SU is all about benefiting you as a student. 

Visit the RCS Student Union’s dedicated website

We’re Here From The Beginning


  • Welcoming international students off the plane, our airport ambassadors will be on hand to welcome you to Glasgow should you be arriving between the 15th and 24th of September, please request assistance by completing this form no later than Wednesday 11th September 2024.
  • We’ll be on hand to help you move into Base Glasgow on “move-in weekend” starting on Saturday 21st September 2024.
  • Showing you the famous nightlife and scenery that Glasgow & Scotland has to offer during Fresher’s Week
  • Helping you make friends during Freshers’ week by organising lots of different social events
  • Being there as you take a leap into this new part of your life

During Your Studies


  • We’re right here, our office is located at the entrance of the Renfrew St building, feel free to come in any time!
  • Working with staff across the Conservatoire to improve your education and student life as a whole
  • Working with the National Union of Students, Association of European Conservatoire’s Student Group and Conservatoire UK Student Network to amplify your voice nationally and internationally
  • Being an informal ear when you’re facing challenges, from homesickness and financial hardship to academic difficulties and mental health problems

Coming Together


  • Celebrating through ceilidhs, balls, quizzes, movie nights, nights out (and in), etc.
  • Helping you join and create societies so you can meet people like you
  • Building links with nearby universities to facilitate exciting multidisciplinary collaborations
  • Organising General Assemblies for all students to hear from us, ask us questions, propose improvements, raise anything they’d like to raise, etc.