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Student Elections

In our elections, students can stand to be, and vote for, elected student leaders, some voluntary, and some paid. These representatives are your voice and act on your behalf in the Union, University and wider community fighting for you on an institutional, local and national level.

What are Arts SU Elections?

Arts SU is an independent, democratic organisation (charity) led by students who are elected by our 22,000 members (UAL students). In our elections, students can stand to be, and vote for, elected student leaders, some voluntary, and some paid. These representatives are your voice and act on your behalf in the Union, University and wider community fighting for you on an institutional, local and national level. It is so important for students to take part and vote in these elections so that individuals are elected who represent YOUR views.

Remember - you must be logged in to nominate yourself in the election.

Nominations will open in:

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Election timeline

  • Nominations Open*:

    10:00 AM - Monday 12th January 2026

  • Nominations and Publicity Close:

    12:00 PM - Friday 20th February 2026

  • Candidates Briefing:

    23rd / 24th / 25th February 2026

  • Campaigning Opens and Candidate list published:

    10:00 AM - Friday 27th February 2026

  • Voting Opens

    10:00 AM - Monday 02 March 2026

  • Voting Closes

    12:00 PM - Friday 06 March 2026

  • Results

    6:00 PM - Friday 06 March 2026

 

* When Nominations are open, students can put themselves forward for an available role. During this time, they also produce publicity which includes the ideas and principles of their campaigns to show how they will represent students.