Let's Talk By-elections
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. Nominations open on the 27th of October! Read the descriptions for the roles and decide which one you're most interested in. Once nominations are open, you can nominate yourself using the link below.
This year, the full list of roles available are:
Student Officer Roles:
Part Time Officers and PG Members:
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.
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 Members
Vacanies: 6
The Postgraduate Committee is made up of six elected postgraduate representatives and four of the full-time elected officers, as well as a part-time officer chosen by the Student Officer Committee. 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:
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
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
- Media, Language and Communications Studies School
- Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Pharmacology School
- Natural Sciences School
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!