Arts SU is holding a referendum on a number of proposed changes to how you experience democracy with your union.
You need to decide on if we should split our CCW Officer, Democratic Spaces, and School Reps along college lines, resulting in us asking the question... are we breaking up?
This is your official notice that an all-student referendum will take place from the 9th to the 13th of November 2026.
What is a referendum?
A referendum is a vote open to the entire student body to decide on a specific question or proposal.
What are we proposing?
Over the last six months, we've asked students across UAL about how you interact with your union and your representatives.
Now, we’re proposing a new structure for the way we represent you at Arts Students’ Union. By breaking up the CCW officer into separate Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon roles, we’ll have a simpler model: one full-time organiser for each college at UAL.
The proposed changes aim to make representation more visible and local, focused on your top priorities, while making it easier for you to get involved.
You'll vote separately on three motions:
- Motion 1: Changes to elected officers
- Motion 2: Changes to school reps
- Motion 3: Changes to democratic spaces
To find out about the changes proposed in each motion, and how to cast your vote, head over to the Referendum page on our website:
https://www.arts-su.com/voice/elections/referendum/
How do I cast my vote?
During the voting period, you can visit our website at arts-su.com/vote, sign in with your student account, and have your say.
Voting opens: 10:00, Monday 9th November 2026
Voting closes: 12:00, Friday 13th November 2026
What happens after the vote?
Each motion will be decided separately.
If students vote YES to a motion, the changes covered by that motion will take effect from the 2027/28 academic year, including roles available in the next spring election.
If students vote NO, the existing structure for that area, whether officer roles, School Reps or democratic spaces, will remain in place.
We will need 2.5% of our members to vote for the result to be valid.
So, are we breaking up?
That's completely up to you. Read the proposals, make your decision, but don't ghost us.
Results will be published on our website https://www.arts-su.com/voice/elections/results/
