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.
The October by-elections are now live!
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.
Key dates
- Nominations open: Monday 5th October, 10am
- Nominations close: Monday 12th October, 10am
- Voting opens: Monday 12th October, 5pm
- Voting closes: Thursday 15th October, 5pm
- Results announced: Friday 16th October
Postgraduate Officer
The Postgraduate Officer is an elected student who represents all postgraduate students at the University, sitting alongside the SU's Full Time Officers. To stand, you must be a postgraduate student.
As Postgraduate Officer, you will:
- Represent and advocate for the needs and interests of postgraduate students, campaigning on the issues that affect them
- Sit on relevant University and SU boards, committees and working groups where postgraduate representation is needed
- Link with Student Representatives, acting as the connection between postgraduate reps and the wider SU
- Liaise with University staff on relevant issues and regularly engage with the postgraduate students you represent
The role is elected annually, chosen by postgraduate students who self-define as part of the school they represent.
Health, Sciences and Society Officer
The Health, Sciences and Society Officer is an elected student who represents students within the School of Health, Sciences and Society, sitting alongside the SU's Full Time Officers. To stand, you must be a student studying within the School of Health, Sciences and Society.
As Health, Sciences and Society Officer, you will:
- Represent and advocate for the needs and interests of students in the school, campaigning on the issues that affect them
- Sit on relevant University and SU boards, committees and working groups where your school's voice is needed
- Link with Student Representatives, acting as the connection between reps in your school and the wider SU
- Liaise with University staff on relevant issues and regularly engage with the students you represent
The role is elected annually, chosen by students within the school who self-define as part of the school they represent.
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