A photograph of a student asking a question at the Annual Members Meeting 2022

SU 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.

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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.

In the Arts SU By-elections, students can elect your School Reps, NUS Conference Representatives (delegates), and the UAL Postgraduate Student Governer. These roles are all voluntary positions that represent the views and interests of UAL students.

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Want to know more before standing?

Register your interest in the Arts SU elections by filling in our form.

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What roles are available?

Election timeline

  • Monday 9th October 2023

    Standing Opens*
  • Tuesday 24th October 2023

    Standing Closes
  • Wednesday 25th October 2023

    Candidate Briefing
  • Thursday 26th October 2023

    Candidate Briefing (Online)
  • 12pm Friday 27th October 2023

    Deadline for Publicity (Manifesto) and Student Group Endorsements**
  • 10am Monday 30th October 2023

    Campaigning Opens
  • 10am Monday 30th October 2023

    Voting Opens
  • 2pm Friday 3rd November 2023

    Voting Closes

* Standing Is when students can put themselves forward for an available role.

** Candidates produce publicity which includes the ideas and principles of their campaigns to show how they will represent students.

** Endorsements from Societies & Sports clubs must be submitted at the same time as the publicity deadline.