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?

School Rep positions

School Representatives exist to voice the views and interests of students from all courses that sit within their school/department on everything that affects the students’ academic experience. Working with fellow School and Course reps, University staff, and their College Sabbatical Officer to make positive change for students.

This election will fill the currently vacant school rep positions:

  • 1 x CCW Art School Rep
  • 1 x CCW Design School Rep
  • 2 x CCW Performance & Foundation
  • 2 x LCF Media & Communication
  • 1 x LCF Design & Technology
  • 1 x LCC Design School Rep
  • 1 x CSM Fashion, JTM, PCID

You can ONLY stand for a school rep if you study within that school/department!

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NUS Conference Representatives (Delegates)

The National Union of Students (NUS) Conference Representatives attend the NUS conferences, representing UAL students on a national level. An excellent opportunity to discuss issues affecting students, network with other representatives, and vote on behalf of students to decide the national policy, and elect national representatives (you can also stand to be an NUS Volunteer or Officer!). Arts SU provides briefing sessions for delegates ahead of conferences!

  • 7 x National Conference Representatives (Attending the NUS National Conference in April 2024)
  • 6 x Liberation Conference Representatives (Attending the NUS Liberation Conference in April 2024)

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UAL PostGraduate Student Governor

The Student Governor exists to strengthen the voice of students on the University’s Court of Governors which is the governing body of UAL. This role is specifically looking to increase the representation of Postgraduate Students on the University’s Court of Governors

You will have a key role along with other governors (External, Staff and Student) to oversee the University’s new strategy and in monitoring the implementation of related programmes.

This is a great opportunity to be exposed to the most senior decision making at UAL. Although elected as a volunteer Student Governor role, the post will be remunerated by UAL at the London Living Wage to reflect the significant expectations on the role.

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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.