The deadline to register to vote is this Monday 20th April!

We recently had the highest student voter turnout in five years for the Full-Time Officr Elections here at UoGSU, you voted for an officer team that you thought could make a real difference to student lives at UoG.

We want all our members to also be engaged in local and national elections and are supporting the latest campaign from NUS 'Turn Up' - We want to make sure that all students are registered to vote and are aware of when and where you can vote for change locally and nationally. 

Students make up 10% of voters - enough to change the outcome of elections. The future is in our hands, but only if we Turn Up and vote.

Politicians notice who registers and who shows up at the ballot box. That's why NUS launched Turn Up, the UK's biggest youth and student voter registration campaign - breaking down barriers to make it simple for you to make your voice heard.

The NUS Turn Up hub includes information on registering to vote (including at both your home and University addresses), when you can vote, eligibility to vote in the May elections (local elections in England, Senedd elections in Wales and Scottish Parliament elections in Scotland) and information on voter ID.

Upcoming Elections - 7th May 2026

England - Local Elections

Local elections are taking place in some areas of England on Thursday 7th May 2026. Check if there is an election in your home area here. Check if you are eligible to vote here.

For UoG students that live in Cheltenham, on the 7th May elections will take place for Cheltenham Borough Councillors, you can check here if the ward you live in has candidates nominated and who they are.

Scotland - Scottish Parliament Election

The Scottish Parliament election is taking place in every area of Scotland on Thursday 7th May 2026. Check if you are eligible to vote here.

Wales - Senedd Election

The Senedd election is taking place in every area of Wales on Thursday 7th May 2026. Check if you are eligible to vote here.

 You do not have to be a British citizen to vote in UK elections or referendums. There are different rules on whether you can vote depending on your nationality, to see if you are eligible to register to vote, go to the ‘Can I Vote’ website or use the NUS International student eligibility checker.

Find upcoming elections in your area (both home and university), your polling station, candidates, and contact details for your local electoral services team with a simple postcode search with the Electoral Commission’s Postcode Checker

If you have any questions about Elections at UoGSU or beyond, drop an email to the Student Voice Team