Useful Infomation

A full-time officer is an elected student leader who works full time for the Students’ Union, representing students at the highest levels of the university and leading on key priority areas such as education, welfare or student life. They set the Union’s direction, campaign for change, hold the university to account and serve as trustees, with legal responsibility for the organisation’s governance and strategy.

The Activities and Opportunities Officer focuses on student life beyond the lecture theatre, leading clubs, societies and SU events while supporting and mobilising student leaders.

The Education and Community Officer concentrates on academic representation and research, coordinating course reps, supporting the advice service and acting as the student voice in local community matters.

The Welfare and Diversity Officer leads on student welfare, equality, liberation and sustainability, and campaigns for stronger mental health and wellbeing support on campus and beyond.

All three roles also serve as trustees of UoG SU, sharing responsibility for the organisation’s governance and strategic direction.



Student Leadership Elections 2026

This Leadership Election is to choose your next leaders of the Students' Union. There are 3 positions up for election! Nominations open Thursday 29th January and close on Friday 6th March. Manifestos are to be uploaded by the candidate by Wednesday 11th March 12pm.

3 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 6 March 2026 (in 2 days and 17 hours)

The polls open at 13:00 on Monday 16 March 2026 (in 12 days)

Post List
Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

Nominate a Mate

 

It’s nearly that time of year again, when you choose who will lead your Students’ Union next academic year.

 

This year, we’re opening Nominate a Mate earlier than ever. That means more time for you to shout about your friends and tell them why they’d make a brilliant officer.

 

We have three roles available: Activities and Opportunities, Education and Community, and Welfare and Diversity. If you know someone who would be great at bringing clubs and societies together, representing students at Academic Board, or standing up for underrepresented groups, now is the time to put their name forward.

 

Fill out the form below to recommend them.