[8][9] It was intended to serve as a platform for discussing Conservatism and public policy, engaging in debate and rhetoric, and assisting with Conservative election campaigns.

[11] A particular aim of the club, which would later be restated in the 1972 Constitution, was to preserve the dignity of the Rectorial Chair of the university by promoting prominent Conservatives to occupy the position.

The matter was brought before the House by Robert Wallace, MP for Greenock,[10] who argued that university professors, especially those funded by the nation, should abstain from endorsing or supporting political meetings conducted by students, to preserve the institution's neutrality.

Political figures, including Sir James Graham and Peel, engaged in discussions about the club, highlighting the significant attention the issue attracted.

[13] Today, the Association operates as a forum for students to discuss Conservative politics and participate in events and campaigning in Glasgow and further afield around Scotland.

[15] The Association's annual St Andrew's dinner in November 2010 attracted media attention as people opposing government policies on higher education protested outside with police being called and three protestors being arrested.