Strath Indy Ref

Countdown to Referendum

Independence - What will it mean for Glasgow?

The first of the debates kick off with the question "Independence: What will it mean for Glasgow?". The debate will be held on this question on Monday 18th November, 5.30pm - 6.30pm in The Lounge, USSA Level 5

Strath Indy Ref - Mock Referendum

The Union will be staging its own mock referendum on the 24th April 2013.

The StrathIndyRef mock referendum is being set up with the aid of Glasgow City Council using ballot papers similar to the real referendum, and will give a real idea of what the outcome might be!

The same question as the full referendum will be asked: Should Scotland be an independent country? Yes or No.

StrathIndyRef will bring you debates and news and give you the information YOU need to make a decision.

Independence - What will it mean for education?

The third debate with the question "Independence: What will it mean for education?"

The debate will be held on this question on Tuesday 11th February, 5.30pm - 6.30pm in The Debates Chamber, USSA Level 6

Independence - Maybes Aye, Maybes Naw?

The last of the debates with the question "Independence: Maybes Aye, Maybes Naw?"

The debate will be held on this question on Monday 17th April, 5.30pm - 6.30pm in Vertigo, USSA Level 8

In less than one year from now, the people of Scotland will be asked to make the biggest constitutional decision of their lifetime.

Are you ready to vote?

The University of Strathclyde Students’ Association (USSA), is keen to help our members engage with the opportunity to choose Scotland’s future.
We’ll be hosting a series of panel debates throughout the year to explore the possibilities of independence. This is your chance to direct questions to a panel of politicians and representatives from both ‘Yes Scotland’ and ‘Better Together’.

Finally, the campaign will climax with a mock referendum on Thursday 24th April, in which the students of Strathclyde will be empowered to indicate their preference a mere five months ahead of the real event.

Remember, that in order to vote in the official referendum you must be registered to vote well in advance. Make sure you don’t miss the chance to have your say by registering in time. If you’re not currently registered, look out for the registration drives that will take place on the same days as the debates in either The Union Reception or the Curran Library Foyer.

Previous Debates

Monday 18th November, 5.30pm - 6.30pm in The Lounge, USSA Level 5
- Independence: What will it mean for Glasgow?

At the debate, we polled 66 student opinions before and after the debate with the question:

"Should Scotland become an Independent Country". The full press release is available to view as a download below. The round up results are here:

	Yes	No	Undecided
Before Debate	56.5%	25.8%	17.7%
After Debate	60.6%	24.2%	15.2%
Change	+4.1%	-1.6%	-2.5%

Upcoming Debates

Monday 16th December, 5.30pm - 6.30pm in The Debates Chamber, USSA Level 6
- Independence: What will it mean for employment?
Tuesday 11th February, 5.30pm - 6.30pm in The Debates Chamber, USSA Level 6
- Independence: What will it mean for education?
Thursday 17th April, 5.30pm - 6.30pm in Vertigo, USSA Level 8
- Independence: Maybes Aye, Maybes Naw?