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Elections Hub

The election hub contains all the detailed information about the elections for students and staff such as training resources and sessions

Accessible and transparent

We want to ensure that the elections are as accessible and transparent as possible so that all students, whether it’s through standing for a position or voting, can participate. The Elections Hub contains all the information for UAL Students, Staff, and election candidates.

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.

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

All School Rep positions are available in this election

The role description is available in the Elections Guide

Sabbatical Officer Trustees

Sabbatical Officer Trustees (aka Full-Time Officers) are full-time paid employees at Arts SU and are selected via the SU Elections. Those elected must either take a year out of their studies or undertake it after completing your course.

There are six Sabbatical Officer Positions:

  • 1 x Union Affairs Officer
  • 1 x Student Communities Officer
  • 4 x College Officers (CSM / LCF / LCC / CCW & CCI)

The role description is available in the Elections Guide

Election Events

During our election season, we offer a variety of events and workshops to help you feel prepared and informed. You can sign up to attend any of the events below by filling in this form

Election resources

Elections Guide & Rules

This will provide you with everything you need to know about the Arts SU Elections, including summaries of the roles available, how and why you should put yourself forward, key dates, and the election rules which help keep our elections free and fair.

Read Guide

Bye-Law 5: Elections & Referenda

Publicity and Campaigning Guide

Our publicity and campaigning guide tells you everything you need to know about the best ways to build your publicity (including your manifesto), and how you can run a successful election campaign

Download 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

Complaints

Arts Students’ Unions elections are governed by rules to ensure they are run free and fairly for all candidates and voters. If you believe someone has been breaking these rules, you can complete this form.

Submit a complaint

Candidate Expenses

You must declare any and all spending for your election. You must complete the expenses Excel document and upload this document, including all receipts to the expenses form. The deadline to submit your expenses is the close of voting.

Submit expenses

Download Excel template

Useful resources

Delivering an Elevator Pitch in a lecture

Public Speaking Training Webinar

Single Transferable Voting Explained