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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.

The nomination period will open in:

Arts SU By-Elections 2026

The 2026/27 Arts SU By-Elections is an election where students can stand and vote for vacant school representative roles for the academic year, as well as the UAL Postgraduate Student Governor position.

  • 6 posts are up for election.
  • Nominations open at 10:00 on Monday 21 September 2026 (in 27 hours)
  • The polls open at 10:00 on Monday 9 November 2026 (in 7 weeks and 1 days)
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Meet Your Winners: Arts SU Spring Elections 2026

The votes are in and the winners have been announced!

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Autumn By-Election Timeline

  • Nominations Open*:

    10:00 AM - Monday 31st September 2026

  • Nominations and Publicity Close:

    12:00 PM - Friday 30th October 2026

  • Candidates Briefing:

    TBC

  • Campaigning Opens and Candidate list published:

    10:00 AM - Friday 6th November 2026

  • Voting Opens

    10:00 AM - Monday 9th November 2026

  • Voting Closes

    12:00 PM - Friday 13th November 2026

  • Results

    Friday 13th November 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.