Get ready for Elections
Over the past six months, we’ve done the groundwork – listening to your feedback, reviewing our structures and shaping a more inclusive approach. It’s now time to put these changes into action and usher in a New Era for the Students’ Union.
Our upcoming elections give you the power to choose who will represent your interests and shape the future of student life. Whether you run for a role, support a candidate, or cast your vote, your involvement will make a difference.
Below, you’ll find the key dates, available roles and essential resources you need to get involved.
Elections timeline
Here are the key dates for the upcoming elections – from Nominations to Results Day. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on shaping your Union’s future.
- 24th February – 7th March 2025: Nominations
- 10th – 16th March 2025: Candidate Support and Eligibility Week
- 17th – 20th March 2025: Voting Week
- 21st March 2025: Results Day
Roles available
This year’s elections introduce exciting new roles that empower you to drive change. Whether you step up yourself or put forward a friend, these positions offer a chance to shape student representation, influence key decisions and lead a New Era for the Union.
Paid roles
- Students' Union Representative (Paid, Part-Time, 4 roles available)
Voluntary roles
- School Representative for the School of Arts and Media (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Business (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Engineering and Computing (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Health, Social Work and Sport (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Law and Policing (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Medicine and Dentistry (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Nursing and Midwifery (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Psychology and Humanities (Voluntary)
- School Representative for the School of Veterinary Medicine (Voluntary)
Byelaws and Election Rules
Our Byelaws and our Election Rules set the standard for fairness and transparency throughout the election process. Take a moment to familiarise yourself with these rules to maintain a level playing field for all candidates.
Campaign Expense Resource
This resource explains how much you can spend and on what. Following the guidelines in our Election Rules and using this resource keeps our elections fair, equitable and driven by student choice rather than spending power.
Recommend a friend
Know someone who would make a great candidate? Recommend them here! We’ll let them know they’ve been suggested. If they’re interested, they have until 3pm on Friday 7th March 2025 to nominate themselves.