As a Faculty Vice-President, you'll sit at the table with university leaders and help shape decisions that affect students every day. You'll represent your faculty at leadership meetings, raise concerns directly with decision-makers, and work with the Students' Union Executive Committee to improve student life. 

That means having a say on issues such as:

• Teaching and assessment
• Student support services
• Campus facilities
• Cost-of-living challenges
• Timetabling and learning resources
• The overall student experience

Instead of talking about problems with your classmates, you'll be in a position to help solve them.

Build Experience Employers Notice

For Many Students, especially those approaching graduation, this role offers something that can set you apart in a competitive job market. 

As a Faculty Vice-President you'll develop:

• Leadership skills
• Public speaking confidence
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Project management experience
• Committee and governance experience
• Networking opportunities with senior university staff

These are exactly the kinds of experiences employers are looking for when recruiting graduates. Being able to say you've been elected by your peers to represent hundreds or even thousands of students is a powerful achievement.

You don't need to be a politician!

One of the biggest misconceptions about student elections is that only outgoing, highly political students should stand.

The reality is much simpler.

If you've ever:

• Been frustrated by something at university
• Wanted better support for students
• Helped classmates solve a problem
• Spoken up when something wasn't working
• Had ideas for improving your course or campus

Then you already have the mindset of a student representative.

The best candidates are often not the loudest people in the room. They're the people who care enough to listen, understand what students need, and work with others to make things better.

Your University. Your Voice

UWS Students' Union is run by students, for students. The people elected this year will help shape what the Union focuses on, what issues are raised with the University, and how students are represented across every faculty.

If you've ever thought, "Someone should do something about that," this is your opportunity to be that someone.

Don't leave it to somebody else.

Stand for election, represent your faculty, build valuable experience, and make a difference for students across UWS.

Nominations open on 7th September 2026. Your voice matters. Make sure it's heard

You can find out more about the elections by clicking this link