The University Chorus was founded in 1975 to promote choral singing. It was open to present and former staff and students and their families without audition.
Gaysoc was formed to help gay students get in touch with each other.
The Geographical Society was a student society. It was formed around 1968. It offered a wide range of geographical outings, lectures and social events.
On the formation of the University of Strathclyde in 1964, the Royal College of Science and Technology Graduates and Former Students Association was renamed the University of Strathclyde Graduates Association.
The Association was the means for graduates to take an active interest in the University. As well as arranging meetings and social gatherings for graduates, the Association also had the right to appoint representatives to the Court and the General Convocation of the University.
The Graduates' Association Council met five times a year, in January, March, May, September and November, and held an annual general meeting for all members in November each year.
The University of Strathclyde Housing for Glasgow Trust Limited was established by members of University staff in 1967, with the aim of aiding the provision of low cost housing in the city. It was officially wound up in 1972.
The Chemical and Metallurgical Society was founded in 1889. It organised meetings, film shows and visits. It also produced an annual journal. In about 1922, it changed its name to the Metallurgical Club.
The Royal College of Science and Technology Music Society was formed in 1960 as a subsection of the College's Dramatic Society with the object of providing background or accompaniment for the Dramatic Society’s shows. Support was such however that, in 1961, a separate society was formed with the aim of promoting performance and interest in all forms of music. In 1964, the society was renamed the University of Strathclyde Music Society. It was affiliated to the University of Strathclyde Students' Association. Membership of the Society was originally only open to students but was later open to staff as well.
The University of Strathclyde had a long association with Norwegian students. This developed in scale at the end of World War II when Norwegian students, who had tended to go to the northern German universities, turned towards Scotland. Arrangements were made for the admission of a substantial number from 1945 onwards, who studied almost exclusively in the field of engineering.
In 1966, the understanding between the two countries was signalised by the acceptance by His Majesty King Olav V of the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws and by the appointment of the Principal of the University, Dr. S.C. Curran, as Commander of the Order of St. Olav.