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There are three main election periods that run each academic year, which means plenty of ways to have your say.
Students' Union Elections - March.
Electing our five paid sabbatical officers, and our voluntary part-time officers for the academic year ahead
By-Elections - October
Electing officers to fill any vacant roles, completing the executive committee
Committee Elections (Sports and Societies) - February
club and society members elect the students who will lead them on committee next year
Whether you're looking to steer a society or influence national policy, we're confident that there's an election for you. Our elections are open to to any student to vote or stand, and you don't need to be a politics pro to get involved. Bring your passion, energy, and ideas then we'll support you with the rest!
Your Representation Team are on hand to help every step of the way, providing training and tips, resources and mentoring. You can contact them any time at: SUElections@uwe.ac.uk.
Want more information on how we run the elections?
We are currently working with candidates to support them whilst they create their campaigns for the campaigning and voting period. The following are the deadlines and dates of sessions for the Candidate Academy:
- Deadline: Manifestos - Thursday 22 February 2024 (12:00 noon)
- Deadline (REVISED): Photos & Videos- Monday 26 February 2024 (17:00)
- Deadline (REVISED): Social Media Accounts - Monday 26 February 2024 (17:00 noon)
- Workshop: Designing Your Campaign with Adobe - MR1, Union 1 - Monday 26 February 2024 (16:00-17:00)
- Workshop: Beyond the Poster - Ideas for Innovative Campaigning - MR2, Union 1 - Tuesday 27 February 2024 (16:00-17:00)
- Workshop: Campaigning Sustainably - MR1, Union 1 - Wednesday 28 February 2024 (15:00-16:00)
- Workshop: Student Engagement & Confident Networking - MR1 Union 1 - Friday 1 March 2024 (12:30-13:30)
- Deadline: Campaigning Spending Records - Wednesday 6 March (12:00 noon)
The Elections Rules and Complaints Procedure can be found here, and the Constitution can be found here.