Student Elections - will you lead us?
We believe that students are a force for good - your thoughts, actions and passion have the potential to change how things are done at UWTSD and beyond.
Students at the heart of what we do 💜 - we are a proudly student-led charity. Everything we do is in the best interests of our students and we whole-heartedly advocate for their rights. Leading our work is a team of student-elected Presidents and Officers.
Will you become one of our leaders? - Our Student Elections are how students get elected into a position. Check out our list of positions to find a role you'll love and click the nominate button. Whether you've nominated or not - all UWTSD students get to vote - so make sure you cast your vote during voting week to help decide the people who'll be representing you.
📧 Student email needed - if you're ready to nominate or vote, you'll need to sign in with your student email!
Timeline
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Nominations
10:00, Monday 21 September - 23:59, Friday 09 October -
Voting
10:00, Thursday 22 October - 15:00, Wednesday 28 October -
Results
13:00, Thursday 29 October
Open Positions
Part-time Officers
Part-time Officers represent a particular community of students and areas of interest and attend our Campus Councils. This is a voluntary, part-time position - ideal for doing alongside your studies. There are 5 roles per campus - each unique to that campus.
These are voluntary roles, open to all students. Want to know more about this role? Visit our positions explainer webpage.
List of Positions
Birmingham
- Multicultural Officer
- Wellbeing Officer
- International Officer
- Women’s Officer
- Volunteering and RAG Officer
Cardiff
- Welsh Language Officer
- Wellbeing Officer
- LGBT+ Officer
- Multicultural Officer
- Students with Disabilities Officer
Carmarthen
- Welsh Language Officer
- Gender Identity Officer
- Wellbeing Officer
- Ethics and Environment Officer
- Students with Disabilities Officer
London
- Multicultural Officer
- Wellbeing Officer
- International Officer
- Students with Disabilities Officer
- LGBT+ Officer
Swansea
- Welsh Language Officer
- Wellbeing Officer
- Multicultural Officer
- Ethics and Environment Officer
- Women’s Officer
Eligibility
- You must be a student studying on, or a distance learner associated with campus associated with the role for the duration of the 2026/27 academic year.
- You'll also need to identify as a member of the community you'll be representing.
Union Chairperson
The Union Chairperson provides direction during talks at our Annual General Meeting, Union Councils, and other student forums of discussion. They ensure talks are fair and balanced, so all students are heard.
There is a total of one opening, open to all students, and starts November 2026. Want to know more about this role? Visit our positions explainer webpage.
Eligibility
- You must be a current UWTSD student studying on any campus (this includes distance learners).
- You must be a student for the duration of the 2026/27 academic year.
Rules & Help
If you want to become a candidate, please read the following www.uwtsdunion.co.uk/voice/elections/regulations. If you've got any questions or need some help, please email su.elections@uwstd.ac.uk.
- New Roles Across All Campuses
Birmingham & London PresidentCardiff & Swansea PresidentCarmarthen PresidentGroup President- Part-time Officers
- Union Chairperson
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