At City Students’ Union, we’re trying to build a better student community; one that is vibrant and that you are proud to be a part of. We want to empower you to be successful by providing services and support that enhances your experience at City and beyond.
Our elections run each year so students can decide who will represent them and improve their union by asking the questions that matter and making change happen.
As you’ll be aware, our democratic structures have changed – if you’re still new to the changes, you can find out more here – and this year there will only be two elected roles: Students’ Union Officer (4 full-time paid officer roles) and Assembly Member (33 part-time officer roles elected proportionally per school).
What do you need in order to submit your application?
To apply you must complete an application form. Here is what you must submit with your application form:
- Your preferred name
- A photograph of yourself
- A 6-word slogan
- Your three priorities
- A 50-second video highlighting your three priorities (shot in portrait mode)
The deadline for completing an application form is Monday 7 March at 4:00pm
What are the key dates?
- Applications open – 21st Feb 9:00 (online)
- Professional portrait photographer on site – 2nd & 3rd March 10:00 – 16:00 (Drop-in photos, SU Office in the Courtyard Café)
- Applicant networking – 3rd March 16:00 (SU Common Room)
- Applications close – 7th March 16:00
- Applicant briefing – 8th March 16:00 (SU Common Room)
- Voting opens – 21st March 9:00
- Voting closes – 24th March 16:00
- Applicant de-brief – 24th March 16:30 (SU Common Room)
- Expenses deadline – 24th March 17:00 (Online)
- Election results – 25th March 16:00 (SU Common Room)
Still unsure? Make sure to attend our training sessions:
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Session title
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Time
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Location
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Booking
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24th Feb 2022
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Unconscious Bias Training
Learn about your own bias and prejudice and how to challenge yourself to be better for students.
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2:00pm – 3:30pm
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Online
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Book here
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25th Feb 2022
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Active Bystander Training
Learn how to challenge poor behaviours to create a safer campus for students.
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2:00pm – 3:00pm
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Online
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Book here
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23rd Feb 2022
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Completing your Job Application Elections 101: What is the Students' Union & why you should work with us
Find out about the Students’ Union, why you should run and how it could help your career.
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12:00 – 1:00pm
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C309
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Book here
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25th Feb 2022
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Online
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Book here
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28th Feb 2022
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C309
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Book here
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3rd Mar 2022
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Applicant Networking
Meet other students applying to work at the Union and decide if you want to run together.
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4:00pm – 5:30pm
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SU Common Room
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Book here
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24th of Feb 2022
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Setting your Priorities
Learn about issues that matter to students and how to write impactful priorities that can deliver.
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12:00 – 1:00pm
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C309
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Book here
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2nd Mar 2022
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Online
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Book here
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3rd Mar 2022
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C309
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Book here
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10th Mar 2022
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Running in the Elections: How to Talk to Students
Understand more about vote week and the best ways to speak to students.
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12:00 – 1:00pm
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C309
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Book here
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11th Mar 2022
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Online
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Book here
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14th March 2022
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C309
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Book here
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21st Feb – 24th Mar 2022
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Personalised Drop-In Session
Pop in and speak to the Students’ Union team anytime about your ideas, worries or just to say hi.
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10:00am- 4:00pm
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SU Office
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Drop-in
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21st Feb – 24th Mar 2022
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Personalised Drop-In Sessions (Online)
Book a meeting with us (via MS Teams) and speak to the Students’ Union team anytime about your ideas, worries.
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10:00am- 4:00pm
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MS Teams
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Book here
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All the relevant information for elections will be available here. If you still have more questions, feel free to email SUElections@city.ac.uk.