Autumn By-Election 2026
By-Elections held in October 2026 for the following Part Time Officer Roles:
Postgraduate Officer
Health, Sciences and Society Officer
- 2 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
SU Officer Election 2026
Election of all SU Officer roles for the year 2026/2027.
- 13 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Autumn By-Election 2025
By-Elections held in October 2025 for the following Part Time Officer Roles:
LGBTQ+ Officer
BAME Officer
Part-Time Students Officer
Student with Disabilities Officer
Postgraduate Officer
- 5 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
The Big SU Surprise Night
We’re wrapping up Welcome Week with one last unforgettable night at Revolutions Bar, Ipswich – and the theme is up to YOU!
Will it be a Tiki Tiki Games Night, bringing tropical vibes, fruity cocktails, and fun challenges?
Or will you choose a Beach Karaoke Party, where you can sing your heart out to summer anthems and karaoke classics?
Voting opens Monday 22nd September and closes Wednesday 24th September – so make sure you have your say before the final theme is revealed!
Tickets include entry + a free drink on arrival – the perfect way to kick off the night.
It’s your last chance to celebrate Welcome Week with your new mates, so make it count. Cast your vote, bring the energy, and let’s end the week in style
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
SU Officer Election 2025
Election of all SU Officer roles for the year 2025/2026.
- 15 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Autumn By-Election 2024
By-Elections held in October 2024 for the following Part Time Officer Roles:
School Officer of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health
School Officer of Social Sciences and Humanities
BAME Officer
Students' with Disabilities Officer
Mature Students' Officer
Part Time Students' Officer
Internatinal Students' Officer
- 7 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Student Officer Elections 2024
These elections play a crucial role in shaping the leadership of your Students' Union for the upcoming year. From our full-time Presidents to part-time officers representing various university groups, your vote directly influences who takes the helm.
Throwing your hat in the ring as a candidate is an enriching experience, offering the chance to develop valuable skills and gain unique perspectives. Once elected, the opportunities to make a difference multiply!
Your vote holds significant weight in shaping the Union's direction and ensuring your voice resonates in its decisions. Don't miss the chance to make a real impact on how the Union operates!
- 15 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
National Union of Students Delegate Election 2024
The NUS delegate attends and votes at the National Union of Students' national conference, where students from across further and higher education will come together to discuss and vote on national student issues. As a delegate, you will be representing and voting for students at the University of Suffolk, alongside one of our sabbatical officers. This year the conference will run on the 17th and 18th of April, 2024 in Blackpool and delegates would need to be available to attend on these dates.
We need to elect three delegates, alongside Lewis who is attending as President. If you have any questions about this role please contact su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
- Candidate List
- See who ran for each post and read their manifestos.
Part Time Officer by-elections 2023
These elections determine which students lead your Students' Union for the next year, from our full-time President's, to our part-time officers who represent specific groups within the university.
This election is for the part time officer positions that we unfilled during the spring elections.
Running to be an officer is a great experience, enabling you to develop lots of skills and have some unique experiences, and becoming an officer gives you even more opportunities
Voting for these officers is really important to make sure your voice is heard in how the Union runs! Nominate yourself where is says post list
- 8 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed, and results have been published.
Student Officer Elections 2023
These elections determine which students lead your Students' Union for the next year, from our full-time President's, to our part-time officers who represent specific groups within the university.
Running to be an officer is a great experience, enabling you to develop lots of skills and have some unique experiences, and becoming an officer gives you even more opportunities!
Voting for these officers is really important to make sure your voice is heard in how the Union runs!
- 19 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Copy of National Union of Students Delegate Election
The NUS delegate attends and votes at the National Union of Students' national conference, where students from across further and higher education will come together to discuss and vote on national student issues. As a delegate, you will be representing and voting for students at the University of Suffolk, alongside one of our sabbatical officers. This year the conference will run on the 17th and 18th of April, 2024 in Blackpool and delegates would need to be available to attend on these dates.
We need to elect three delegates, alongside Lewis who is attending as President. If you have any questions about this role please contact su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
National Union of Students Delegate Election
The NUS delegate attends and votes at the National Union of Students' national conference, where students from across further and higher education will come together to discuss and vote on national student issues. As a delegate, you will be representing and voting for students at University of Suffolk, alongside one of our sabbatical officers. This year the conference will run on the 15th and 16th March, 2023 in Liverpool and delegates would need to be available to attend on these dates.
We held elections for our delegate roles last term and elected two delegates, alongside Alex who is attending as President. We have one more place available to fill and it needs to be filled by someone who self-identifies as a woman as NUS require our delegation to be gender-balanced. If you have any questions about this please contact su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
President Activities and Wellbeing By-Election
The President Activities and Wellbeing of the Students' Union is a full-time, paid position where you will act as the representative and voice of the student body on matters related to student’s activities and wellbeing. You will work closely with sports and societies to maximise their impact, activity and empowerment, and campaign on issues of student welfare. Through doing this role you will develop a range of senior management and leadership experience while receiving professional training.
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
East Coast College Officer Election Reballot
This campus officer position will act as a representative for students on Lowestoft + Great Yarmouth campuses. You'll campaign on issues affecting these students, hold drop-in sessions with students and sit on Student Council and Student Officer Committee. You'll receive training opportunities for a range of skills that include leadership, diplomacy and public speaking, as well as support with travel between Ipswich and your campus as is needed for your role. Email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Student Council Elections 22-23
Who do you want to be Chair, Deputy and in the Democratic Procedures Committee?
As a member of Council, it's your choice!
- 3 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
National Union of Students Delegate Elections
The NUS delegate attends and votes at the National Union of Students' national conference, where students from across further and higher education will come together to discuss and vote on national student issues. As a delegate, you will be representing and voting for students at University of Suffolk, alongside one of our sabbatical officers. This year the conference will run on the 15th and 16th March, 2023 in Liverpool and delegates would need to be available to attend on these dates.
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
East Coast College Officer Election
This campus officer position will act as a representative for students on Lowestoft + Great Yarmouth campuses. You'll campaign on issues affecting these students, hold drop-in sessions with students and sit on Student Council and Student Officer Committee. You'll receive training opportunities for a range of skills that include leadership, diplomacy and public speaking, as well as support with travel between Ipswich and your campus as is needed for your role. Email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
October Course Rep Elections 2022
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 11 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Officer by-elections 2022
These elections determine which students lead your Students' Union for the next year, from our full-time President's, to our part-time officers who represent specific groups within the university.
Running to be an officer is a great experience, enabling you to develop lots of skills and have some unique experiences, and becoming an officer gives you even more opportunities!
Voting for these officers is really important to make sure your voice is heard in how the Union runs!
- 7 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Accommodation Rep Elections 2022
Accommodation reps represent students in their hall of residence, working with their accommodation team and the SU to give students the best experience in their halls.
- 3 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Course Rep Elections 2022
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 81 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
PhD Rep Elections 2022
PhD reps represent the academic interests of PhD students in their school, working with staff in the school to action feedback from their fellow PhD students and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a PhD rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 3 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Course Rep Elections April 2022
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
PhD Rep Elections
PhD reps represent the academic interests of PhD students in their school, working with staff in the school to action feedback from their fellow PhD students and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a PhD rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 4 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Spring term course rep elections - March starters
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 4 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Spring term course rep elections - February starters
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 24 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Spring term course rep elections - January starters
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 24 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Student Officer Elections 2022
These elections determine which students lead your Students' Union for the next year, from our full-time President's, to our part-time officers who represent specific groups within the university.
Running to be an officer is a great experience, enabling you to develop lots of skills and have some unique experiences, and becoming an officer gives you even more opportunities!
Voting for these officers is really important to make sure your voice is heard in how the Union runs!
- 17 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
5th DPC member election
Democratic Procedures Committee makes sure Council and elections run per our rules, and generally advises on improving our governance. We're looking for one final student to fill the fifth spot on this committee!
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Business School Officer Elections
This school officer position will act as a representative for students within the School of Business. In this position, you'll campaign on issues affecting these students, regularly meet with and support your team of course reps and sit on both Student Council and Student Officer Committee.
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Children's Nursing Year 1 course rep reballot
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Spring Court accommodation rep election reballot
Accommodation reps represent students in their hall of residence, working with their accommodation team and the SU to give students the best experience in their halls.
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Student Council elections
Who do you want to be Chair, Deputy and in the Democratic Procedures Committee?
As a member of Council, it's your choice!
- 3 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
NUS Delegate, Postgraduate Officer and October course rep elections
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 28 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Part-time Students Officer reballot
This election is the reopening of the ballot for the Part-time Students Officer election. Due to multiple candidates being tied for the role in the previous election, we are having to run a second vote in order to determine a winner.
This liberation officer position will act as a representative for part-time students. In this position, you'll campaign on issues affecting these students, hold drop-in sessions with students within your liberation group and sit on both Student Council and Student Officer Committee
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
- Candidate List
- See who ran for each post and read their manifestos.
Course Rep Elections 2021
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 160 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Officer By-elections
Part-time officers lead the Students' Union, representing students in their school, campus or liberation group, running campaigns and events for these students and actioning their feedback. To read about the roles in more detail, follow this link: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/1suelections/theroles/
- 7 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Accommodation Rep Elections 2021
Accommodation reps represent students in their hall of residence, working with their accommodation team and the SU to give students the best experience in their halls.
- 2 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Business School Course Rep Elections
Course reps represent the academic interests of students on their course, working with their course teams to action feedback from their course mates and representing them at SU meetings like Student Council. Candidates to be a course rep agree to the terms in the Course Rep Charter, found here: https://www.uosunion.org/yourvoice/2representatives/1coursereps/
- 21 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Spring course rep elections
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 3 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Spring term course rep by-elections
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 30 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Event and Tourism Management Year 2 Rep Election
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
NUS Delegate Election
The NUS delegate attends and votes at the National Union of Students' national conference in April, where students from across further and higher education will come together to discuss and vote on national student issues. As a delegate, you will be representing and voting for students at University of Suffolk, alongside one of our sabbatical officers.
Please note: Due to the fact that our bye-laws state one of our sabbatical officers attends conference, and NUS requirements that our delegation be gender-balanced, this year the elected delegate position (we receive 2 delegate positions to conference) must self-define as a woman. If you have any questions on this please email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk.
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Course rep elections spring term 2021
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 32 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Spring term course rep elections 2021
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 14 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Student Officer Elections 2021
These elections determine which students lead your Students' Union for the next year, from our full-time President's, to our part-time officers who represent specific groups within the university.
Running to be an officer is a great experience, enabling you to develop lots of skills and have some unique experiences, and becoming an officer gives you even more opportunities!
Voting for these officers is really important to make sure your voice is heard in how the Union runs!
- 16 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Bioscience Year 1 course rep by-election
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Photography Year 1 course rep by-election
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Course Rep By-Elections 2020
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 189 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilites Studies Year 1 Rep election
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Course Rep Elections 2020
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 204 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Part-Time Officer By-elections
- 4 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Test Election
TEST
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
- Candidate List
- See who ran for each post and read their manifestos.
TEST DO NOT VOTE
- 1 post is up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Course Rep Elections Spring 2020
Course rep elections for courses starting later in the academic year.
Course reps represent the students on your course by collecting feedback throughout the year, and work as part of a team of other representatives to discuss and decide on the direction of the SU and University based on student leadership.
For further questions about these elections or the roles, email su.democracy@uos.ac.uk
- 42 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Student Officer Elections 2020
- 17 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Course Rep Elections 2nd 2019/20
The annual elections for Course Representatives. People who will act as the spokesperson for their class and bring forward feedback.
When signed in you should see your class and the Rep post. If you do not, please contact su.democracy2@uos.ac.uk
- 4 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.
Course Rep Elections 2019/20
The annual elections for Course Representatives. People who will act as the spokesperson for their class and bring forward feedback.
When signed in you should see your class and the Rep post. If you do not, please contact su.democracy2@uos.ac.uk
- 185 posts are up for election.
- The polls have closed.