The University of Strathclyde, a fine Glaswegian institution that has educated the people of Glasgow and beyond for over 320 years.
It’s alumni include the great John Logie Baird, inventor of the television, and Andrew Ure, the inspiration behind Frankenstein.
But we wanted to take a look at more recent history of the university and it’s student traditions - some things that every Strathclyde student in the last 30 or so years could recognise.
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9. Dirty dishes everywhere
Moving into halls took some getting used to, particularly living with fellow students who would never wash their dishes. To this day we break into a cold sweat when we leave a plate in the sink, expecting a passive-aggressive note to suddenly appear out of nowhere. | Getty Images

10. Skipping classes to hit The Ark
You could be neck-deep in your dissertation with two days left until the deadline and 4000 words left to write - and if the sun had barely trickled through the clouds, and a pal had prompted the idea of pints - then you knew you were going to end up in the beer garden at Ark. | DesignMyNight

11. Joanna Goodbite saving your entire day
Many a hangover have been cured by the services of Joanna Goodbite. We can only thank you Joanna. | Contributed

12. Taking a kip in the library
We’ve all been there, knackered after a long night of studying in the library - and it can get a bit cosy up there on the fifth floor - who could blame you for catching a couple of Z’s before grabbing your degrees. | Strathclyde University

