► 5 Steps

Step 1:

Nominations

Open 30th Jan until 13th Feb
At this stage you will need to complete a nomination form (WORD // PDF) or collect from The Hive at UPSU. You will need to get the names of two students who wish to nominate you to stand for the position and hand this in to the Students’ Union reception by noon on the 13th February.

Step 2:

Candidates Training

This is an essential part of the Students’ Union election process. At this session you will get all the information regarding the rules of the election and further information on how voting will work. It is an ideal opportunity to ask questions and clear up anything you do not fully understand.

It is compulsory for all candidates to attend a session either on:
Monday 13th February 18:15pm, Roland Levinsky 209 or Tuesday 14th February 13:30pm, Roland Levinsky 302, because any infringement of the rules could lead to you being disqualified.

Step 3:

Manifesto

The manifesto is the document which says who you are, what you intend to do should you get elected and why people should vote for you. The manifesto must not cover more than one side of A4. Because of the online voting system, it is vital that this is submitted to elections@upsu.com by 20th Feb.
More information about campaign material will be given at the candidates training.

Step 4:

Campaigning

Campaigning can never be underestimated; this is how you will engage with the very people who will hopefully vote for you. Campaigning, or at least public campaigning, can commence when voting opens. During the campaigning process it is important to focus on what you aim to achieve should you take office and this should ultimately focus on how you are going to make life better for students.

Step 5:

Voting

All elections are conducted via an online ballot on upsu.com, the system used for UPSU elections is the Alternative Vote (AV) method. Get campaigning and go after those votes!