Elecions Principles and Rules
A full list of elections principles and rules can be found on our candidates information page.
If you feel that a candidate has broken the rules you can submit a complaint by e-mailing David.Devlin@uws.org.uk stating which rule you think has been broken, and providing any evidence to support this.
Election FAQs
We'll be updating these as the election goes on and we get more questions!
Why should I stand for election?
Any of these positions are an excellent opportunity to:
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Make a Difference – improve UWS for your fellow students by making sure that students are heard!
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Develop Skills – you’ll get an opportunity to attend meetings at a very high level, work in partnership with university staff, and develop your skills for the workplace.
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Get training and support – Whatever role you stand for your Students’ Union will support you to campaign, and if you’re elected your Students’ Union is here to support you in your role.
Why should I care about the Elections?
We believe that students should be at the heart of everything that happens at UWS – Elections make sure that the student representatives truly represent the views of students, and that the student voice is heard at every level of the university.
How do I nominate myself?
When elections are open you can simply log in to this election page and choose which position to nominate yourself for. Make sure you upload a manifesto to let students know what you stand for and why they should vote for you!
Still have questions? Email elections@uwsunion.org.uk, for more information!
Questions or Complaints
If you have any questions about the election, please contact us by emailing david.devlin@uws.ac.uk. All enquiries are kept in the strictest confidence.
If you would like to make a complaint about the election please download and complete the Elections Complaint Form before sending it to David.
Eligability Criteria
You can find the written criteria for the positions up for election within this docoument. You must confirm that you meet this criteria during the nomination process.
Voting
You will need to log into the website, using your standard log in, to Vote.
If your password is not working - you need to have this reset by ITDS.
Big Election FAQs
Why should I stand for election?
Any of these positions are an excellent opportunity to:
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Make a difference – improve UWS for your fellow students by making sure that students are heard!
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Develop skills – you’ll get an opportunity to attend meetings, work in partnership with university staff, and develop your skills for the workplace.
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Get training and support – Whatever role you stand for your Students’ Union will support you to campaign, and if you’re elected your Students’ Union is here to support you in your role.
Why should I care about the Elections?
We believe that students should be at the heart of everything that happens at UWS – Elections make sure that the student representatives truly represent the views of students, and that the student voice is heard at every level of the university.
How do I nominate myself?
The process for nominating yourself is coming soon, but you won't be able to put yourself forwards until Nominations open on the 8th September.