By-elections - Nominations open now!
The uea(su) by-elections are held near the start of each academic year to fill any roles that were not filled in the spring main elections. Any student can nominate themselves to become one of our SU volunteers! As a member of our team, you will have access to our SU Office, and receive the support of our staff to run any projects and campaigns that can enhance the students' experience. Some roles even include mentorship programs, certificates and recommendations to add to your CV!
Timeline
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Nominations Open
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Nominations Close
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Polling/Voting Open
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Polling/Voting Close
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Announcement
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Monday 27th Oct
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Friday 31st Oct
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Tuesday 4th Nov
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Wednesday 5th Nov
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Friday 7th Nov
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Nominate Yourself!
To run in the by-elections, become a student representative, and one of our valued volunteers, you need to nominate yourself for one of the vacant positions below. Read the rules and descriptions for the roles and decide which one you're most interested in.
Download rules
This year, the full list of roles available are:
Student Officer Roles:
Part Time Officers:
Non-Portfolio Officer
Vacanies: 2
Fulfil duties outlined in their manifesto, adhering to Union policy and the strategic plan. Non-Portfolio officer do not hold specific remits – you can lead and a campaign on any issue you chose, as long it does not overlap with the remits of portfolio officers.
People of Colour Officer (Open Place)
Vacanies: 1
Represent the interests of Students of Colour, addressing their unique challenges at university. Engage with the University and relevant organizations to drive improvements for students of colour. Liaise with relevant clubs, societies, or peer support groups
Black Students' Officer
Vacanies: 1
Advocate for the interests and challenges faced by Black students within the university community. Collaborate with the university and relevant organisations to drive positive changes that benefit Black students. Foster connections with clubs, societies, and peer support groups to address and meet the unique needs of Black students.
LGBT+ Officer (Open Place)
Vacanies: 1
Represent the interests of LGBT+ students, addressing their unique challenges at university. Engage with the University and relevant organizations to drive improvements for LGBT+ students. Liaise with relevant clubs, societies, or peer support groups.
LGBT+ Officer (Trans & Non Binary Place)
Vacanies: 1
Represent the interests of LGBT+ students, addressing their unique challenges at university. Engage with the University and relevant organizations to drive improvements for LGBT+ students. Liaise with relevant clubs, societies, or peer support groups.
International Officers (Non-EU and EU):
Vacanies: 1 of each
Represent the interests of international students, addressing their unique challenges at university. Engage with the University and relevant organizations to drive improvements for international students. Liaise with relevant clubs, societies, or peer support groups.
Postgraduate Representatives:
PG Committee Members
Vacanies: 6
The Postgraduate Committee is made up of six elected postgraduate representatives and the postgraduate officer, as well as a convenor chosen by the PG committee upon application. The Committee take part in decisions on allocating the SU's PG budget, organising events and campaigns, and use of the Graduate Centre.
Academic Representatives/Convenors:
Convenors lead change across your School and Faculty, representing you at the highest level in academic meetings. You can meet them at Students Experience Partnership (SEP meetings) where they promote your views and ideas, and make sure that all students are getting the best from their education.
School Convenors
Vacanies for the following schools:
- Interdisciplinary Institute for Humanities School
- Literature, Drama and Creative Writing School
- Computing Science School
- Environmental Sciences School
- Law School
- Global Development School
- Media, Language and Communications Studies School
- Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Pharmacology School
- Natural Sciences School
Undergraduate Faculty Convenors
Vacanies for the following schools:
- Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty
- Science Faculty
- Social Science Faculty
Postgraduate Faculty Convenors
Vacanies for the following schools:
- Science Faculty
- Social Science Faculty
More about the convenors role
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If you're unsure about any of the roles, or have any questions regarding elections, please email us at su.voice@uea.ac.uk we will happily support you!