Key Dates

Milestone Date
Nominations Open Monday 5th October (9am)
Nominations Close Sunday 11th October (5pm)
Mandadtory Candidate Training Monday 12th October (11:30 – 1pm)
Campaigning Begins Monday 12th October (1pm)
Voting Opens Tuesday 13th October (9am)
Voting Closes Friday 16th October (1pm)
Results Announces Monday 19th October (1pm)

About these elections

We’re electing students to fill every Student Council role; from School and Sports Reps to Societies and Welfare Reps. These roles shape campaigns, influence decisions and make sure your voice leads what the SU does next.

If you want to make things better at UoG, stand in the election or vote for someone who will. This is your chance to be the change you want to see.

Roles available

School Reps (9)

  • 3 x Schools Reps from School of Education, Health & Science
  • 3 x Schools Reps from School of Business, Computing & Social Sciences
  • 3 x Schools Reps from School of Arts, Culture & Environment

Please note to run for School Rep you must have been elected as a Course Rep for this academic year

Clubs & Societies (8)

  • Sports Reps × 4
  • Societies Reps × 4

Please note to run for Sports or Societies Rep you must have been elected as a Committee Member for this academic year

Welfare & Diversity (9)

  • Women+ Welfare Rep
  • LGBTQ+ Welfare Rep
  • Mature Students’ Welfare Rep
  • International Students’ Welfare Rep
  • Students with Disabilities Welfare Rep
  • Mental Health Welfare Rep
  • Black, Asian & ME+ Welfare Rep
  • Parents & Carers Welfare Rep
  • Care Leavers Welfare Rep

Please note to run for Welfare Rep you must self identify as a member of that given group

Who can vote

Role Who can vote
School Reps All students in that School
Sports Reps Sports Club Members
Societies Reps Society Members
Welfare Reps Students who’ve self-identified with that community on the SU website