Officer roles are a vital part of making the student experience better. They lead campaigns, support student voices, and work directly with the Union and the University to improve everything from wellbeing and academic support to events and campus community life. If you care about student life, this is one of the most impactful ways to make a difference.

By-Elections 2026 

These elections are for part-time School Officer roles

• Nominations open: Mon 5 Oct – Fri 16 Oct 
• Voting: Mon 19 Oct – Thurs 22 Oct

This year’s by-elections will elect:

• Health, Sciences & Societies (HSS) Officer
• Postgraduate Officer

These are School Officer roles, which 

• Represent students within your academic school.
• Raise issues and run campaigns to improve the student experience.
• Work with Course Reps, other School Officers and the SU Presidents.
• Sit on Student Council as voting members and represent students at University meetings.
• Help make positive changes based on student feedback.

Elections for 2027 - 2028

Full-Time Officers

• President of Education
• President of Communities

Part-Time Officers

• BASST Officer
• HSS Officer
• Postgraduate Officer

• Elections launch & nominations open: Tues 5 Jan 2027
• Election workshops: Mon 11 Jan, Tues 19 Jan, Thurs 28 Jan & Tues 2 Feb 2027
• Nominations close: Fri 5 Feb 2027
• Voting: Monday 9 Feb – Thurs 12 Feb 2027

These elections are where students vote for the team of officers who’ll lead the Students’ Union for 2027-2028. The SU Presidents generally start their roles at the start of July.