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ELECTIONS

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

Embrace the opportunity to shape our journey ahead. Whether you're stepping forward or nominating a peer, your voice is pivotal in guiding our collective path.

KEY DATES

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Monday

27th Jan

10AM

Nominations Open

Monday

24th Feb

10AM

Nominations Close

Wednesday

12th Feb

1PM

Candidate Training Start

Monday

26th Feb

2PM

Candidate Training End

Monday

3rd Mar

10AM

Manifesto Deadline

Monday

10th Mar

10AM

Voting Starts

Thursday

13th Mar

1PM

Voting Closes

Friday

14th Mar

2PM

Results Announced

ROLES AVAILABLE

EMBARK ON CHANGE!

Dive into a world of opportunity where your vision can shape the future. Each role is a chance to make an impact, offering a unique platform for leadership, innovation, and progress. Find your fit, step up to the challenge, and drive transformation in our community.

Full-Time Officers

President (Union Development)
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President (Education and Quality)
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President (Sport and Activities)
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President (Wellbeing and Inclusion)
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CANDIDATE RESOURCES

Please take a look at the resources below.

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Candidate Pack
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Writing your manifesto
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Campaigning 101
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Election Rules
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Social Media Rules
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Candidate Question Time
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Election Complaints
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Budget and Claim Forms
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Candidate Wellbeing
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FAQs

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

WHAT'S ALL THIS ABOUT?

Aston Students' Union is a democratic membership organisation. This means that it exists to serve its members (which are Aston students), and that members (also Aston students!) are elected to run it.

Every year, 4 Sabbatical Officers and 8 Voluntary Officers are elected to lead the organisation. If you're an Aston student and you want to make a difference to the lives of other Aston students, then becoming an Officer might be for you!

SO, CAN I BE ELECTED?

If you're an Aston student, then almost definitely. You must have opted in to Aston Students' Union membership - although if you haven't, or are unsure, you can check on opt in on MAP. There is no charge to be a member of Aston Students' Union.

For the Full-Time, or Sabbatical roles, you must be prepared to undertake a year's full-time, paid work in the Students' Union. Students often do this as a Placement role, or in the year immediately after graduating, although theoretically any student can get involved.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO BE ELECTED?

As with most elections, to be elected, you'll have to get the highest number of votes! All Aston Students' Union members will be able to submit their vote electronically. The voting system used is called Alternative Voting - you can learn about it here. During that week, you'll try to get as many students as possible to vote for you.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO DO?

There are a few things you'll need to do - firstly, you'll need to think about which role you'd be best suited for. Read through the Officer Roles if you're still unsure.

Then you'll need to create a manifesto to show potential voters why you'd be the best candidate to vote for. This can be text-based, or a visual manifesto (made on Adobe Express, Photoshop, Canva, or a similar programme) - or you can submit both. If you don't submit a manifesto, your nomination will be removed from the election.

After the nomination period has closed, you must attend a training session; check the schedule above for details. You'll also need to get your photo taken by the Students' Union's Marketing team.

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