Scottish Socialist Youth Stirling (SSYS)

Who we are

The SSY is Scotland’s independent socialist youth network. We are a platform for the voices of young socialists in Scotland.

We campaign for change in our local area, discuss politics with socialist analysis, host educational sessions and film screenings, and engage with both grassroots and global movements. We host a range of social activities, from cinema trips and days out, to pints at Spoons and karaoke at Slanj!

Scottish Socialist Youth is a Scottish network of socialist youth groups. We are united by our vision for an independent socialist republic, building on the history of socialist movements with our own ideas and strategies. Our members originate from many different communities, countries and traditions — but we are all unified by our common interest of socialism in Scotland.

The SSY has 6 core principles which underpin our idea of what it means to be a socialist in 21st century Scotland. These are:

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We coordinate a range of activites at the University of Stirling. For our members, we hold meetings every week to coordinate the general activities of the society, have political discussions, hear from the committee and discuss upcoming action and campaigning. Campaigners successfully passed a motion at the Student Union as part of our Help Not Harm efforts — as a result, the Student Union provides free drug checking kits to people who need them. Open to anyone, we often hold educational talks and discussions, where members can engage in peer learning opportunities to find out more about Scottish Socialism and the issues we care about. For the Autumn 2025 semester we have three educationals planned. The society also enagages in fundraising activities. In December of 2024 we held a Rave for Palestine, a ticketed DJ event with for which all money (including raffle tickets, and pin badge) went to Medical Aid for Palestinians. We raised £616 in the one night. Members of the SSY and other comrades also travel to other areas of Scotland to march and rally for different causes. For example, in 2021 we marched at the Glasgow COP26 march, and in May 2024 we participated in International Workers' Day precession in Glasgow. Finally, we also host a range of social activities for members of our community to participate in coordinated by our Social Coordinator.

Simply get in touch with the society by email or social media! ssystirlinguni@gmail.com @stirlingunissy Or feel free to stop by one of our meetings to say hi!

We meet once per week on Thursdays at 7pm in C.2B84, with additional activites (such as social events) taking place at other times and days too.

No! We have members from all over Scotland, and branches in place in Strathclyde, Forth Valley, Lothian, and most recently Grampian. However Stirling University SSY was our first active group. If you would like to find out more about the national SSY, find out more on our website!