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Big Elections 2024

Welcome to the Big Elections – our student leadership race where we find which of you will be next year’s Student Officers. This is where you can nominate yourself, and elect your four full time paid Student Officers, and UWS' wonderful volunteer School Officers and Postgraduate Officers.

The polls have closed, and results have been published.

President

The president leads the Students’ Union, and the team of sabbatical officers. The president, alongside the board of trustees, is responsible for the actions of the students’ union, and will represent all student at UWS through working in partnership with UWS students, staff, and the wider student movement. Elected candidates will be paid and in training from the 27th June and officially take up post for a year beginning on the 1st of July.

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Vice President Education

The VP Education works to improve the learning experience at UWS. They work particularly closely with student reps, focussing on education of course! The VP education works to improve learning resources, curriculum, and teaching methods among other things.

  • Christiana Uzoamaka Orisakwe Manifesto

    Your Positive Learning Experience is my Uttermost Priority

  • Itoro Udosen Manifesto

    Advocating for Students!

  • Timiebi Aghogho Oyinpere Manifesto

    Promote Learning Experience, Amplifying the Student Voice. Together, we will be heard. YOUR VOICE, MY FOCUS - VOTE FOR ME

  • Shahan Nazir Manifesto

    Leading the Way, Inspiring Excellence - A Voice for Education, Making a Difference!

  • Anum Saqib Manifesto

    Empathy in Education, Strength in Unity: Build Your Tomorrow

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Vice President of Student Development

The VP Student Development works to improve student lives at UWS outside of the classroom. They work with clubs and societies, and work to develop opportunities for students. This can include volunteering and skills training. Elected candidates will be paid and in training from the 27th June and officially take up post for a year beginning on the 1st of July.

  • Sadiya Margaret Halilu

    Development is ours to achieve.

  • Muhammad Rauf Saddique Manifesto

    "Unite, Empower, Succeed: Together, let's shape a vibrant future for our university community. Vote Muhammad Rauf Saddique for Vice President!"

  • Ali Raj Thapa Manifesto

    Together we will Success. #VoteAli #VPSD #VoteAli #AliRajThapa

  • Rahul Manifesto

    "Serving Students, Empowering Futures: Together, We Thrive!"

  • Shahana Parveen Thoulath Khan Manifesto

    Let's Build Leaders Than Followers.

  • Chijioke Miracle Ezika Manifesto

    We Can Do It!

  • Ashfaq Allungal Manifesto

    #Together, We Rise Together We Stand, Hand in Hand: Vote Ashfaq

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Vice President of Welfare and Wellbeing

The VP Welfare and Wellbeing works to improve student welfare and wellbeing at UWS. This includes helping to create a better environment for student mental health, and working towards solutions for student poverty. Elected candidates will be paid and in training from the 27th June and officially take up post for a year beginning on the 1st of July.

  • Yashoda Nepal Manifesto

  • Abul Kalam Imran Manifesto

    Make Your Voice Heard

  • Immad Ud Din Manifesto

    Your Wellbeing, Our Priority!

  • Kehinde Awolaja Manifesto

    Together We Can!!! Diversity is a strength!!!

  • Benjamin Chimezie Akorah Manifesto

    yes! We can do it.

  • Gemma Murrell Manifesto

    Making UWS more than just a qualification...

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Business and Creative Industries School Officers

School Officers will bridge the gap between course level reps, and the Sabbatical Officers. School Officers gather information from reps, sit on School Boards, and keep students informed, and work with the Students' Union to improve life for UWS students within their schools. The successful candidates will hold this role from June 2023 until May 2024 and must be UWS students during this time.

  • Richard Toner Manifesto

    Let's raise barriers!

  • DJ Alexander Manifesto

    Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win

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Computing, Engineering, and Physical Sciences School Officers

School Officers will bridge the gap between course level reps, and the Sabbatical Officers. School Officers gather information from reps, sit on School Boards, and keep students informed, and work with the Students' Union to improve life for UWS students within their schools. The successful candidates will hold this role from June 2023 until May 2024 and must be UWS students during this time.

There are no approved candidates.

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Education and Social Sciences School Officers

School Officers will bridge the gap between course level reps, and the Sabbatical Officers. School Officers gather information from reps, sit on School Boards, and keep students informed, and work with the Students' Union to improve life for UWS students within their schools. The successful candidates will hold this role from June 2023 until May 2024 and must be UWS students during this time.

There are no approved candidates.

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Health and Life Sciences School Officers

School Officers will bridge the gap between course level reps, and the Sabbatical Officers. School Officers gather information from reps, sit on School Boards, and keep students informed, and work with the Students' Union to improve life for UWS students within their schools. The successful candidates will hold this role from June 2023 until May 2024 and must be UWS students during this time.

  • Alexander Carr Manifesto

    All voices deserve to be heard.

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PGR Senate Representative

The PGR Senate Representative will be the PGR voice on the Senate. The Senate is responsible for overall planning, co-ordination, development and supervision of the academic work of the whole University and the elected Full Time Sabbatical officers sit on Senate too. Senate meets 4x a year. The representatives will be in post for the academic year 2024-2025 so this role is not suitable for anyone who will finish their studies on or before August 2024. The representative will provide a research

There are no approved candidates.

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DBA School Board Representative

There are two places for Doctoral Students on the Doctoral College Board. The Doctoral College is responsible for addressing issues related to the doctoral student experience including registration, research studies, progression, and assessment of doctoral students. They also review and monitor the conditions of doctoral candidates. The representatives will be in post for the academic year 2024-2025 so this role is not suitable for anyone who will finish their studies on or before August 2024.

There are no approved candidates.

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Research and Innovation Committee Members

There are two places for doctoral students on the Research and Innovation Committee (previously REAC). This committee is responsible for the development of research and enterprise at UWS, and makes recommendations to Senate - one of the highest committees in the University. The representatives will be in post for the academic year 2024-2025 so this role is not suitable for anyone who will finish their studies on or before August 2024. The representative will provide a research student perspect

There are no approved candidates.

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