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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 stand in the election. Once logged in, click on the "Stand in election" button.

Nominations close in:

2024 SU By-Elections

Arts Students' Union By-Elections 2024. Roles in this election: Vacant School Rep roles and the UAL Postgraduate Students' Governor

11 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:01 on Friday 25 October 2024 (in 3 days and 2 hours)

The polls open at 10:00 on Monday 4 November 2024 (in 13 days)

Please log in to see more details.

Thinking of running in these elections?

If you're considering nominating yourself for a position in these elections, you can use the form below to sign up to find out more information about the elections. A member of the elections team will be in touch to provide more information and answer any questions you may have. Once you're ready to stand, click the "Stand In Election" button above

You can also read the Elections Guide to find out more!

Express your interest here

Read Elections Guide

Recommend a Student

If you know someone who might be great at a role, you can give them a bit of encouragement to put themself forward by completing our Recommend a Student form

After you suggest them, we will send them an email letting them know that someone thinks they should stand (don't worry, you do have the option to remain anonymous). This could give someone the encouragement they need!

Recommend a Student

Election timeline

  • Nominations Open*:

    10:00 AM - Monday 07 October 2024

  • Nominations and Publicity Close:

    12:00 PM - Friday 25 October 2024

  • Candidates Briefing:

    Tuesday 29 October 2024 /
    Wednesday 30 October 2024

  • Campaigning Opens and Candidate list published:

    Friday 31 October 2024

  • Voting Opens

    10:00 AM - Monday 04 November 2024

  • Voting Closes

    15:00 PM - Thursday 07 November 2024

  • Results

    Friday 08 November 2024 (TBC)

 

* 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.