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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.

The President shall:

  1. Be the senior representative of SAUWS and ultimately responsible for the actions of the Students’ Association jointly with the Board.
  2. Chair the SAUWS Executive Committee and the SAUWS Board of Trustees.
  3. Approve the Annual Accounts on behalf of the Board of Trustees, with the Board’s agreement.
  4. Represent members on matters of students support at a local, national and international level.
  5. Provide leadership to the sabbatical team and delegating where appropriate.
  6. Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive to provide strategic leadership of the Association, upholding its vision, mission and values.
  7. Act as the senior spokesperson of the Board of Trustees and Students’ Association as a whole.
  8. Attend meetings of the University Court as the Association’s senior representative.
  9. Attend committees of the University which are designated to the Student President.
  10. Represent the Student Body and their interests to the University Senior Management Team, campus trade unions, University staff and outside agencies.
  11. Work earnestly to eliminate financial hardship, homelessness and hunger amongst the student body.
  12. Conduct research as necessary to inform their decisions
  13. Be familiar with current issues in students’ welfare and rights, and provide materials on such issues to the general student body
  14. Remain committed to the Association’s Equality & Diversity Policy
  15. Lobby and campaign for change and improvement for all students at UWS

 

If you would like more information about the remit, please email elections@uwsunion.org.uk

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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.

The Vice-President Education Shall:

  1. Be the primary representative on all matters relating to education and the learning experience.
  2. Be responsible for the Academic Representation of members
  3. Oversee operation of Class Rep system
  4. Represent members on matters of education at a Local, National International level.
  5. Arrange conferences and briefing for educational purposes.
  6. Work with Student Representatives to improve the learning experience
  7. empower students to enhance the quality of their learning & teaching experience
  8. Conduct research as necessary to inform their decisions
  9. Remain committed to the Association’s Equality & Diversity Policy
  10. Campaign for change and improvement in their respective area and campaign for change and improvement for all students at UWS.

If you have any questions about the remit, please email elections@uwsunion.org.uk

 

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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.

The Vice President of Student Development will:

  1. Be the lead officer on matters of Student Development and Societies.
  2. Work to ensure adequate volunteering opportunities are available for members to enhance their University Experience. 
  3. Work with UWS to develop opportunities for members to improve their post-graduation employability
  4. Work to ensure that members are integrated into the local communities
  5. Work with appropriate staff to build parity of the student experience across UWS campuses. 
  6. Work to develop opportunities for students to study internationally
  7. Work to ensure that International Students are supported during their time at UWS
  8. Campaign for change and improvement in their respective area. 

If you have any questions about the remit, please email elections@uwsunion.org.uk

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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.

The Vice President of Welfare and Wellbeing will:

  1. Be the lead officer on matters of Student Welfare, Wellbeing and Equality & Diversity. 
  2. Work earnestly to eliminate financial hardship, homelessness and hunger amongst the student body. 
  3. Be familiar with current issues in students’ welfare and rights
  4. Develop and provide materials on Welfare and Wellbeing issues to the general student body. 
  5. Remain committed to the Association’s Equality & Diversity policy
  6. Work to develop inclusivity in the organisation, ensuring that all students regardless of background feel welcome and involved. 
  7. Develop strategies for the organisation to tackle mental ill health
  8. Campaign for change and improvement in their respective area
  9. Work with the other elected officers and relevant UWS staff to widen access to education.

If you have any questions about the remit, please email elections@uwsunion.org.uk

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Business and Creative Industries School Officers (2 places)

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.
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Computing, Engineering, and Physical Sciences School Officers (2 places)

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.
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Education and Social Sciences School Officers (2 places)

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.
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Health and Life Sciences School Officers (2 places)

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.
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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
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DBA School Board Representative (2 places)

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.
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Research and Innovation Committee Members (2 places)

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
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