Autumn Elections 2020: Nominations Open!
What is the Autumn Election?
Our Autumn Election is your opportunity to put yourself forward for some exciting roles make sure students have their voice heard. There are plenty of roles for you to get involved with. The Autumn Election helps us to fill the vacant positions for the 2020-21 academic year.
What are the key dates?
Nominations Open:
Wednesday 7 October 10am
Nominations Close:
Thursday 5 November 10am
Candidate Briefing*:
Thursday 5 November: 5.30pm
Candidate Manifesto Deadline:
Monday 9 November 10am
Voting Opens:
Monday 16 November 10am
Voting Closes:
Thursday 19 November 3pm
Results Released:
Friday 20 November.
*Compulsory for all candidates. Candidates will be sent a calendar invitation to a Teams meeting for the Candidate Briefing. The Candidate Briefing is compulsory: we will discuss the rules, timelines, and what to expect from the elections.
How do I get involved?
Nominate Yourself
Click the button below to sign in to the nominations section of the website and see which position you can run for.
Nominate YourselfNominate A Mate
Click the button below to fill out a nomination form for a mate you think is just right for a position.
Nominate A MateNominations and voting is done through our website. You'll need to create an account with your student email address.
You have to use your student email address, as this is one of the ways we make sure you're eligible to take part.
Can't make a nomination or vote, but think you're eligible? Contact us at election@uwtsd.ac.uk.
Rules & Help
You can find the election rules here:
uwtsdunion.co.uk/election/about/rules.
If you've got any questions, send us an email:
election@uwstd.ac.uk.
Positions Available
Part-time Officers
Part-time Officers or ‘PTOs’ are voluntary portfolio-based representatives of special interest groups and/or demographics. They work with the full-time officers to represent students. These roles attend their relevant Campus Council.
- Black Students’ Officer
- Disabled Students’ Officer
- Gender Identity Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- LGBT+ Officer (Women’s Space)
- Mature Students’ Officer
- Postgraduate Students’ Officer
- Societies Officer
- Student Engagement Officer
- Student Parents/Carers’ Officer
- Sustainability Officer
- Volunteering & RAG Officer
- Wellbeing Officer
- Welsh Language Officer
Each of the Carmarthen Campus Roles attends Carmarthen Campus Councils: Tuesday 24 November, Thursday 28 January 2021, and Thursday 22 April 2021
- Black Students’ Officer
- Gender Identity Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- Student Engagement Officer
- Student Parents/Carers’ Officer
- Volunteering & RAG Officer
- Women’s Liberation Officer
Each of the Lampeter Campus Roles attends Lampeter Campus Councils: Wednesday 25 November, Wednesday 27 January 2021, and Wednesday 21 April 2021
- Black Students’ Officer
- Disabled Students’ Officer
- Gender Identity Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- LGBT+ Officer (Open Space)
- LGBT+ Officer (Women’s Space)
- Postgraduate Students’ Officer
- Societies Officer
- Student Parents/Carers’ Officer
- Welsh Language Officer
- Women’s Liberation Officer
Each of the Swansea Campus Roles attend Swansea Campus Councils: Thursday 26 November, Thursday 28 January 2021, and Thursday 22 April 2021.
Chairperson & Trustees
The Chairperson role chairs the Students’ Union Annual General Meeting and each meeting of the Union Council. The role exists to make sure that debate at the meetings is fair and balanced, and that everyone has a fair opportunity to speak and share their thoughts and ideas.
- 1 position available.
- This is a voluntary, part-time position.
- Union Councils will take place: Wednesday 2 December, Wednesday 17 February, and Monday 26 April
For people who want to help ensure that UWTSD Students' Union is being run in the best interests of students at UWTSD.
- 2 Positions available.
- This is a voluntary, part-time position.
- Board will take place: Thursday 3 December, Thursday 11 February, and Thursday 4 June with other sub-committee which you would be required to attend.
NUS Delegates
The National Union of Students Wales (NUS Wales) holds a national conference every year. This conference sets policy for the year ahead and elects the President, Vice President and other representatives. It is also where the budget for the year ahead is decided through the Annual General Meeting (AGM). UWTSD Students' Union has the opportunity to send delegates to this conference where they can voice their opinions, partake in debates, and vote in the elections and AGM.
- 5 Delegate spaces available
- Conference will take place Wednesday 3 March and Thursday 4 March
- *NUS Delegations are to be gender balanced as per NUS’ rules.
The National Union of Students (NUS) holds a national conference every year. This conference sets policy for the year ahead and elects the President, Vice President and other representatives. It is also where the budget for the year ahead is decided through the Annual General Meeting (AGM). UWTSD Students' Union has the opportunity to send delegates to this conference where they can voice their opinions, partake in debates, and vote in the elections and AGM.
- 4 Delegate spaces available*
- Conference will take place Monday 12 April and Tuesday 13 April
- *NUS Delegations are to be gender balanced as per NUS’ rules.
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